Joanna Heart

Print Production Manager : Santa Monica, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:02:28 EST

Seasoned Print Production Manager with strong industry relationships, needed for national retail driven projects at in-house agency with strong brand integrity. Must have own voice, but herald brand; be holistic; team player and team oriented. Pricing, press checks, material sourcing and providing designers with innovative ideas is key. Agency experience preferred.

Graphic Designer, Apparel Fashion Industry : Hawthorne CA : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:07:10 EST

The Graphic Designer will work and support the design team with innovative, creative, and complete graphic design concepts based on direction given by Design management and / or strategic criteria determined by Design, Marketing, and Executive management.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Concept, create and design all print collateral from hangtags, marketing blasts, look-books, ad's, trade show display banners and and art for young edgy tween shoe brand.

Generate design concepts and translate into preliminary to final press ready art. This includes: esign all print collateral from hangtags, marketing blasts, look-books, ad's, trade show display banners and and art.

Skills EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Fashion / Apparel experience strongly preferred
- Professional experience in same or related industries: Fashion, Apparel, Entertainment, Accessories, Beauty
- Developed knowledge / awareness of current trends
- Computer Skills: Adobe CS5, Microsoft Office are required and others are considered a plus.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
- Artistic, Edgy
- Self-Motivated
- Sense of Urgency
- Proactive
- Organized
- Professional Maturity; Ability to Assimilate Constructive Criticism
- Passion for Fashion!

Project Manager : Santa Monica, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:09:31 EST

Strategic minded Project Manager needed for national print and web retail driven projects at in-house agency with strong brand integrity. Must be able to work holistically and provide guidance, as well as structure and flow. Agency experience preferred.

Marketing Analyst : Cypress, CA : Temporary

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:30:03 EST

Experience Base

This role is a temporary contract role which will go though July 2013.

· Consumer Packaged Goods – Consumer Research & Insights experience from a leading CPG company, or a fast-paced, highly-innovative consumer business, supporting both new business/brand development work as well as going brands and businesses. Specific experience required in Advertising testing (qual/quant), brand tracking and Marketing Mix Analysis.

· Youth-Oriented Brand – Ideally, candidates would also have familiarity with, or experience in, the Action Sports marketplace, or with a brand that competes in the “Youth” segment/culture, and holds significant emotional value with that segment (e.g. Art, Music, Entertainment, Sports, Gaming, Technology, Luxury Brands, or Apparel).

· Qualitative & Quantitative Blend – Expertise in a wide range of both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Familiarity and application of advanced analytic Research techniques and tools.

Skills Required

· Strategic consulting ability
· Creativity
· Analytic acumen
· Negotiation/influencing ability
· Project management skills
· Communication skills

Personality & Style Profile

· Strong commitment to consumers, colleagues, and business partners
· Goal-oriented and personally accountable
· Open minded - seeks “out-of-box” solutions
· High level of integrity/“EQ”
· Practices open communication
· Resourceful and self-directed

Producer : El Segundo, CA : Temporary

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:00:03 EST

The Digital Initiatives Group (DIG) is the business unit in charge of bringing brands to life on a variety of interactive platforms (online/web, video game consoles, handhelds, mobile, etc).

DIG is seeking a Producer to work with the Girls' Brands Producer team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about digital and is enthusiastic about tackling multiple projects within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate would drive development of engaging, best in class digital content for girls 6-12. This Producer is responsible for creating strategy, objectives, success metrics and budgets for all online initiatives at yearly global level. It will be this Producer's responsibility to manage all of the producers who work on project schedules, resources and vendors to execute the creation of complex website content and deliver on key objectives in a highly matrixed environment.

This individual must have the ability to manage multiple brands and projects independently and consider the impact of decisions on website goals.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

▪ Lead project teams through brainstorm, conception, development, launch and content updates for various complex interactive websites and digital content initiatives.
▪ Own project management schedules and maintain budgets for various digital projects to deliver high quality content on time and on budget.
▪ Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Brand, Creative, IT, QA)
▪ Manage execution to ensure ongoing key performance indicators are met.
▪ Manage assets and information flow to/from various internal teams and outside vendors/contractors (i.e. agencies/design firms, illustrators, programmers, etc.)
▪ Spearhead contracts for external resources and responsible for legal compliances (COPPA/CARU guidelines, etc.)
▪ Maintain awareness of trends in the industry, including game play, technology, media trends, in addition to popular culture
▪ Thought leader who can act as a key player in the development of new technology initiatives online site.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED

