Our client, a video game company, is seeking an Information Systems Engineer to join the team. As an Application Engineer (Collaboration Platforms), you will report to a Manager, Information Technology in Los Angeles, California. You will join a multi-functional team collaborating to administer, operate and support numerous Collaboration Platforms. Your role will be to operate several Collaboration Platforms that help deliver amazing experiences to Players. You will achieve this by working with skilled and passionate teammates, as well as our trusted partners inside and outside.  Responsibilities: Operate and support several Software as a Service (SaaS) Collaboration Platforms  Resolve elevated support requests Identify and document new support categories so they can be then be implemented in our service portal Identify and document opportunities to automate support requests Define and capture usage statistics for each Collaboration Platform Review usage for each Collaboration Platform and deactivate stale accounts in order to right-size our subscription and investment Define Data Retention Policies for each Collaboration Platform in order to periodically delete outdated content Build and maintain value-added relationships with software vendors in order to maximize the value we get from each Collaboration Platform Stay on top of Product Roadmaps in order to proactively communicate meaningful changes to stakeholders Review requests for new Collaboration Platforms or add-ons and integrations for existing Collaboration Platforms Streamline the process for new Collaboration Platforms or add-ons and integrations Participate in portfolio rationalization initiatives in order to decommission similar - Collaboration Platforms Required Qualifications:  3 to 5 years experience in managing Collaboration Platforms Excellent English language skills: you are comfortable presenting to large audiences and excel at writing in-depth application how-tos, documenting processes, and producing user-facing documentation Experience working in IT Service Management platforms such as ServiceNow or Jira Service Management Proficiency in Agile methodologies and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban Proficiency with operating and supporting several Collaboration Platforms, at the scale of several thousand users  Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science; Information Science, or equivalent work experience Experience building specifications for support requests in ServiceNow, including forms and workflows Experience working with directory services such as Active Directory ITIL v4 Foundation Certification or equivalent knowledge of core IT Service Management concepts Proficiency in several of the following Collaboration Platforms: Aha, Airtable, Asana, LucidSuite, Miro, Notion, ProductBoard, Smartsheets, Trello, TeamRetro.

Our viral YouTube entertainment client has one opening for onsite Mid Level YouTube Thumbnail Graphic Designer for a viral youtube channel and sports personality/content/influencer/ecommerce company. The designer will be creating multiple thumbnails and graphics for projects per week for a viral and notable YouTube channel and ecommerce brand. Required: 2+ years of experience with Adobe Suite, Photoshop Expert wanted Strong with photo manipulation, highlights, lighting, generating the style and vision theyre after, know how to make an attention grabbing graphic, up on industry and youtube trends with graphics, someone willing to learn and bring their talented eye to the team Strong portfolio with thumbnail experience. Please do not apply without this requirement 1+ year in recent Youtube thumbnail graphic design experience.  Please do not apply without this requirement Passion for Youtube and basketball/sports Strong with color, style, spacing, creative briefs Adhere to brand style guide and aesthetic Able to execute high quality work Knowledge of Microsoft Suite like Excel and Word Able to work collaboratively but also as an individual contributor Soft skills of open, positive, flexible, foster growth, sharing creative mindsets, no toxicity, strong with creative briefs, creative vision, content creator mindset, esports mindset, sports mindset, down for building something great with a team and digging in to meet timelines Please apply today to learn more! To learn more about this opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today!  What’s in our benefits packages:   Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  Life Insurance  401k Program  Commuter Benefit  eLearning  Education Reimbursement  Ongoing Training & Development   *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.   At Onward Search, our job is to find you dream jobs.   We are creatives, marketers and digital wizards who use our talents to connect talented people with the nation’s leading brands. And our relationship won’t end with your start date.   More than recruiters, we are your advocates, advisors, and employers of record. We pay weekly, make sure your needs are met, and measure our success by yours. Join us.  DE&I is not just our promise, it’s our passion.  Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment regarding race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances.   Refer-A-Friend  Have talented friends or colleagues in your network looking for their next gig? Refer them to us and earn $500!  Uncover more creative, marketing and tech opportunities at Onwardsearch.com.  

