Catherine Rich

Sr. Front End Web Developer : Quincy, MA : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:01:21 EST

We're looking for a Sr. Front End Web Developer for our client who is a premier investor services outsourcing firm. This is a long-term opportunity with a great company!

As a Web Developer, you will be responsible for working with respective business units to design, develop and implement multiple projects of varying in size and complexity, as well as maintaining the internet, intranet and extranet web-sites to ensure site quality, performance, and reliability. Using advanced knowledge of web publishing, graphics software and relational database design, the incumbent will work in conjunction with marketing, business users, project managers and technical staff to understand and define specific business needs and translating those needs into technical requirements.

The Web Developer will design and implement technical solutions focusing on the latest standards in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (JQUERY, JSON, etc). Responsibilities will include integration of websites into application architecture, developing and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualified candidates must be self motivated, have analytical skills, a passion for web development, self motivation and excellent communication and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate will have familiarity or experience with server-side scripting in Classic ASP or PHP.

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related degree is required with 2 to 5 years experience in Web Development.

Sr. UX Content Editor : Boston, MA : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:01:50 EST

We're looking for a UX Content Editor for our client who is one of the country's largest banking and financial lending companies. This is a 6 month long opportunity with a great company!

The User Experience Writer/Editor is responsible for creating online/mobile content that is consistent with brand standards as well as established industry best practices. The candidate must also be comfortable with presenting creative concepts, and delivering quality work that contributes to a world-class customer experience. The right candidate must be able to balance working on various projects on both the unauthenticated public/prospect site as well as the authenticated/client site with a demonstrated ability to think strategically about the overall experience the sites need to convey.

The Editor will collaborate with the UX design team and stakeholders working on projects, and should be able to edit content originating from multiple sources to ensure consistency with internal standards and guidelines - including tone, style, legal requirements and brand compliance.

Visual Designer (Web) : Boston, MA : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:08:30 EST

We're looking for a Visual Designer for our client who is one of the country's largest banking and financial lending companies. This is a 6 month long opportunity with a great company!

The Visual Designer will collaborate with the other UX designers working on projects - including the UX Interaction Designer and UX Content Designer - to define the visual design / assets that are needed, and then refine said design through stakeholder feedback, legal and compliance reviews and usability testing.

Visual Design candidates should demonstrate experience creating visual design content for financial web sites as well as proficiency in user centered design and best practices in web content for both unauthenticated (public) sales sites as well as client site (authenticated) content. Attention to design detail and overall brand awareness are requirements as well as a strong understanding of managing business and customer needs.

Candidates should be able to present the overall visual work and interaction concepts to broader audience with a demonstrated knowledge of financial services and products.

Banking/Financial Services Copywriter in DE : Wilmington, DE : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:12:07 EST

We're looking for a Banking/Financial Services Copywriter for our client who is one of the country's largest banking and financial lending companies. This is a long opportunity with a great company!

If you are a Copywriter with experience and verifiable success in all forms of media and channels including print, collateral, email etc., specifically for the retail banking and financial services industries then this may be your next great opportunity! In this role you will write, proofread and edit in a highly collaborative environment working with account executives, art directors, designers, and production managers. Copywriting tasks will be executed from initial concept to final release.

Responsibilities:
• Write and evaluate copy, recommend changes and approve as final.
• Maintain job folders and documentation.
• Participate in review of jobs at all stages.
• Set direction for client meetings and secure critical information.
• Take a concept or theme and develop copy that will achieve business goals.
• Secure clear understanding of the objective and demographics of the campaign to ensure copy is targeted to appropriate audience.
• Collaborate with art director to produce the most compelling combination of images, design and language.
• Collaborate with account teams to develop appropriate strategies. Secure clear understanding of the objective and demographics of the campaign to ensure copy is targeted to appropriate audience.
• Collaborate with senior management to facilitate and direct the development of new creative strategies and goals, delivering measurable long/short term results. Develop techniques to reach new customers and enable to company to maintain the competitive edge.
• Sell concepts, strategies and direction to senior management.
• Work with junior writers on team to provide them with direction.
• Conceive the approach and style for projects and adjust the creative to optimize results.

Must meet the following requirements to be considered:
• Minimum of Four to five years of advertising copywriting experience.
• Documented portfolio and record of achievement in project management and/or people management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of general advertising practices.
• Working knowledge of design software (QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Filemaker
• Exceptional written communication skills.
• Strong strategic skills

Technical Project Manager : Boston, MA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:30:03 EST

Our client is a leading provider of investor education media and marketing communications for financial services institutions. They have a long-term position for a Technical Project Manager. This position is on-site in Boston.

