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We are looking for a strong Graphic Designer to work under direction of department manager and sit in Providence, RI. This individual will concept, design and deliver insight-driven packaging instructions and print collateral communications for brands that ensures a positive consumer experience. Skills: Understanding brand strategy, as well as Marketing, Engineering and Design & Development objectives Conceptualizing and presenting multiple, innovative concepts to meet brand-messaging objectives, deliver play experience and story Directing photo shoots (model and product), illustration/illustrators, and outside design resources as needed Executing packaging instructions that effectively communicate product assembly and operation Executing packaging collateral (brochures, posters, cross-sells, activity sheets, etc.) that conveys strong visual branding and marketing message Providing progress reports Requirements: Creativity, focus and strong self-management Impeccable organization skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects, costs and schedules Strong communication skills, with the ability to absorb, process, distill and communicate complex information Expert knowledge of Adobe CC InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook -- PowerPoint knowledge a plus) Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience with, production requirements, pre-flighting, and offset or digital printing Expert ability to build production-ready files Apply to this role today and include your portfolio to be considered!!

Our client a full service mid-size agency is looking for an Art Director with at least 3 years of experience with conceptual and hands on design skills within the digital, social and traditional creative space. This position will sit in Waltham, MA. Requirements: 3+ years of design experience within digital, print and social media advertising This person needs to have strong conceptual and hands on design skills Must be comfortable interacting with internal team members as well as clients Expertise in Adobe Creative suite Ideal candidate will have agency or at least in-house agency experience within a large brand Candidate must have portfolio showcasing ability to work on a variety of creative projects (digital, print, social) and also have examples showcasing conceptual chops Responsibilities: Conceptualize and execute design campaigns Will work alongside Sr and Jr members of the creative team to deliver print, digital, social and content focused advertising for their clients Exciting opportunity to grow within a team, work on a huge variety of creative deliverables across web, print and social media for clients in different industries This team provides a lot of mentorship but this Art Director will have the opportunity to contribute in a big way Deliverables include: microsites, banner ads, content marketing, social media campaigns, print advertising and marketing collateral for clients across industries including lifestyle/consumer brand, higher education, healthcare, technology etc. Apply today and include your portfolio to be considered for this exciting role!!

An in-house marketing team at a forward-thinking e-commerce company in the Metro West is looking to hire a marketing manager to develop strategy and execute a marketing program for a large retail banking client they are partnering with. This is a crucial position for this team and they are looking to hire someone immediately for a full-time contract position with potential to go permanent. Skills: Responsible for developing and managing complex, multi-channel marketing campaigns Collaborate with partners to create co-marketing campaigns that drive sales to broaden customer base and also retain existing customers Assist in the strategic development of the marketing program and constantly revamp and optimize messaging to reach target audiences Help with creation and development of presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders Requirements: 3+ years of marketing experience 2+ years marketing within financial/retail banking and specific experience developing marketing for credit card programs Detail oriented and analytical to develop marketing strategy Excellent communications skills Excel skills preferred Apply today to be considered for this great opportunity!!

Education, Skills and Experience: Education: B.S. in Computer Science required or a combination of equivalent work experience Skills and Experience: Extensive Java Development experience and object-oriented development knowledge Advanced skills / experience in test and task automation Experience with or strong understanding of Test Driven Development Advanced skills / experience in software development life cycle methodologies Advanced skills/experience in both front-end and back-end development desired. Technical leadership: Mentoring, SME for business, technical or discipline topics, software design specifications Ability to act as a project Systems Analyst, using analysis and design techniques to solve business problems using Information Technology, and aligning requirements across multiple products Understand prioritization and balance own work as well as that of other engineers without guidance Lead standards and practices. Provide solid guidance for code reviews Clear communications (oral and written) and willing team player Proficiency developing and troubleshooting complex software systems that run in mixed-environments including Linux, Unix z/OS and/or Windows Current Environment: Java, XML, XSLT, JMS, WebSphere MQ, SQL / Stored Procedures; web development technologies IBM DB2 – primarily for mainframe z/OS; some SQL Server for Windows Unix / Linux General Duties and Responsibilities: (This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive) Participate in process to elicit and specify project requirements and define project scope Assist in development of software application architecture Analyze, design, code, test, debug, maintain, and document software components in accordance with the client’s software architecture and software development processes Participate in application performance tuning Ensure developed applications adhere to security model / policies Lead code review of developed software artifacts Ensure that deliverables meet the project requirements, including timely delivery and quality (reliability, performance, and maintainability) Contribute to the creation of project schedules by providing estimates related to effort, duration, and completion of assigned tasks Adhere to processes for change / configuration management Find innovative ways to improve quality and productivity Provide ongoing technical support for external / internal users of software components Participate in the research and evaluation of software development tools and emerging technologies Participate and effectively contributes in a team environment, in accordance with Core Values Communicate effectively with other technical units as well as business stakeholders to facilitate the development process to ensure the attainment of corporate goals Mentor / train less experienced software engineers Serve as technical lead within scope of expertise, including acting as a systems analyst and designer Participate in a skills growth path to promote achievement of corporate goals as recommended by the Department Manager Comply with all applicable and departmental software policies, standards, and practices including all standards relating to Security and Disaster Recovery Time Allocation: 60% - technical leadership in implementation and testing of software systems and component, participation in requirements gathering, analysis and design of software systems and components, mentoring, training 20% - maintenance of software systems and components, coding 10% - documenting software systems and components 10% - educational growth / skills improvement / research new technologies