Our viral exciting YouTube entertainment client has two openings for onsite Mid Level Video Editor for a viral youtube channel and sports personality/content/influencer/ecommerce company. The editor will be editing videos (1-2+ per week) for a viral and notable YouTube channel, might also have video editing needed for apparel brand they promote. Onsite 5x per week in LA/Thousand Oaks area, no relocation offered. Must have strong video reel of strong youtube editing examples. Required: 2 plus years of experience with Adobe Suite Strong video reel of youtube editing experience. Please do not apply without this requirement 2+ years in recent Youtube channel video marketing. Recap video experience, Reaction YouTube video experience. Please do not apply without this requirement Passion for Youtube and basketball/sports Knowledge of comedic timing, funny bits, how to look. at a script or dialogue and know the meat and potatoes of it Adhere to brand style guide and aesthetic of video edits and video qualify Able to build quick animation clips to insert into funny moments in a video Knowledge of Microsoft Suite like Excel and Word Able to work collaboratively but also as an individual contributor Able to understand creative direction and visuals Strong eye for editing Build out inperson editing themes A plus is incorporating AI editing tools Soft skills of open, positive, flexible, foster growth, sharing creative mindsets, no toxicity, strong with creative briefs, creative vision, content creator mindset, esports mindset, sports mindset, down for building something great with a team and digging in to meet timelines Please apply today to learn more! To learn more about this opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today!  What’s in our benefits packages:   Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  Life Insurance  401k Program  Commuter Benefit  eLearning  Education Reimbursement  Ongoing Training & Development   *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.   At Onward Search, our job is to find you dream jobs.   We are creatives, marketers and digital wizards who use our talents to connect talented people with the nation’s leading brands. And our relationship won’t end with your start date.   More than recruiters, we are your advocates, advisors, and employers of record. We pay weekly, make sure your needs are met, and measure our success by yours. Join us.  DE&I is not just our promise, it’s our passion.  Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment regarding race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances.   Refer-A-Friend  Have talented friends or colleagues in your network looking for their next gig? Refer them to us and earn $500!  Uncover more creative, marketing and tech opportunities at Onwardsearch.com.  

A clinical skincare brand is looking for a Creative Director to join their team!  Creative Director Responsibilities:  Overseeing and directing the creation of art, photo/video, copy, and layout for creative projects. Scouting, contracting and finalizing outsourced creative projects or collaterals. Supervising the creation and update of all packaging labels and containers. Ensure adherence to brand guidelines in all creative deliverables.  Implementing policies and standards that reinforce the organization's branding strategy and quality goals. Managing the the creative team and partners that may include graphic designers, videographers, copywriters, partners and vendors. Evaluates and adopts the most effective tools and techniques for communication and advertising initiatives across all media. Leads the development of creative briefs and utilizes design methodologies that meet the business objectives and timelines of the organization and stakeholders. Creative Director Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in art, graphic design, marketing, or equivalent professional experience required.  6-8 years of creative experience. Minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience. Experience in manufacturing or B2B-driven marketing. Experience in the skincare or beauty industry strongly preferred. A solid understanding of design, copy, and editorial practices Strong proficiency in Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills that will encourage, strengthen and develop a strong creative team while still satisfying the needs of the executive team. Have in-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel marketing models in the Skincare/Beauty industry. Must be a creative thinker and strategic planner. Must be proficient at setting realistic deadlines and remain flexible when priorities change. Ability to ideate and execute on effective creative deliverables while ensuring constant adherence to brand guidelines. 

