Design / Art Direction Jobs

Our client, a top consumer electronics brand, is looking for a Design Systems Packaging Specialist to join their team. JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for managing documentation services to support packaging design operations Packaging includes design of structure, graphic, and documentation Coordinate and manage Bill of Materials (BOM), including part numbers creation, releases, change orders and end to end process Manage digital Asset includes review, upload and tagging, archive and set embargo dates This position will require close interaction with design and localization teams, business group project management, regional Marketing teams and manufacturing It also requires strong interpersonal communication, flexibility, multi-tasking, and the candidate must be a team player KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Create and manage BOM part numbers for all packaging elements, including but not limited to original design and localization of graphics, structure and documentation, and all supporting documentation Version control and change management Release of part numbers to manufacturing Start workflows for design work and localization Work collaboratively with internal clients to deliver solutions that meet business objectives, assure high quality to meet schedule INTERFACES: Packaging Engineering Graphic Designers Launch Program Managers Photographer Manager TOOLS + SKILLS: Oracle PLM System Office Suite (Excel, Word) Digital Asset Management (DAM) Google Apps BACKGROUND + EXPERIENCE: Understanding of BOM structures Understanding of retail packaging development Understanding of graphics development processes Previous experience in the retail consumer electronics industry is a plus Five years equivalent work experience

Onward Search is on the hunt for a UX/UI Designer to join our ecommerce/tech client for a 4 month assignment that is likely to extend. You will be responsible for design and execution of both Marketing and Ecommerce pages for a new product launch. Responsibilities: Contribute to the definition and design of high-visibility user experience for one of our client's brand departments across mobile and desktop Create journey maps, conceptual diagrams, user flows, wireframes, detailed visual mockups and prototypes to communicate high-level design strategies and detailed interaction behaviors Design final UI and design specifications for hand off to marketing and engineering partners Present to business and design leadership, supporting design rationale with quantitative and qualitative data and industry best practices Develop and maintain effective specifications and design patterns Scope design initiatives and manage/prioritize work items Will be collaborating with marketing, brand, product, and development management partners Qualifications: 8+ years of experience as a UX designer, UI designer, or product designer Must have experience working on a consumer-facing product, ideally in the high-fashion/luxury space Proficiency in Sketch, prototyping software, and the Adobe Creative Suite Experience working cross-team and synthesizing feedback from product management, engineering, and user research Online portfolio of shipped UX projects Ability to manage ambiguity to define, manage, and prioritize work and proactively communicate status Experience presenting to mid-level management; able to comfortably and confidently present in both written and verbal communication Exceptional design skills including typography and layout Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or a related field Retail or ecommerce design experience across mobile and desktop Previous experience with fashion and/or video related products and services UX copywriting experience Responsibly and effectively advocate for the customer in a corporate environment

Our client, a global branding agency, is looking for a Design Director with 8 years of experience to join their team. You will report directly to Executive Creative Director. This is a senior role working alongside the Creative Director to lead and manage design projects for influential and high-profile brands. This person will direct, manage and take creative responsibility for client design projects that you are assigned to and provide clear, focused, inspirational design direction to other members of the design team. Experience: One year in a Design Director role within a branding and design agency (across FMCG and Identity) 8 years’ industry experience in brand and graphics design Experience working with high-profile and demanding global clients across diverse areas of branding including packaging, identity and digital work Solid and proven branding skills The highest ability of typography, layout, color Demonstrated experience with design systems, brand architectures and guidelines Clear communication skills - able to communicate ideas and direction clearly throughout the creative process both internally and externally Give clear and considered direction throughout a project without losing sight of the original brief and goals Quickly identify great ideas with the ability to nurture and build Passion for experiential design covering motion, digital + environmental design

Our client, a leading social impact creative agency, is looking for a freelance Graphic Designer. This role is remote and starts early May. What you'll be doing: Work closely with internal creative teams and external non-profit partners to create campaign -ranslating client needs and branding strategies into design strategies Designing visual concepts using graph design tools Selecting colors, fonts, photographs, layouts and other design elements to communicate creative concepts Articulating and pitching design concepts to internal and external stakeholders About you: Have worked on social impact or non-profit campaigns Strategic and conceptual thinking Understand typography, brand, and other design elements Must have your own computer and Adobe Creative Suite

Our client, a leader in the retail industry, is seeking an Interior Designer to join their team remotely in Pleasanton, CA. The primary role of the Interior Designer is to consult with clients and industry influencers to solve workplace problems, providing furniture solutions and finish/material selections. Additionally, you will create and deliver client presentations that sell design solutions, as well as creating digital renderings to aid in visual communication. This role actively participates in promoting the sale of interior design services to clients. Responsibilities: Promote the sale of interior design services through consultative process in the sales cycle with supporting research and business case information Provide consultative design services including but not limited to producing 2D/3D drawings, specifications, and finish selections throughout the project opportunity Creating innovative design concepts that address user needs, work flow, brand identity, budgets, timeframes, integration of existing products, typicals and furnishing standards, building finishes and the integration of a cohesive design statement Provides furniture specifications in form of CAP Worksheet Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, or related field 2+ years working in a dealership environment Experience in pace planning, furniture product selection and specification and application in AutoCad or CET, Cap, Visual Impressions and other software tools Moderate to advanced level of production specification and application knowledge If this lines up with your experience, then apply today!