Onward Search is working with a fast-growing e-commerce firm that helps leading consumer brands grow their sales. They seek an innovative and highly collaborative graphic design professional to lead the overall creative direction and visual storytelling for their company. Multi-channel corporate marketing design is required to be considered for this role. Responsibilities: Concept, design and layout all sales collateral and demand generation content produced by the marketing team Design compelling e-books, white papers, infographics, emails, ads, social media posts, landing pages and more Conceptualize and create storyboards for videos - and work with outside production resources to ensure a first-class finished product Qualifications Important Skills and Experience: 1-3 years of proven experience as a Graphic Designer Proficient in using various Adobe design products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc Experience with WordPress, web layout design and HTML a plus Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple deadlines at once Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high quality work, always Bachelor’s degree preferred Apply today to be considered for this great opportunity!!

We are looking for a Project Manager that possesses strong project management covering the project management knowledge areas of scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, integration, communication, and risk and procurement management and ensuring proper project controls. This is a long-term contract with potential for a full-time hire! The Project Manager will use a standardized project management approach; the project manager will manage all aspects of the project life cycle, ranging from external client implementation projects to internal based projects. Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following: Establishes and manages full project life cycle plans for moderate to complex projects Responsible for planning, managing and coordinating project teams, schedules, deliverables, goals, milestones, budgets and resources Coordinates internal and partner meetings, communicates project status including risk and mitigation plans to internal and external teams as well as Sr. Management Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards Experience with other financial services clients preferred

A large consulting firm in Boston MA is seeking a UX Designer to join their team to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences for an array of new and existing software products. Skills: Work within a UX team alongside Product managers to ensure optimal user experience for complex applications Responsible for UX design of software applications. Deliverables include: wireframes, flows and rapid prototyping Collaborate with a cross functional team to connect the dots between UX research, architecture and development Requirements: 3+ years as User Experience Designer with portfolio or case studies showcasing UX solutions and deliverables (especially wireframes, flows and prototypes, etc.) Expertise in user experience design for software, web or mobile applications Must have experience prototyping in Axure Apply today to be considered for this role!!

We are looking to bring on strong Marketing Associate with branding and licensing experience. This person will Partner with Category Managers and collaborate with licensees to drive best practices and to ensure product innovation, brand consistency and quality compliance. Responsibilities: Manage the product development approval process from conceptual designs to post-production Work with licensees to develop product in line with the latest style guides and product development calendar, ensuring key milestones are achieved, tracking and communicating key information on a timely basis Proactively manages the product and packaging approval processes using the Licensing Approvals System Educates licensees and maintain understanding of all necessary client tools such as LAS, HCSP, Product and Packaging Style Guides and Approvals, ensuring all relevant materials such as assets, merchant/licensing style guides, marketing decks, and sales pitches are provided Set up and maintain an archive of all approved artwork, samples and production for all product and packaging developed Participation in cross functional team leadership areas including: partnership building, brand management, legal compliance, competitive research, travel & attend yearly Trade Shows/Sales & Marketing meetings Undertake research projects on an as needed basis, to maintain an up to date knowledge of competitive landscape, product, price and retail trends for the market via comp shops, publications and on-line research etc. Play an active part in the wider creative community – work and build relationships  Act as a “brand ambassador” Skills and Experience: Previous experience of working with strong brand, or within a category industry would be beneficial Experience in Licensing is highly desired Experience in Product Development/Approvals Highly organized self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude Must have an eye for detail and a desire for consistency Excellent time management skills Able to manage multiple projects in various stages simultaneously Experienced in Microsoft Office, Excel, etc. Confident in collating presentation material together and using relevant software such as PowerPoint Clear, concise written and oral communication essential Comfortable working alone and as part of a wider team Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally  

A digital content boutique shop in Boston is seeking a Front-End Developer to join their skilled development team to build front end solutions that drive engagement and enhance their content delivery platform. Skills: Work closely with Product and Design to develop and enhance digital solutions and web applications Passionate about learning new web platforms and Front End emerging technologies and SVG frameworks Excel in fast paced environment, delivering multiple projects at once Help mentor development team members Requirements: 4+ years in Front End Development with expertise in HTML5 and CSS3 and experience delivering web applications 3+ years developing within at least one JavaScript framework (ie: Angular, Ember, Backbone etc) Strong Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Expertise with DevOps tools and processes Must have code samples to share via GitHub or live website/applications etc. Apply now for immediate consideration!

An exciting company just west of Boston is seeking a Senior Visual/UX Designer who will work to enhance the visual aesthetic and user experience for both web and mobile applications. Skills: Partner with product and engineering to translate business and users’ goals into designs that enhance customer experiences Responsible for user experience deliverables including wireframes, personas, prototypes in Axure as well as finished visual designs for mobile and web applications Excel in fast paced environment Create, maintain and enforce brand standards and style guides, as needed to provide guidelines on visual assets for web and mobile applications Requirements: 6+ years of experience designing visual UI and UX for web application or mobile applications. Expertise in Adobe CC Experience with Sketch, Balsamiq and Axure Strong Problem Solving Ability to Present to Internal Stakeholders Apply today for immediate consideration!