Adrienne Jumelet

Web Designer/Developer : Phoenix, AZ : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:09:40 EST

Calling all Interactive Designer and Developers! Aquent is looking for stellar interactive designers and front-end developers who really know their stuff. On the Dev side, we are looking for Talent that understands how to get their fingers into the code. HTML5, CSS, XHTML, Javascript, ActionScript 3, maybe a little PHP, Wordpress, and CMS. Talent that knows how to work with cross-functional teams of designers, developers, information architects... On the Design side, we are looking for STRONG designers with both agency and client side experience. Talent that has an understanding of universal design principles, as well as experience with user-centric design processes. Talent that is looking for contract work, temp-to-permanent work - your professional freelance types and those who want to settle into a more permanent home.

If you have been working with other staffing agencies, or trying to find work on your own, give Aquent a try. This is not a job posting, but rather an invitation to connect, so that we can both be ready to respond in a timely manner to future opportunities as they arise.

Graphic/Web Desiger : San Diego, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:10:16 EST

Our medical device client is looking for a Graphic Designer who is also knowledgable in web design. This position is 70% print/30% web. This person should have experience designing logos, print collateral, websites and web banners. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in graphic and web design and be customer service focused as they will have to service internal clients in the company in other departments. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and knowledgable in CSS, and HTML5. Strategic/creative thinking is required and encouraged. Healthcare/life sciences experience is a bonus.

Account Director : San Diego, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:12:41 EST

Good ideas can come from a cube. Yes, we work in cubes but our ideas are not at all square. Our medical device client is looking for an Account Director who will be responsible for assisting with the success of internal client relationships for various divisions within the company. This role requires a Senior level director to act as the primary liaison for internal clients and is responsible for identifying specific business needs, all the while ensuring that results are delivered to the clients caliber and quality expectations.

Responsibilities include:
-Developing clear client and project objectives, scope and implementation plans.
-Work together with creative team to ensure client satisfaction.
-Oversee campaign quality and execution.
-Be an active participant in pitches and presentations.
-Lead and mentor team in delivering and responding to client (internal) projects and needs.
-Lead interactive marketing initiatives by understanding the client (internal) needs and making strategic recommendations.

Required skills:
-Strong project management skills
-Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
-Medical device experience a bonus.
-Agency/Big Brand experience a plus.

Web Project Manager : San Diego, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:00:05 EST

Candidate will oversee all project management, information architecture and user experience for healthcare companies digital properties. Position will lead a team of web strategists to determine prioritization of site enhancements and implement projects from conception through to completion. Candidate will continuously evaluate websites and make recommendations and set priority for website and mobile enhancements on content layout, templates, navigation, and other functionality.

The candidate will effectively use project management tools to plan, execute, and set targets and timelines to market website features/functions in online channels. He/she will determine best use of team resources and manage multiple projects at once while determining and properly communicating priorities to the team.

The Supervisor Web Analyst will identify and implement best practices for product and project management, documentation for modifying website functionality, research and analysis, specification writing, usability testing and information architecture. Position sets criteria for search engine marketing and optimization, and will make recommendations on site enhancements based on sound research and analytical data.

Position will create wireframes and site architecture templates to be utilized by designers, developers and content producers. They will own the creation of the “blue prints” for user interface designs for existing and new website concepts, and will work closely with the Web Development team to effectively communicate business needs and functionality requirements.

The Web team consists of 13 people who oversee all strategy, design, content, research, enhancements and marketing of internal and external web and mobile properties. Although positioned in a large organization, the team functions like a web start-up with many roles cross-functional, and input and support across the department a requirement.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; minimum five (5) years relevant work experience may be substituted.
Five+ (5) years optimizing content layout for the web or web project management required.
One (1) year of Project, Visio, and Photoshop preferred.
Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in requirements gathering for website functionality, documentation, marketing, or project management preferred.
MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook required.
Solid background in web technologies, including content management systems, internal collaboration tools (SharePoint), project management and workflow processes preferred.
Experience working on complex, large-scale websites that integrate database or CMS-driven content, application-like functionality, or ecommerce preferred.
Experience in advanced web analytics methodologies such as experimentation and testing, competitive analysis, surveys and market research preferred.

Online Marketing Coordinator : San Diego, CA : Temporary

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:30:03 EST

The Online Marketing Coordinator, in this entry level position, will be responsible for supporting the Online Marketing team and Demand Center in the pursuit of qualified leads, increased campaign engagement and actionable metrics to optimize performance. The Coordinator must have a basic understanding and experience within various online demand channels to include email, webinars, SEO, PPC, and social media. In addition, this position will work daily to leverage the marketing automation platform and integrating lead data within the CRM system, and previous knowledge and/or experience in these types of software is ideal. The Online Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining critical information within these systems, and this role will require intense attention to detail. This position requires the ability to build and maintain strong relationships. Innovative thinking and problem solving along with an open and collaborative communication style are critical.