Our client, a large publishing company has an immediate need for an integrated designer. You will be working on a variety of projects across digital and print for the consumer marketing team for a group of iconic publications. You will work as part of the design team on the design and production of creative assets (heavy digital) for the consumer marketing team. We are specifically looking for direct marketing experience with a specific call to action in your designs. Requirements: Proficient in Photoshop Experience designing emails, and other marketing design pieces with the call to action as the primary goal Strong understanding of direct marketing design Strong use of typography, and understanding of how it drives branding initiatives Ability to work fast and efficient in a deadline driven environment

Our client, a youtube content company, is seeking a Merchandise Product Design Manager to join their team. Responsibilities: Be accountable for the entire development and execution of product lines from creative to fulfillment, collaborate with our creative and content teams to ensure innovative designs and promotions Work with our external partners to ultimately be responsible for ensuring the entire process runs smoothly Work with creative team to develop overall creative vision for merchandise Develop & plan overall visual direction for product drop on consistent cadence Head design for physical product Collaborate with creative team to revise and iterate ideas to ensure product impact Be accountable for entire development to execution of every product line Develop a sound strategy for creative direction and execution of all ancillary promotional materials (website, emails, marketing, etc) Collaborate with branded content team to produce in-episode promotions of merchandise Innovate ways to build brand and create opportunities through mechanisms such as external brand partnerships and collaborations Coordinate with fulfillment dept. to ensure feasibility, deliver assets, communicate timelines Design or outsource and oversee design for ancillary site, marketing, & promo assets Execute marketing strategy through leveraging internal and external partners Deliver all necessary assets and marketing materials package to necessary internal partners for execution Leverage sales data and customer feedback to make better, more informed decisions for future products Adjust inventories, timings, pricing accordingly to drive the most business ROI while not compromising on brand metrics Musts: 7-10 years of practical experience or in a relevant area Be aware of or be willing to learn about car culture and the automotive landscape Aware of YouTube/Digital content trends. Understanding of online community building and other “fandom” content merchandising trends Understanding of apparel design and fulfillment life cycle, including product launch and social media marketing Excellent communication skills Able to work meet deadlines and work with a budget Education (HS Diploma, BA, BS, MA, MS, J.D.,Ph.D.): Bachelor degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in a relevant Design subject or equivalent combination of education and experience Practical experience and strong leadership qualities are required Strong technical design skills ranging from graphic design to photoshop/illustrator

Our client located in Ft. Pierce is seeking a CAD Developer to join them. This position supports a team of Structural Engineers by making concise structural details and plans for residential buildings. Responsibilities: Develop Architectural layouts from engineering notes, sketches, and/or other drawings, ensuring they meet standards and codes Coordination and development of construction drawings. Produce drawings or modify existing drawings Analyze technical problems; devise new or improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions; and communicate those to supervisor for approval and implementation Coordinates with various parties to gather information required to create building project plans. Manages CAD library and drawing templates Maintains quality service by following organization standards Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