▪ Minimum of 5 years of work experience with at least 5 years experience of website project management and production
▪ Proven track record launching and maintaining major sites for the entertainment or online youth market preferred
▪ Experience producing complex, large scale sites with multiple vendors
▪ Experience developing & executing online marketing strategies preferred
▪ Proven budget management and resource allocation skills
▪ Broad knowledge of web and mobile technologies, media, enterprise level CMS, and technical platforms
▪ Familiarity with waterfall, agile and scrum development methodologies
▪ Passion for the power of digital content that translates into innovative, insightful and imaginative thinking

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

▪ Passion for interactive play, fun and gaming of all kinds especially for girl related content
▪ Ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing, fast-paced creative environment
▪ Strong communication skills and ability to shine in a highly matrixed environment
▪ Demonstrated positive attitude, sees challenges as opportunities and translates them into actionable items.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

▪ Bachelor's Degree

Licensing Associate : El Segundo. CA : Temporary

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:30:04 EST

This position supports the Marketing Manager with general office duties, product development, product launches, and marketing initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Marketing Manager with administrative duties, including but not limited to: filing, picking up and delivering mail, calendaring meetings, product archiving and storage
- Coordinating the approval process including preparing and organizing approval meetings
- Receiving and logging-in submissions for approval
- Pre-viewing all submissions for marketing and creative changes before presenting to the Marketing and Creative Managers
- Verifying submissions have incorporated requested changes
- Following-up on all changes with licensee
- Coordinating communication between licensee and licensor regarding approvals, product samples, style guides, line lists and marketing commitments
- Interfacing between Licensing and other divisions to initiate and secure brand trademark and copyright clearance
- Organizing new licensee orientations specific to the approval process
- Creating and update category product information, including product line lists, wholesale and retail pricing, retail placement and packaging dimensions
- Coordinating retail presentations, including marketing materials and samples
- Coordinating and troubleshoot scheduling issues and rush requests while maintaining a sense of priority.
- Maintaining product archives (samples and storage)

Correspondence with Licensee:
- Proactively coordinating development timelines to ensure properly timed marketing dates and product launches
- Requesting product samples and marketing pieces
- Updating and maintaining product line list for each licensee
- Following-up to ensure line refreshes have occurred (e.g. logo updates new packaging implementation, etc.)
- Informing licensees of clients unique schedule (e.g. company holidays, approval blackout days, etc.)
- Following-up on Marketing Manager initiated requests (e.g. business reviews)
- Generating meeting and trade show notes

Digital Production Artist : Santa Monica, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:00:03 EST

Detail oriented, volume and velocity tolerant, Production Artist needed for national print and web retail driven projects at in-house agency with strong brand integrity. Must love production and be committed to the details to best execute and refine the design. Strong desire to be the Designer's partner, not the Designer, who shepherds brand guidelines and outputs clean files. Agency experience preferred.

Senior Designers : Los Angeles, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:00:09 EST

Seeking Senior Graphic and Interactive Designers with 5+ years of design experience to work in top brand environments on branding, rebranding and new campaigns. Aesthetic is as important as experience the following areas: packaging, eCommerce, mobile, apps, marketing collateral and more. A deep passion and understanding in executing brand integrity. Fashion, beauty, toy, sports and/or tech brand experience a plus. eCommerce and Retail experience a plus!

The ideal candidate will have in-house experience with agency or other well-known corporate environments. Additionally, you must have:

-Strength in concepting
-Deep awareness of design trends
-Excellent print process and interactive knowledge
-Superior client and vendor interaction skills
-Proven creative management experience
-Multiple examples of great typography and layout background
-Amazing attention to detail
-Team experience with a strong sense of self motivation and accountability

These positions require excellent concepting and hands on skills in CS5 InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, as well as excellent communication, leadership and project management skills. Our clients are seeking talented Designers with imagination & initiative to develop concepts and create press ready print materials. Ideal candidates are geared up to work side by side with the creative directors and marketing team members in various environments.

If you qualify for this posting only, please apply and upload SAMPLES of your best work (or a URL link to your online portfolio). Applicants without samples and/or a URL portfolio link will not be considered.

This is a general posting sourcing for our clients and their future needs. This is not a current, specific job opportunity.