Preferred Experiential Background:

1+ years of experience in a corporate marketing department required.
Automation Platform and/or email system required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment, with multiple and changing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and team player skills with an ability to communicate at all levels of an organization both internally and externally.
Proven written and verbal communication skills, as well as exceptional organizational skills.******

Online Marketing Support
Coordinate and maintain the subscriber lists, logistics and execution of various internal and external Corporate Marketing newsletters.
Coordinate external list rentals with various list rental companies in support of lead generation for outbound campaigns. Support to include submitting purchase orders, updating metrics and performance information.
Create new SalesForce campaigns to track leads generated from outbound and inbound marketing campaigns, and upcoming events.
Maintain and update information within SFDC campaigns to ensure it is accurate and consistent for improved marketing ROI reporting, as well as test new web forms for accuracy.
Maintain the analytics cookie tracking spreadsheet for new emails, and work with the web team to ensure information is accurate and consistent.
Coordinate and send out weekly reports to the Demand Center to summarize the progress of outbound email campaigns from Marketo.
Update Marketing webinar and email calendars in Outlook with new event/send dates to align with information in Aprimo.
Assist Specialists in support of corporate webinar program to increase number of qualified leads for various products.
Coordinate unique URL creation with the web team for electronic banner ads and eTocs which assist in analyzing ad performance and lead generation.
Skills:
Online Marketing Support
Coordinate and maintain the subscriber lists, logistics and execution of various internal and external Corporate Marketing newsletters.
Coordinate external list rentals with various list rental companies in support of lead generation for outbound campaigns. Support to include submitting purchase orders, updating metrics and performance information.
Create new SalesForce campaigns to track leads generated from outbound and inbound marketing campaigns, and upcoming events.
Maintain and update information within SFDC campaigns to ensure it is accurate and consistent for improved marketing ROI reporting, as well as test new web forms for accuracy.
Maintain the analytics cookie tracking spreadsheet for new emails, and work with the web team to ensure information is accurate and consistent.
Coordinate and send out weekly reports to the Demand Center to summarize the progress of outbound email campaigns from Marketo.
Update Marketing webinar and email calendars in Outlook with new event/send dates to align with information in Aprimo.
Assist Specialists in support of corporate webinar program to increase number of qualified leads for various products.
Coordinate unique URL creation with the web team for electronic banner ads and eTocs which assist in analyzing ad performance and lead generation.
Education:
Preferred Educational Background:

B.A./B.S. degree in marketing/business preferred or equivalent years of work experience

Associate Marketing Traffic Manager : San Diego, CA : Temporary

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:30:03 EST

Improve functionality of Marketing Resource Management tool, improve and maintain data integrity, and provide user training
Develop and maintain project time lines of all projects to ensure smooth movement and timely delivery
Liaison with Traffic Manager and internal teams
Ensure materials are submitted, designed and proofread on schedule with 100% accuracy
Report findings and update Traffic Manager of department inefficiencies
Drive department effectiveness through process standardization and replicate best practices across organization

Skills required:

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Advanced knowledge in computer applications (spreadsheet, project management)
Some knowledge of research, data collection and data analysis techniques
Solid attention to detail and a resourceful problem solver
Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and provide quick turnaround in a rapid growth/rapid change environment
Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and have the flexibility to prioritize and re-prioritize
Ability to liaison between creative and programs departments
Ability to thrive in a team-based environment
An attitude that can inspire and mentor

Education and Other Requirements:

BS or BA in Business Administration, Communications or equivalent
Minimum of one year of project management experience
Creative services, print production or advertising agency experience preferred

Associate Art Director : San Diego, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:30:02 EST

Good ideas can come from a cube. Yes, we work in cubes but our ideas are not at all square.

The Associate Art Director works directly with the Creative Director to establish the conceptual and stylistic direction for design staff and orchestrates their work.

These projects include product brochures, case studies, advertisements, spec sheets, quick reference guides, tradeshow graphics, direct mailers, landing pages, advertising campaigns (online and print), viral and other marketing initiatives.

In addition to the creation of new materials the Art Director will also be responsible for reviewing numerous drafts per day from designers. A strong passion for design and willingness to learn the details of our products is a must.

The Art Director is expected to actively contribute to the development of large-scale campaigns and is the Creative Director’s ‘partner in crime’ for day-to-day projects. The Art Director will oversee creative projects and act as the lead, mentor and brand ambassador for the design team.

They are responsible for translating brand requirements to actionable concepts and for the overall quality of work produced by the creative department.

Responsibilities include managing creative projects from concept to completion, maintaining consistency and evolving the brand standards and facilitating in the production of various communication tactics.

Advanced knowledge of design applications such as Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and PowerPoint is a must.

This person is undaunted by the newest creative tools. They are a problem solver, an information architect. Requires an energizing person, not only with their work also with their work ethic and style. This person will do “whatever it takes” to get a project completed in a timely and correct manner and will go above and beyond the norm. They have the ability to draw people together to share in ideas so that they feel they own it together. They are proud of their work, but realize it really belongs to the client and the customer. They are not cynical, they are not inflexible, and they are not about their portfolio. They are about being part of something as great as they are.