The Technical Project Manager will be a key member of the product development team that will help to ensure all of the client and syndicated product development initiatives are on track – giving visibility into the status and shepherding projects from concept through to launch. They will help develop applications that entice, educate and keep clients and their clients coming back. The Technical Project Manager should have experience working within a software product development environment, as either a developer or within quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Write and refine requirements/statements of work for both internal and external clients.
• Facilitate excellent and clear communications about requirements, tasking, scope and scheduling across the editorial, design and development teams.
• Requirements gatekeeping to ensure that product owners, clients, and internal teams come up with, and stick to, a roadmap.
• Identify, prioritize and communicate the key issues that must be addressed for projects to succeed.
• Work with the account management, quality assurance and internal/external clients to determine the root causes of any product issues and the appropriate resolution.
• Participate in the concept stage for new product development, including helping to brainstorm and discuss solutions to specific client needs.
• Use web analytics reports to illustrate trends and recommend solutions to improve user flow and interactivity.

Skills/Background

• 2-4 years’ experience in either a development or quality assurance role.
• Must possess the ability to take initiative and have heightened sense of urgency and resolve.
• Clear, succinct communication (both verbal and written) at both the staff and executive level.
• Previous experience in a start-up environment.
• Works effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Able to flow with project changes; when things shift course mid-stream, you can roll with it and help the team re-orient quickly.
• Basic knowledge HTML and CSS. Experience with HTML5, JavaScript and other web technologies a plus.
• Flexible in the use of project management/development tools and methodologies.
• Experience with web-based project management and defect tracking tools.
• Web analytics experience, particularly Google Analytics.
• Design experience is a plus.

Financial Presentation Specialist : Boston, MA : Temporary

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:03 EST

Aquent is looking for PowerPoint Presentation Designers with experience working in the Financial Services Industry for anticipated contract and contract-to-hire needs in the Boston area. The Presentation Specialist is responsible for helping to create and edit on screen presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe CS5. Must be proficient in MS Office '03 and '10. This individual will work with business partners to maintain integrity of corporate branding and messaging with dedication to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities include:

Design, produce and edit PowerPoint presentations from copy, images and graphics as directed.

Reformat quantitative data from reports or output for use in PowerPoint documents.

Enhance visual formatting of PowerPoint documents within various design styles.

Provide rigorous, consistent spellchecking and proofreading.

Manipulate imagery and graphic elements in InDesign or Illustrator when necessary.

Applying dynamic content including but not limited to animation, video, and interactivity.

Qualifications:

Excellent MS Office suite skills and specifically advanced capabilities utilizing PowerPoint.

2+ years of PowerPoint experience (must be advanced user) and highly skilled with its charts, animation, video, and graphic capabilities.

Attention to detail, proofreading, and quality are key attributes.

Quantitative ability and capability to correctly understand and convey complex ideas.

Experience with Adobe software, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or other visual design software is a plus.

Experience working in the Financial Services Industry a plus. This is a general recruiting posting for anticipated needs with our clients in the Boston Metro area.

Front End Web Developer : Quincy, MA : Temporary

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:03 EST

We're looking for a Front End Web Developer for our client who is located in Quincy, MA. This is a long-term opportunity with a great company!

As a Web Developer, you will design, develop and implement multiple projects varying in size and complexity, as well as maintaining the internet, intranet and extranet web-sites to ensure site quality, performance, and reliability. Using advanced knowledge of web publishing, graphics software and relational database design, you will work in conjunction with marketing, business users, project managers and technical staff to understand and define specific business needs and translating those needs into technical requirements.
The Web Developer will design and implement technical solutions focusing on the latest standards in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (JQUERY, JSON, etc). Responsibilities will include integration of websites into application architecture, developing and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualified candidates must be self motivated, have analytical skills, a passion for web development, self motivation and excellent communication and organizational skills. 2 to 5 years experience in Web Development.

Account Manager : Boston, MA : Temporary

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:04 EST

We're looking for an Account Manager for our client who is a premier investment management firm located in Boston. This is a long-term opportunity within their in-house advertising agency. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of client communication programs for the defined contribution business.

Responsibilities include:
-Assist in execution and management of defined contribution product and program launches utilizing print collateral, multi-media and internet.
-Provide strategic direction for defined contribution websites.
-Represent Creative/Communications in new business activities as part of the defined contribution's sales team. Will be presenting in new business situations.

The right candidate will have financial services experience -- particularly retirement services. Must possess excellent client relationship skills and strong presentation skills. This role is very hands-on with the creative process, strategy and implementation. Must be able to think creatively and strategically.

Front End Web Developer : Boston, MA : Temporary

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:05 EST

Aquent is looking for skilled Front-End Developers for onsite opportunities with premier clients in the Boston Metro area for both short and long-term positions. You’ll be working alongside visual designers, interactive designers and software engineers under the direction of Technical Leads.