Footwear Designer, All Levels & Styles : Los Angeles : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:30:03 EST

We are looking for all levels and styles of Footwear Designers of our the Los Angeles Area Clients.

Footwear Designer will partner very closely with Product Development team in the process of creating footwear products in a fast paced fun fashion work enviorment!

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage color and model creation for a line of footwear.
• Trend/market research, utilizing merchandise briefs to create footwear concepts including sketching, rendering and tech-packs and seasonal color CADS and creation.
• Create SMU’s (Special Make Up) colors, styles, and footwear re-colors
• Analyze and evaluate other designs and advises courteously
• Partner with Footwear Development team on the footwear products
• Research color and style trend analysis and communicates to Product Development team via samples, trend boards, etc.
• Up to date on current trends in footwear, competition.

Skills:
• Proficient with computer design software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
• Photoshop) and business computer software (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word,
• Powerpoint; Apple Keynote) (Solidworks, Alias, Rhino and other design software a plus+)
• Professional attitude & presentation
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret product design briefs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other design,
• development and merchandise staff, employees and the general public
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills

• 4+ years of experience.
• Footwear design experience or an equivalent combination of technical experience and training.
• Minimal travel required, domestic and international (approx. 10-20%)
• Willing and able to work additional hours when needed
• Bend, lift, open and move up to 25lbs

Interactive Designer, Fashion Apparel a PLUS! : Los Angeles : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:30:04 EST

Looking for creative, edgy Interactive Designers who are deeply knowledgeable about the latest web technologies and have a passion for demonstrating skill and precision in his/her work. Fashion, Apparel or Consumer product exp a PLUS+

The Interactive Designer works with the programming and client service teams for day-to-day maintenance and enhancements of client websites, web applications, feeds, and banners. As such, this candidate should excel in all components of web development, from concept to in-market maintenance. The candidate should be experienced with Flash development and integration with a Content Management System. The candidate for this position is expected to be able to drive the development of a new website, banner ad, email campaign, and other online products, or enhancements to the existing assets from prototype, wire frames, comps, or other high-concept documents to a finished product. Position also includes online video production and editing, from in-studio shoots to post production.

Core competency:
* Working experience in Flash v6-9 and AS v1-3
* Fluent in HTML
* Fluent in InDesign, PhotoShop and Illustrator
* Working experience with video editing and post-production
* Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Interactive Arts and Media or vast amount of experience required
* 2-4+ years experience as an Interactive Designer
* Solid understanding of web site and interface design
* Experience working in an interactive or advertising agency environment
* Must be able to independently take projects from concept to finish
* Work well under pressure and able to meet aggressive deadlines; Able to switch rapidly between different projects in a fast-paced environment
* Conversant in Quark XPress
* Content Management System experience - Dynamic content publishing
* Ability to understand a dynamic database environment and willingness to learn new technologies.
* Project Management skills
* Strong Communication and Organizational Skills.

The Consumer Insights Analyst : East Aurora, NY : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:30:04 EST

The Consumer Insights Analyst position will be responsible for developing and executing consumer research projects with our retail client. This position requires a strong focus on related research.
Responsibilities include:  -Support research analysts in design and execution of consumer insights projects -Work with clients and the CI team to better understand the research needs and the business issues -Make appropriate research methodology and analysis choices -Report and present research findings and insights
Experience:
-Bachelors degree in Marketing, Statistics, or related field -1-2 years of experience -Advanced skills in Powerpoint, Excel, Word, -Experience in research methodology approaches, questionnaire development, and survey programming preferred -Skills in statistical analysis methods preferred  Education:
-MA/MS/MBA or equivalent experience is strongly preferred

Designer : Santa Monica, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:30:05 EST

Comprehensive Mid-Level Designer needed for national print and web retail driven projects at in-house agency with strong brand integrity. Must have own voice, but herald brand; be holistic; team player and team oriented. Strong desire to grow into a mentorship role. Agency experience preferred.

Fashion Designers Wanted, All Levels! : Los Angeles, Orange County : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:30:05 EST

Fashion Designer will design, develop and execute seasonal lines for our client.
***No application will be considered without a portfolio link of work examples!

Job Responsibilities:

·Take direction and expand upon the concepts, managing their team and time in order to finalize and complete on time.

