Christiana Sandru

Graphic/Flash Designer : Holland, MI : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:01:22 EST

Our automotive client is looking for a Graphic/Flash Designer to add their creative team. This position is located onsite in Holland, MI.

This is an amazing opportunity where you will have the chance to work in a highly creative environment, and to collaborate in a user-centric design studio. You will work on a variety products from energy and sustainability control interfaces to automotive electronic interactions.

Experience Required:
- BS/BA degree in graphic design or equivalent
- Graphic/ Flash Designer, 2-4 yrs experience
- Formal training and experience in Adobe Flash and ActionScript
- A passion for crafting rich screen-based Graphics and Animations that emotional and compelling to use. Provide a point of view about their work an ability to create a vision for the product experience
- Solid knowledge of the user interface/experience design process and the role of prototyping in that process.
- Knowledge of web based applications and imbedded systems
- Ability to clearly present ideas in both 2D visual graphics communication, written and spoken English.
- Knowledge in 2D communication tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash or like)
- A high degree of self-motivation who is Collaborative, Creative, Curious, Committed with Confidence.

Submit your resume and portfolio for consideration. Client may be open to relocation.

PR Coordinator : Toronto, ON : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:02:12 EST

We’re looking for a Public Relations professional to manage all press activities for our motorcycle client. This position is part-time, contract and based in Toronto. Our client is an international motorcycle company.

Responsibilities:
*Manage all press activities outside of motorcycle trade media, which includes working with our client for the North American operations.
*Plan and provide strategic counsel for PR activities that will elevate the brand and introduce it to new customer segments by securing media placements with business and lifestyle media outlets.
*Well-connected in the city, and has an interest in motorcycles.

Day-to-day activities include:
• Press material creation, editing, and/or distribution
• International and national product launch support
• Brand partner announcements
• Press event coordination and execution
• Test drive coordination
• Media, VIP, and influencer relationship building activities
• VIP motorcycle training planning and management
• Business news announcements and communications
• Lifestyle press generation
• Dealer opening and event announcement support
• Local press generation to drive dealer traffic
• International motorcycle show interview coordination
• Influencer hosting/Location scouting

Requirements:
*Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university required.
*At least five years of related work experience required.
*Public Relations Agency experience preferred
*Writing samples and media placements will be requested

Technical Writer (VZTJP00028703) : Walnut Creek, CA : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:05:08 EST

We're looking for a Technical Writer to document processess, high level designs and reference guides for our telecommunications client.

You will work with Product Development, Network Planning and supporting teams to document processess, high level designs and reference guides. We're look for talented writers who are quick to learn, embrace technology, and are excited to contribute to the user experience.

Required Skills/Qualifications:
3+ years experience in technical writing
Bachelor's degree in technical writing, journalism, communications or related field
Excellent interpersonal and general business communication skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated success working in an environment driven by budget, scope and deadlines across multiple clients/projects
Demonstrated success working with multiple subject matter experts, reporting and tracking status for multiple points of contact within a large organization
Experience with researching and gathering relevant technical data from subject matter experts such as engineers, developers and programmers as well as from internal documents
Must have expertise using the following applications (1+ years required for all): Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS Word

Preferred:
Experience planning and organizing business communication
Mobile Experience
Networking Knowledge

Interactive Art Director : Kohler, WI : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:10:13 EST

We're looking for a seasoned Interactive Art Director to join our client's team in Sheboygan County. This is a full-time, long-term contract.

Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio that showcases a variety of work; experience in concepting and designing for print and web; creating designs that are visually inviting, functional, dynamic, effective, and capable of maintaining the brand image.

Location:
Onsite in Sheboygan County - If you're able to work onsite on a daily basis and are eager to get involved with our global client, then this is the opportunity for you!

Pay:
Pay is competitive. Medical benefits and weekly paychecks are offered by our company!

Submit your resume AND portfolio for consideration.

Front-End Developer : Toronto, ON : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:30:04 EST

We're looking for a Front-End Developer for our large telecommunications client. This is a 6-month contract due to start February 1st., and onsite in downtown Toronto.

We're looking for someone who can provide day-to-day maintenance of the client’s site by making constant updates. You will work within templates to build and maintain those web pages. Experience in working with consumer facing websites is essential.

