Loren Greiff

"Buyers" Assistant: Think combo of web content/digital assets assistant : Hoffman Estates : Temporary

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:30:03 EDT

In this 7 month long term contract you will be acting as a combo of web content and digital asset assistant.

That means:
- You must be proficient in excel, including knowledge of how to do specific formulas such as do v-lookup, concatenate, and proper.
- Must be able to learn systems quickly and easily, in order to load information into a database once given instruction to do so
- Must be a self starter, requesting additional work once a task is completed, so as not to be sitting idle until given additional work
- Must be able to work 8am-5pm Monday thru Friday, except on Holidays when the office is closed
- Will need to choose categorization of items based on the website hierarchy
- Will be creating customer friendly web product titles, using images and a template of specific guidelines. These guidelines will detail what information needs to be included in the titles as well as what order the information needs to be in.
- Will need to clean up product descriptions based on a specific set of guidelines
- Must be able to read, interpret, and utilize product labels to create effective merchandising sales message per established.

User Experience Architects... BRING IT HERE : In Happening Downtown Chicago : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:03 EST

User Experience Architects: Check This Out

In this 6 month (with the strong likelihood of extending) you will work with a team of 3-5 information architects that take on new design initiatives and platform enhancements across a portfolio of big online brands.

You will be responsible for conducting and analyzing research, gathering business requirements, identifying technology constraints in order to synthesizing intelligent and successful design solutions.

Daily Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include making informed recommendations on design strategies, leveraging best practices, accurately estimating and tracking your time across multiple simultaneous projects, as well as working with the UE staff to develop and document methodologies, standards and best practices for the group.

User Experience/Visual Designers : Centrally Located Downtown Chicago : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:30:03 EST

UX Visual Designer

Seeking experienced designers to work with our Clients' lineup of front end developers, information architects, copywriters and visual designers. Our new artist will be a fiercely independent character who craves to collaborate with other creative types and comes with a briefcase full of experience. (And it doesn’t hurt to have agency experience.)

UX Visual Designer : Super Cool Space In Downtown Loop : Temporary

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:00:05 EST

Seeking STRONG UX Visual Designers
Our Client is adding an experienced UX Visi designer to their star lineup of front end developers, information architects, copywriters and visual designers. This new artist will be a fiercely independent character who craves to collaborate with other creative types and comes with a briefcase full of experience. (And it doesn’t hurt to have agency experience.)

User Experience Architects... Make It Happen : Super Cool Space In Downtown Loop : Temporary

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:00:05 EST

Work with a team of 3-5 information architects that take on new design initiatives and platform enhancements across sears.com, kmart.com and the associated portfolio of brand properties. You will be responsible for conducting and analyzing research, gathering business requirements, identifying technology constraints in order to synthesizing intelligent and successful design solutions.

Web Developer needed asap : Chicago, IL : Temporary

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:00:07 EST

As an Associate Web Developer you will be responsible for data entry via an internal CMS tool, but should also be able to quickly hand-code clean HTML and CSS from Photoshop Comps and Wireframes. You will be responsible for front-end development and client-side interactions using HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, RSS, JavaScript, Flash and other related interactive technologies.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

-Data entry via internal CMS tool
-Generate and maintain front-end code under supervision of a senior web developer or manager
-Work on front-end development activities, solutions, methods, and practices
-Develop new and effective interactive design solutions on time and in scope
-Collaborate with UE team to deliver on new business initiatives and platform enhancements
-Awareness of developing methodologies, standards and best practices within the group
-Assist in researching and recommending appropriate interactive technologies
-Adhere to reusable code libraries
-Participate in code walkthroughs and quality assurance with development teams
-Develop web accessible and browser compatibility code

Job Requirements:

-Ability to create clean, precise browser-compatible code
-HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, XML programming skills
-Knowledge of JavaScript (previous experience with Actionscript will be considered)
-Knowledge of Macromedia HomeSite or IDM UItraEdit, Adobe Photoshop / Image Ready, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Dream Weaver
-Basic understanding of interaction design and user-centered design methods & practices
-Ability to deliver high quality work consistently and on time
-Professional experience collaborating with design and development teams on large-scale projects
-Good communication skills – in person, written and presentation
-Ability to prioritize and track multiple tasks across multiple projects, under tight deadlines
-Enjoy working closely with others, respectful of other perspectives
-Adequate conflict resolution skills and being able to negotiate with stakeholders
-Willingness to switch gears quickly and be flexible to work on concurrent projects
-Occasional evening and weekend overtime