Onward Search needs a Social Media Content Producer for our client a financial services organization.  You’ll join the The Media Strategy team to design and Illustrate to create social content for regional and global social platforms and channels (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn). Additional responsibilities include working closely with the Social Media Manager to execute the overall social strategy, KPIs, targets, and goals to improve brand awareness and increase social engagement. This is a 1 year opportunity that could possibly extend to 2 years.  Full-time hours hybrid onsite in Los Angeles, CA.  Benefits will be available!   To learn more about this Social Media Content Producer opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today!  As a Social Media Content Producer you’ll:  Create visually appealing and engaging content for our client's social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for design and be able to work collaboratively with our marketing and content teams to develop effective social media campaigns Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all social media channels Produce social media content for both in-the-moment and planned communication Serve as a brand journalist, conceptualizing, planning, interviewing, writing, pitching, and publishing content Collaborate with the product, marketing, and content teams to ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all social media channels Create engaging graphics and images with necessary approvals to drive views and subscriptions Compile and organize pitch decks of creative concepts Deliver social media platform training and best practices to ensure the firm is compliant, meeting social guidelines, and continually improving Make data-informed decisions to grow our base and reach on channels Stay up to date with social media trends and best practices to ensure our content remains fresh and engaging Skills & Experience needed:   Fluency with social networking sites and prior experience using web technologies and social media publishing and analytical tools Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, and other graphic design tools Proactive, able to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines College degree with digital marketing or a creative focus preferred Excellent time management and organizational skills A passion for social media and an interest in keeping up with the latest trends and emerging technologies Top candidates for this position would have: 5+ years of experience in a social media creative role Financial services or regulated industry experience Prior experience in design, illustrations, and videography A portfolio showcasing previous social media content creation experience To learn more about this Social Media Content Producer opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today!  What’s in our benefits packages:   Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  Life Insurance  401k Program  Commuter Benefit  eLearning  Education Reimbursement  Ongoing Training & Development   *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.   At Onward Search, our job is to find you dream jobs.   We are creatives, marketers and digital wizards who use our talents to connect talented people with the nation’s leading brands. And our relationship won’t end with your start date.   More than recruiters, we are your advocates, advisors, and employers of record. We pay weekly, make sure your needs are met, and measure our success by yours. Join us.  DE&I is not just our promise, it’s our passion.  Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment regarding race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances.   Refer-A-Friend  Have talented friends or colleagues in your network looking for their next gig? Refer them to us and earn $500!  Uncover more creative, marketing and tech opportunities at Onwardsearch.com.  

Our client, a social media content company is seeking a Visual Designer for a contract position. You will Support visual design needs across consumer and enterprise products. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with production designers, system designers, product designers and engineers. Define a new style for and implement new system icons across our entire suite of consumer and enterprise products. Design 2D illustrations and 2D animations. Branding design for new products and features. Deliver production ready design assets for our engineering teams. Seek out and utilize emerging technologies. Build strong relationships with leadership, product, engineering and design and play a strong role in influencing overall product direction. Require Skills: 4+ years of design experience Must have experience working in collaborative production environments on in-market products with a large and diverse user base. Capable of 2D animation. Understand 2D production processes and best practices. Understand the limitation and requirements of working within mobile applications. Big picture thinking with the end product in mind. Experience using data to inform better design decisions. Refined taste in art and an eye for design. Knowledge of product design process. Experience working on multiple types of visual mediums. Desired Skills: Experience working in AR space. A strong portfolio showcasing your design work and demonstrating a high level of composition, typography, layout, and concepting. Experience using Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or other design tools. Experience developing cohesive visual systems. Experience designing and developing concept art. Experience leading medium to large sized design projects through launch. Experience developing, documenting and implementing a visual language. Experience working with both internal and external partners. A strong perspective on culture and popular design. Brand / Agency design experience is a plus. Knowledge of product strategy. Knowledge of basic development practices.