One of our favorite Fortune 500 client has started ramping back up and has immediate needs for Senior Mobile Visual Designers! If you are a Native Mobile Designer and interested in joining a growing corporate company with a ton of potential for career growth, continue reading! Our growing Creative User Experience and Design Group is looking for a Senior Visual Designer with experience in iOS, Android and responsive web applications, as well as digital marketing on .com sites and email communications. We are looking for someone who wants to do innovative, award-winning work in a flexible, fun, caring environment where they are treated with respect. As a Senior Visual Designer, you will work on diverse digital initiatives within the enterprise and be responsible for the essence of the brand and library of native components. Your in-depth understanding of visual design principles and desire to push conceptual thinking and the latest design and technology trends will be critical in creating experiences that meet the needs of consumers on an emotional level. Can You? Design beautiful and smart native mobile solutions that delight our agents and customers Understand and interpret brand, user and business needs, in order to develop innovative, creative and results-oriented digital solutions Partner with UX Architects, Copywriters, Researchers and Technology team members to ensure design follows best practices, optimizes messaging and is technically feasible? Work on large-scale mobile applications while juggling multiple stakeholder initiatives? Be an engaging and effective communicator of ideas Inspire others with your enthusiasm and work ethic Brainstorm big ideas in a group setting and express your opinion Ensure design consistency and quality across multiple digital channels Maintain relevancy in the field by monitoring digital trends, attending workshops and joining professional groups Qualifications: Strong, smart and beautiful portfolio demonstrating expertise in concept, design and visual hierarchy concerning native mobile experiences BFA or BA in related field, or equivalent work experience, or digital UI/UX bootcamp certification (focused on Visual). 5+ years of visual design experience in a collaborative environment Proven ability to work within brand and native guidelines to create compelling visual solutions Proficient with a wide range of design tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision and/or Zeplin Ability to work effectively from information architecture and translate wireframes into modular, consistent, and usable designs Understanding of capabilities and limitations of mobile specific technologies (you will not be expected to code) Excellent communication, organization and time management skills Highly motivated, positive and a passionate team player Bonus Skills: Working knowledge of Sketch and InVision or the strong desire to learn UX or Human Factors training Experience working in an Agile environment Understanding of mobile grid systems and the differences between Android and iOS components Strong affinity for iOS and Android Interface Guidelines Strong understanding of digital typography, typographic hierarchy, and native styles If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, now is the time to apply below. This opportunity will move quickly and you don't want to miss out! When applying, please make sure to include a portfolio link that speaks to your Native Mobile Design experience. **Sorry, no C2C or Sponsorship is available for this opportunity!**

One of our favorite Fortune 500 client has started ramping back up and has immediate needs for Senior Mobile Visual Designers! If you are a Native Mobile Designer and interested in joining a growing corporate company with a ton of potential for career growth, continue reading! Company's rapidly growing User Experience and Design Group is looking for a highly motivated, UX Visual Designer who will be responsible for crafting an innovative design system for various responsive web, mobile platforms and marketing experiences. Our ideal candidate possesses a broad understanding of multiple design avenues but is focused and thrives in the discipline of Visual Design & Design Systems. You can expect to work closely with Lead Designers and take on responsibilities that push you to learn and grow your skills. A passion for user centered design is a must. The Experience Design team is a multi-disciplinary group that designs user interactions and experiences with devices, systems and services that provide a positive, engaging and productive experience. The team is made up of Experience Designers, UX Writers, UX Researchers, Front-end Engineers, and Visual Designers who work together to design delightful experiences. The team is responsible for applying knowledge of user-centered design methods, human-computer interaction and industry best practices to drive useful and usable interface design solutions Are you able to? Work across several teams to design the visual style of UI components Understand how completed designs can be distilled down into individual elements An ability to see how patterns can be used across an enterprise. Along with potential for future iterations or improvements Strong prioritization skills Understanding of UI best practices, standards, and nomenclature and how they contrast and overlap Design beautiful and smart responsive web and native mobile solutions that delight consumers Focus on both conceptual and detail design Understand and interpret brand and business needs, and transform them into innovative, creative and results-oriented digital solutions Create & iterate visual design deliverables under the guidance of Lead Designer Ensure design consistency and quality across multiple digital channels Brainstorm big ideas in a group setting and express your opinion Effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines Maintain relevancy in the field by monitoring digital trends, attending workshops and joining professional groups Qualifications: Education & Experience 2-5 years of mobile/visual design experience in a collaborative environment Bachelor's degree in visual or graphics design, BA in related field, or equivalent work experience Strong portfolio demonstrating high-caliber visual communication, web, mobile design and production skills Fluent in Sketch, Zeplin and Adobe Creative Suite Experience designing responsive websites as well as native mobile (iOS and Android) Knowledge of existing designs systems and methods such as material design, atomic design and Apple’s user interface guidelines An understanding of user-centered design in UX patterns Ability to work within brand guidelines to create compelling visual solutions Collaborate effectively with Information Architecture to translate wireframes into works of art Understanding of front-end technologies, including CSS, HTML, and JavaScript (not be expected to code) Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills Highly motivated, positive and a passionate team player Skills: Ability to work collaboratively and think flexibly Naturally curious, empathetic, humble and passionate about human-centered design Ability to work across multiple methodologies and processes and help to improve upon them Organized and able to manage personal and project timetables Engaging and effective communicator of ideas Keep up to date in respective fields by monitoring trends, attending workshops and conferences, joining professional groups, and sharing craft and successes Inspire others with enthusiasm and work ethic Bonus skills (not required): Illustration capabilities Motion and micro animation If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, now is the time to apply below. This opportunity will move quickly and you don't want to miss out! When applying, please make sure to include a portfolio link that speaks to your Native Mobile Design experience. **Sorry, no C2C or Sponsorship is available for this opportunity!**