Required:
4-5 years’ experience developing standards-based, semantic and well-formatted HTML and CSS
3+ years’ experience working with Javascript and Javascript frameworks (jQuery & Prototype Preferred)
Comfortable (and maybe a little uncomfortable!) working with Flash and ActionScript
Experience translating PSD comps and annotated wireframes into flexible, well thought out HTML templates
Solid understanding of cross-browser/platform issues, from IE7 and Firefox 3.5 to all modern browsers
Familiarity with usability guidelines and W3C AAA accessibility standards
Very comfortable with version control concepts and software (specifically SVN)
Comfortable working closely with a UX/IA team
Knowledge of SEO best practices
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Must be available to work on site

Preferred:
Right at home working within CMS platforms
Hands-on experience with server-side scripting (PHP, Python, etc)

Marketing Manager : Dedham, MA : Temporary

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:00:04 EST

Our client, a leading full-service financial institution, is looking for a Marketing Manager to join their team for a long term contract in Dedham, MA.

This Marketing Manager will oversee 5-7 projects for the Debit Card Portfolio. Projects include, but are not limited to direct mailing campaigns, online marketing ideas, creating awareness of debit card program, and improving the onboarding of new customers.

Primary Functions: Partner with internal and external business partners to develop an integrated marketing and communications solutions to drive improved performance within our debit card portfolio.

Position Accountabilities:
1.Partner with internal colleagues within product and segment marketing, line of business stakeholders, and channel/distribution partners to ensure effective and measurable marketing activities that will support the goal of increased awareness, activation and usage of our debit card products to improve cross-sell, activation and retention of CFG debit card holders.

2.Spearhead implementation of marketing communications, including strategy development and support of creative execution across direct, retail, and online channels, ensuring the programs are implemented on brand, on strategy, and in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

3.Manage budgets and forecasts for integrated marketing programs

4.Facilitate ongoing status meetings with internal and external partners to ensure all parties are in sync with and accountable for their deliverables to support marketing efforts.

Experience: 5-10 years managing consumer and/or B-to-B marketing programs, with understanding of customer segmentation and consumer payment behavior. Knowledge of debit/payments products and a financial services background a plus. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Technical Skills:
•Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
•Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through completion
•Ability to manage multiple priorities at a time (may be managing anywhere from 2-4 projects at a time)
•Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
•Ability to work well with a team
•Development and implementation of 1-to-1 channel initiatives including direct mail, telemarketing, online and e-mail experience (for direct marketing position)

Sr. Visual Designer - Charlotte : Charlotte, NC : Temporary

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:01:54 EST

Our client, an established Fortune 500 brand, is seeking ambitious creative professionals to execute visual design for web User Experience (UX). Their UX practice operates as an internal agency to their corporate business partners. The work is fast-paced, big in scope, and generates immediate results for the success of the company and their customers.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who thrives in a collaborative setting and enjoys working alongside some of the industry's top UX professionals in a variety of disciplines. This position offers a creative agency vibe, along with a business casual work environment; the best hardware and software from Apple, Adobe, Wacom and more; and an on-site, state-of-the-art usability lab among the best of it's kind.

The work requires a solid understanding of how visual design plays a supporting role in a user-centered design methodology. If you have a heart for innovation, a head for usability, and all the requisite talent to boot, we want to talk to you!

Job functions:

-Will combine creative concepts and design with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative site designs, marketing, presentations and motion graphics for all of the business's web properties, with emphasis on channel services (e.g., search, help, authentication, chat, etc.).
- Should have a bold vision for excellence in web design and will work closely with web usability, content management, technology, marketing and LOB leaders to create a unified, customer driven design direction.

Primary Responsibilities:

-Execute high quality web design for all the business's web properties under the direction of the Visual Design manager.
- Adhere to design standards and brand guidelines.
- Partner across related disciplines including, usability, content management and web development to meet the objectives of every business engagement.
- Various other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

- 5-7 years experience preferred as a Web Designer at a major agency, retail or financial services institution or large ecommerce site.
- Knowledgeable in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
- Experience developing own design concepts in CSS, HTML and JavaScript.
- Rapid Prototyping, Responsive Web and Wire framing experience a major plus.
- Bachelor Degree, Masters desired, with Major field of study in Graphic Design, Computer Science, Human Factors, Web Design, Information Systems or Visual Arts. - Familiarity with Flash, specifically action scripting skill is a plus. Experience with HTML 5, CSS 3 and use of Firebug is also advantageous.
- Experience in an e-commerce, media, or start-up environment with tight release cycles.
- Best-practices knowledge of WC3 and other web design standards.
- Excellent understanding of usability/user centered design, UX methodology, interactive design principles, and online branding issues.
- Must be highly innovative and inspire commitment to a higher standard.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solutions oriented with the ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to changing requirements and conditions