Onward Search needs an Email Digital Channel Producer for our client a financial services organization.  You’ll join the Email Marketing team to assist in the design, development, testing & deployment of email campaigns.   This is a 6 month opportunity, full-time hours, benefits will be offered.  Hybrid onsite Tues, Wed, Thurs in Los Angeles, CA To learn more about this Email Digital Channel Producer opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today!  As a Email Digital Channel Producer you’ll:  Utilize your deep knowledge of Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Journey Builder as well as your working knnowledge of salesforce.com or similar enterprise CRM to build and deploy email campaigns.  Develop, code, and broadcast emails to intended audiences that meet documented business requirements. Gather email and landing page requirements, including audience, content and design materials. Demonstrate a deep knowledge of coding practices (HTML and CSS) for different email client as well as a deep understanding of email campaign and email UX design best practices Perform A/B testing and testing using other types of testing methodologies Demonstrate a general understanding of JavaScript (AMPScript preferred but not required). Workswith cross-functional teams to manage and deliver channel programs Derive data- first insights to identify opportunities for optimization. Measure and drive email performance with a data-first approach through continual reporting, optimization, and experimentation Prepare accurate reports on project and campaign performance. Understands digital KPIs Contribute to process improvement to maximize efficiencies in creating digital experiences Skills & Experience needed:   Baseline: 5+ years experience working as an email producer, coder or similar Tech Savvy: Utilizes enterprise tools (MarTech Stack. E.g. Email: Salesforce Marketing Cloud Web: Adobe Web Stack) Drives Results: Utilizes analytic resources and technologies (Adobe Analytics, Tableau) Plans and Aligns: Strong interpersonal and project management skills; ability to build relationships Action oriented: Proactive approach to issues rather than reactive Resourcefulness: Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts Communicates Effectively: Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills with team members and manager Strong attention to detail Digital portfolio showcasing various email campaigns, templates etc.  To learn more about this Email Digital Channel Producer opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today!  What’s in our benefits packages:   Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  Life Insurance  401k Program  Commuter Benefit  eLearning  Education Reimbursement  Ongoing Training & Development   *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.   At Onward Search, our job is to find you dream jobs.   We are creatives, marketers and digital wizards who use our talents to connect talented people with the nation’s leading brands. And our relationship won’t end with your start date.   More than recruiters, we are your advocates, advisors, and employers of record. We pay weekly, make sure your needs are met, and measure our success by yours. Join us.  DE&I is not just our promise, it’s our passion.  Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment regarding race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances.   Refer-A-Friend  Have talented friends or colleagues in your network looking for their next gig? Refer them to us and earn $500!  Uncover more creative, marketing and tech opportunities at Onwardsearch.com.  

Onward Play's exciting AAA gaming client is looking for a talented Network Engineer for a long-term contract to support their corporate events and network team.  You'll be joining a dynamic and fun environment on a network team that supports both external facing events as well as internally supporting devs and artists that create some of the best games in the world. This company loves keeping up with latest technology and takes pride in protecting and gatekeeping some of the worlds most popular and beloved gaming franchises. And just like the company as a whole, the team is built on a culture of passion for who they are, what they create, and who they support. Come join the adventure! Your role and responsibilities Work with the events team: Liaison with events team on upcoming events and give direction on buildouts Act as point of contact between events team and network team for any high-level decisions. Review any presented designs and give feedback and recommendations Improve, Implement and audit Look for opportunities to improve efficiency within the network, look for deficiencies in existing implementations, and propose solutions Deploy new hardware on site to improve existing infrastructure or replace aging hardware Audit existing network configurations for old, outdated, or incorrect entries Operations - Troubleshoot and Support Help resolve network issues that are impeding development and implement improvements and solutions to prevent such problems from reoccurring Work on user network issues that get escalated from our service desk team Recommend/Implement ideas that will make our end users workflow easier Security and Stability Collaborate with our security team to manage next generation firewalls and ACLs Maintain an environment that strikes a balance between security and allowing our users to work efficiently Our environment is constantly evolving. The perfect candidate should exhibit a high attention to detail and adjust quickly to an ever-changing environment. Although this position is based in Irvine, we have offices all around the world and you will have the opportunity to interface with users in various locations. A strong candidate will also bring to the table some of the following: 5 Years Experience with Cisco switches and routers (Catalyst and Nexus) Strong experience with networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, spanning tree, DNS etc. Palo Alto firewall experience Remote VPN experience, preferably Palo Alto Experience with network diagnostic tools, Wireshark and tcpdump Wireless controllers and APs, preferably Cisco Familiar with automation tools such as Ansible Experience with corporate network operation and support Experience with network cabling, fiber optics, and enterprise data center environments Strong communication skills Plus Any professional type of certification (CCNP, PCNSA, ) Basic Linux knowledge. Experience with A10 load balancing operational work Experience with Cisco ISE Infoblox DNS Interested in gaming