.Set seasonal direction, creative tone, and design content for core fast fashion label

.Oversee, manage, and lead the team’s processes, timelines, and goals

Work on a continuous basis to research and develop new fabrics, treatments, prints, etc

Continually develop fresh color stories

·Develop line(s) for fashion forward target market(s).

·Developing and creating core and directional pieces for their category with an eye to saleable product. Must understand the balance of newness with timeliness. An understanding of what sells and how to create saleable product.

·Following and highlighting key trends and items.

·Participate in field research to identify customer’s expectations, including shop the stores and competitors, online research, stay current in magazines, participate in trend updates and report on fashion news.

·Use knowledge of costing to develop cost efficient product.

·Demonstrate knowledge of materials, pattern making, and the fitting of garments.

·Develop and create illustrations and technical drawings for new design concepts.

.Ensure that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy

.Interpret international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy

.Attend all relevant fittings and establish great communication with technical designers so the design development is executed while maintaining fit standard

Profile

·Complete knowledge of tech packs and garment construction.

·Team player, highly organized and self-motivated, passionate.

.Exceptional sense of style, color, and trends

.Flexible/adaptable in a fast paced work environment

.Outstanding ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, projects, processes, and people.

Creative Director : Santa Monica, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:00:02 EST

Seasoned hybrid Creative Director rooted in Print with Web secondary, needed for national print and web retail driven projects at in-house agency with strong brand integrity. Must have own voice, but herald brand integrity; be holistic; team player and team oriented. Must be a mentor with agency experience.

Photo Stylist Manager : Dallas, Texas : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:30:04 EST

Our client is global leader in the design, innovation, and marketing of fashion lifestyle and
accessory products. At the heart of their success is a commitment to fostering creativity
and delivering the best in design through its two core businesses: Clothing, watches and jewelry!

The globally-recognized fortune 500+ brand is rooted in authenticity and a distinctive Modern Vintage design aesthetic. With over 350 stores worldwide and a strong global e-commerce business, it inspires creative souls the world over through its eclectic assortment of lifestyle and accessory items including watches, handbags, and clothing. Our client creates fashion accessories for a number of other owned and licensed brands.

The Company is constantly strengthening and developing its multi-brand portfolio through its core
competencies in innovative branding, world-class design, and dynamic global distribution.

Details of the role will include:

• The Image & Design team is seeking a Photo Stylist Manager to inspire, mentor and guide our team of in-house stylists.
• The Photo Stylist Manager will help take our in-house team to the next level by working to develop relationships with the art direction teams, as well as the branding and merchandising teams. The manager help the stylists to become an important part of the creative process.
• The manager will work closely with the photo studio manager creating schedules and identifying appropriate times to hire additional outside help. This person will also be an amazing hands-on stylist who can style and prop our product photography.
• The candidate will be part of a collaborative team of designers, art directors and photographers that
• are responsible for creating all of brand materials, including web design, store collateral, POS collateral, packaging, and catalogs. Its creativity and operation are among the best in the
• global industry.
• The Image Group frequently wins design awards and appears in respected design publications around the world.

Join our winning team as a Photo Stylist Manager and become a part of growth!

Essential responsibilities for this position will include:

• Coach, mentor and inspire a team of photo stylists
• Ability to implement structure & effectiveness to a team whom was prior self managed.
• Comfort level with giving knowledgeable feedback
• Relationship-building with other teams
• Collaborate with art directors and designers to concept photo styling for photo shoots
• Hands on product styling for Catalogs, Ecommerce Site, and all license brands. (watches, apparel, footwear, jewelry, sun wear, handbags, and small leather goods).
• Stay current with styling trends and innovations to share on a regular basis with team.
• Work closely with Photo Studio Manager to create workflow schedules.
• Great eye for sourcing props and surfaces

Requirements

• Team management, and leadership a MUST!
• Understanding of how an in-house photo studio functions
• Knowledge of styling and photographic trends
• 7+ years’ experience in a combination of the following: apparel soft-styling, on location prop styling, and tabletop styling (some experience with watches and jewelry preferred)
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. as this position requires physical activity.
• Flexibility to work some weekends and irregular hours.
• Proficient with Mac

Experience:

• Experience managing a creative team
• Project management experience
• In-house photo studio experience preferred
• Accessory, tabletop, apparel soft-styling experience
• Prop sourcing experience
• Set design experience
• 4 year degree preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision reimbursement
• Casual work environment
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Discount on licensed and Fossil brands
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts on merchandise