Knowledge of designing for accessibility and French are a plus.

The ideal candidate has an awesome personality, works well in a team environment and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Submit your resume and portfolio for consideration.

Usability Researcher : Atlanta, GA : Temporary

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:30:02 EST

Usability Researcher needed for large telecommunications client in Atlanta. The candidate must be available for a 3-6 month contract onsite; due to start end of January.

Responsibilities:
- Evaluates user interactions and conducts usability studies.
- Presents findings and recommendations that drive user experience design decisions and improvements.
- Delivers high quality customer feedback and insights within agile, iterative and waterfall project processes.
- Coordinates, facilitates and analyzes research studies within a user centered process, including but not limited to:
o Upfront research to uncover market problem, user needs and behaviors.
o Iterative usability tests to uncover design issues and areas of improvement.
o Benchmark studies to assess ease of use and success metrics.
- Provides input and oversight to recruiting screeners and coordinates with research recruiting firms to ensure appropriate user profiles are represented.
- Clearly and effectively communicates user feedback, insights and mental models verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Some travel may be required.

*This is a research position and not design.

Graphic and Web Designer (temp-to-perm) : Monroe, MI : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:00:04 EST

We're seeking a Graphic Designer to provide art design, production and coordination services of internal/external communication materials for our large furniture client. The candidate will design, layout, edit and produce digital and print projects for consumer-facing advertising, promotional marketing materials, sales aids and business communications consistent with the brand standards.
This position is a temp-to-perm role onsite in Monroe, MI.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and conceptualize catalogs, brochures, direct mail, magazine ads, ROP ads, retail circulars, monthly newsletters, labels, tags, slides, presentations, POP/in-store displays and promotional items.
• Develop graphic projects in collaboration with internal project leads, external agencies and resources as necessary to achieve communications objectives, quality standards, budgetary requirements and on-time delivery.
• Color correct, retouch and manipulate product images and photography. Provide support and on-site photography as needed.
• Proof work for accuracy, design integrity and brand integrity. Produce work for press-ready art and/or optimized digital media. Maintain, store and back-up all project files according to systematic process/procedures.
• Typesetting various documents in preparation for print.

Desired Skills & Experience
• Proven proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Microsoft Office applications in a Mac OS. Flash and HTML experience a plus.
• Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design
• 3-5 years experience
• Positive attitude and works well individually and in a team environment
• Strong communication skills and proactive work style
• Ability to produce all work with a cohesive look and feel, follows brand guidelines and established theme if applicable
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment
• Knowledge of printing processes with the ability to prepare error-free files for press
• Experience in scanning, retouching and color correcting
• Interactive, web and email design experience a plus
• Print retail experience a plus

Submit your resume and link to portfolio for consideration.

Graphic Designer : Calhoun, GA : Temporary

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:00:04 EST

We're looking for a Graphic Designer to create presentations, proposals and sales collateral for our client's business development team. Our client is a global carpet and flooring company. This candidate will be working closely with another designer on the various projects. The position is a 3 month contract, 30-40 hours per week and onsite in Calhoun, GA.

Responsibilities are:
-Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
-Able to constantly manage quick turnarounds.
-Work under pressure and deal with high volumes of info.
-Great communicator.
-Personable; great communicator; takes initiative.

Submit your resume AND portfolio for consideration.

VZWJP00047821 (Irvine) : Irvine, CA : Temporary

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:30:03 EST

Front-end developer needed for national telecom client.

This is a 6-month contract onsite in Irvine, CA.

Description
- 3 -5 Years of Object Oriented Javascript / XHTML & CSS development experience
- Solid understanding of dynamically generated DOM elements, Javascript frameworks (JQuery) & reading / parsing XML and JSON files
- Experience in Java and JSP development
- Assignments include new code and changes to existing code
- Provide input to technical lead on development solutions
- Ensure site design integrity and quality control consistency throughout a project’s lifecycle
- Communicate with the project team throughout all stages of SDLC
- Manage time effectively and work on multiple project timelines, simultaneously, in a demanding deadline driven environment
- Possess problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to create solutions to complex problems
- eCommerce experience is a plus