Our client, a video game company, is seeking a Program Manager II to join the team. JOB DESCRIPTION The Program Manager for Knowledge Management is responsible for the quality and effectiveness of knowledge management practices and tooling. You will define and communicate knowledge authoring standards in collaboration with our teams, ensuring content is written for ease of knowledge application across a global audience. You will work with Technical Writers, Instructional Designers, technical subject matter experts, and knowledge consumers enabling our knowledge management strategy. Responsibilities: Lead a team that will define and communicate knowledge authoring standards including templatization, knowledge organization, variation of media, and use of knowledge management and learning transfer principles Define and improve knowledge management practices to support the developers within the studio Maintain currency of knowledge management industry trends and technology, providing consultancy and facilitating workshops to improve knowledge management practices. Monitor the performance of knowledge tooling, the effectiveness of knowledge standards, and user sentiment of knowledge management programs to define the knowledge management roadmap and opportunity spaces Provide oversight of a technical onboarding program called Tech University in which we provide training in the technical ecosystem of the studio Required Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in technical writing, knowledge management, or organizational learning Excellent teamwork, team leadership, communication, and stakeholder management Familiarity with project tracking software (e.g. Google Sheets, Trello, or Jira) Experience driving documentation efforts for a large organization Desired Qualifications: Experience working with business process modeling and notation Experience designing knowledge flows including decision tree modeling and user knowledge journeys Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM) Experience working with the Notion platform

Onward Play is looking for an onsite Desktop Build Technician for our AAA gaming client. This role will be responsible for building, troubleshooting and configuring systems busy employees. If you know PC hardware inside and out and can troubleshoot Windows operating systems, networking issues, you’re well on your way!   Bring your passion for gaming and technology, along with your desire to dive headfirst into the IT field and get ready to: • Image and configure PC desktops and laptops for deployment • Configure workstation BIOS/UEFI settings • Identify, research, and resolve technical problems • Document, track, and monitor problems to ensure a timely resolution • Manage ticket requests • Install and maintain Windows operating systems (OS) • Troubleshoot PC hardware and software   Responsibilities • Identify patterns and areas for improvement in assigned areas • Provide endpoint imaging solution training to teammates and support teams • Continuously create, review and manage our internal documentation to ensure accuracy for our support teams and product handoff • Provide insightful projections and recommendations for client performance, security and stability • Monitor our imaging service health and coordinate with engineering teams as necessary • Develop effective documentation, tooling, and alerts to both identify and address reliability risks   Requirements • Experience with Windows OS imaging, patching, and deployment • Experience with Windows application packaging and deployment • Experience with Active Directory and GPO administration • Solid understanding of computer security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques • Working experience with service ticket fulfillment and change management workflows • Must work well in a fast paced, collaborative team environment Pluses • Experience with Microsoft imaging services, such as MEM/SCCM or MDT • Experience with scripting for Windows (PowerShell, VB, etc) • Relevant Microsoft Certifications (ex. MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps, MCSE: Mobility) • Understanding of ITIL framework • Love for video games and other geeky stuff