RESPONSIBILITES:
• Directing the creative function so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, expectations, work style and other elements support the brand

• Ensuring that our creative product remains leading edge and ahead of our competition

• Ensuring that our high quality of creative and production is upheld, maintaining
consistently high standards for him/herself and others on the team

• Delivering strategic communication solutions that help our clients attain their marketing and communications objectives

• Listening, asking, hearing, prioritizing and translating client situation, marketing goals and information into strategic brand concepts, voice, messages and rationales

• Collaborating and contributing to the creative process as a leader of a creative team

• Presenting cohesive and persuasive rationales for campaign approaches

• Leading the unified process of concept/design and post-production execution

PRIMARY DUTIES:
• Work collaboratively with partners, participate in company strategizing, and make recommendations for changes to the creative function to meet market changes, competitive threats or to support strategic plans

• Understand strategic goals and brand; analyze the creative team, environment, processes, technologies, etc., to determine areas needing improvement; and build and direct a creative function aligned with and supportive of those goals

• Make decisions on a daily basis that ensure creative quality

• Set expectations and standards (build a culture) for creative team attitude, behavior, teamwork and professional development.

• Study the creative marketplace, assessing where our work stands against competitors’

• Managing outside resources, including outside agencies, photographers, photographic retouchers, freelancers, web and interactive sub-contractors

• Quality control, including reviewing and evaluating creative output

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
• A leader with strong collaboration skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• A problem solver with the ability to make tough decision

• Superior understanding of advertising, marketing principles, MarCom strategies and tactics, including technologies

• Demonstrated talent for high-caliber, creative concepting

• Ability to judge creative concepts and copy, and clearly communicate creative direction
to others

• Thorough understanding of art direction

• Excellent planning, time-management and follow-through skills

• An in-depth knowledge of the full Adobe Creative Suite

• Flash (AS3), web authoring/motion graphic tools, HTML5/CSS3, AJAX, popular JavaScript libraries (jQuery Ext JS, etc.), cross-browser compatibility and mobile (touch) interfaces are not required, but a plus.

Senior Visual Designer : San Jose, CA or Dallas : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:00:02 EST

Our Medical Device client is looking for a Visual Designer. Candidate must be a self-starter who can work with minimal oversight. Candidate must be able to design native and web based, as well as mobile (iPhone/iPad/Android) apps. Must have a full understanding of usability and human interaction design. Deliverables include on-screen graphics and pixel perfect icons for web and mobile and be compatible with iPhone and iPad. Knowledge of usability testing best practices and medical device experience a plus.

Qualifications Needed:
• 3-5 years of experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, information architect, or similar role.
• A strong online portfolio with demonstrated examples of designing great user-centered experiences and applications.
• Fluency in best practices for web-based information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques.
• Ability to prototype in HTML, and CSS is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with web and accessibility standards.
• Ability to quickly turn around detailed wireframes, mockups, or visual comps.
• Ability to work directly with highly technical teams and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience assisting user research or usability studies is a plus.
• Expert with Adobe Creative Suite.

Marketing Programs Manager : San Diego, CA : Temporary

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:30:04 EST

Understand customer needs in key segments and be able to translate these needs into successful marketing programs that drive revenue growth.
Embrace customer and marketing insights to help guide strategies and ensure that all layouts and copy deliver on the strategy/creative brief.

Drive the development and execution of targeted marketing messaging and programs, go-to-market strategy and tactical activities, managing and liaising agency or third party involvement when appropriate.
Implement and track activities, adjusting as needed to maximize effectiveness and routinely reporting back on that effectiveness to Sales and Marketing management.

Work collaboratively with product marketing, providing input and validation on product positioning, messaging and outbound marketing strategy/mix.

Serve as an expert on customer behaviors, needs and responses to programs in specific segments and in the business overall.

Travel with local sales representatives to help implement go-to-market programs and better understand customer needs.

Work to develop, maintain and strengthen the link between Marketing and Sales specifically with regard to Marketing Programs and Campaigns.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

This individual will own and drive winning marketing strategies and associated campaigns/programs in concert with commercial business strategy and brand strategy. This person will establish strategic design and communications plans, and maintain quality assurance oversight across all channels (print advertising, eMarketing, collateral, etc.).

This person will interact with a matrixed, geographically dispersed team of commercial personnel (sales, marketing, support) in the execution of the above

Skills:
Preferred Experiential Background:
Minimum 4 years experience in marketing, marketing communications and/or product marketing in life sciences.
Proven track record and experience in leading campaign and program development.

Sales experience highly desirable.

Education:
Preferred Educational Background:
Minimum of a bachelor degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, genetics or other related field.
MBA or other related degree in business, marketing, communications highly desirable.