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Onward Search is looking for a Design Operations Manager for one of our leading beauty clients in NYC. This is a freelance to hire opportunity starting ASAP. You will be working as part of a cross functional team and responsible for the oversight of numerous projects. This will include getting approvals, prioritizing activities, streamlining workflow, ensuring compliance and much more. Qualifications : 5+ years related work experience in a traffic/operations environment. Experience with project management for in a high volume environment. Work with Creative/Design Production department to insure goals are established and achieved, meeting all deadlines within budget. Proficiency using MAC systems platforms. Strong presentation skills with ability to organize, prioritize, and manage others if needed. Understanding of production process with strong attention to detail. Calm demeanor in high volume high pressure situations. Can do attitude with the willingness to take direction on process. ​Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Onward Search is looking for an experienced UX Designer for a growing financial client in New York City. This candidate should have an exuberant passion for the power of strategic design and an “anything’s possible” mindset. You’re not cynical or inflexible. You’re proud of your work, your skill, your experience and your expertise and you want to be part of something great. A portfolio which highlights strong understanding of design elements such as color, photography, iconography and animation. Your portfolio should also include project examples that showcase digital branding, UI elements and illustration. Understanding of interface and interaction patterns and best practices for various platforms, as well as experience working within a responsive design framework. Understanding of human centered design and UX practices. Interest in partnering with other UX designers that specialize in content, strategy, and research on user research, journey maps and user flows. Experience working within established brand guidelines and style guide. Interest in helping govern digital guidelines and flex system where needed. Ability to work from low fidelity to high fidelity. Experience creating prototypes that showcase design concepts and interaction patterns. Knowledge of html and CSS, with the ability to work closely with engineers to implement designs. Ability to work collaboratively within cross-disciplinary teams, as well as ability to work independently. Ability to quickly deliver multiple, inventive ideas that are fresh and simple while solving complex customer and business needs. Confidence in sharing in-progress work with team mates. Understanding and utilization of Lean and Agile methodologies. Research the latest technologies, best practices, and online trends to provide recommendations for the team. Proficiency with current design tools (Adobe CC, Sketch, Invision, etc). Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. At least 5 years of experience with user experience (UX) design. At least 5 years of experience designing digital products or at least 5 years of experience designing omni-channel services. At least 5 years of experience designing for native platforms (iOS and/or Android). At least 5 years of experience working with Agile product development teams or at least 5 years of experience working with Lean product development teams. Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Out client, a well-known beauty company, is looking for a Freelance Packaging Designer. This is an ongoing assignment that will immediately onsite in NYC. The ideal candidate has experience designing beauty packaging for well-known beauty brands. An industrial / 3D design background is preferred, but not a must-have. About you: Understanding of product and industrial design. Although not necessary, you should have experience with print and production Innovative beauty packaging in your portfolio Experience designing an array of print assets including campaign concepts, gift sets, cartons, bags designs, inserts and other promotional assets Qualifications: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) is required Industrial design skills preferred Detail oriented with impeccable design abilities Strong in typography, graphics, and use of color Interested in this opportunity? Apply now with your resume and portfolio!

Our client, a healthcare / pharma agency - has an immediate need for a Freelance Integrated Project Manager. This will be an onsite freelance position. You will work on a variety of print and digital (website, banners emails, social etc.) projects You will be responsible for timelines, budgets etc. This is not a traffic role. You will be working on an OTC wellness brand. It will be your job to run the day to day of building timelines for new projects, and ensure that existing projects are on track. Pharma experience is not mandatory, but it is preferred for this role. Requirements: 4+ years Advertising Agency Project Management Ideal candidate has experience with ProofHQ (highly preferred) Strong experience handling Timeline, budgets, etc Confident in cross team communications Open to being client-facing Strong Pharma Regulatory understanding preferred Interested? Submit your resume!

Our client, an entertainment and activation agency, is looking for a Creative Director with an experiential art background to support on a 6 month freelance project starting as soon as possible. The Creative Director will be leading the creative charge for a partnership with a well-known women's multicultural focused publication. The ideal candidate will have experience designing for and understanding a female multicultural audience. Day To Day: Partner with Account and Strategy leads on initiatives from pre-brief stage through execution. Concept experiential creative ideas for the theme and build of an event design experience. Act as the hands-on creative designer bringing your creative concepts to life. Run creative projects at a high-level but also with a hands-on approach. Understand and carry the agency's vision and approach forward. Travel to client, productions, meetings where necessary. Wanted: 2-4 years of experience in a Creative Director seat at an agency or in-house at an experiential and entertainment focused company. 10+ years in the creative field coming from an Art background. Must have experience designing for a female focused brand and target audience. BONUS if you have CAD and rendering skills. Experience developing advertising and branding for a multicultural audience. You are a natural leader with creative skills and the ability to make sense of complex information. Comfortable presenting and selling creative concepts to large groups. Ability to design and write concepts based on input from clients, account service and strategy. Bachelor's degree (preferred in design, marketing or advertising). Up-to-date resume and portfolio. Your own computer is required for this job. Interested and qualified for this opportunity? Apply now with your portfolio and resume!

Our client, a global boutique agency at the intersection of technology and experiential is looking to hire a 3D Designer with attention in the experiential and exhibit spaces for a full-time role. This role will begin on-site in NYC on as soon as possible. Day to Day: Partnering with a team of creatives, designers, producers, vendors and clients to concept and bring to life brand experiences. Support on initial project conceptualization. Develop renderings for various projects bringing ides through to modeling and final rendering to be produced. Presenting your ideas both internal teams and clients. Receive feedback and revise based on requests. Travel on-site to various projects, working with producers and vendors to ensure setups go as intended. Wanted: 1-3 years of 3D Design with a focus on experience design and technical visualization. Expertise with CAD, ideally in Vectorworks. Bonus if you can work in Cinema4D. Good knowledge of Adobe Suite, specifically Photoshop. Have worked on-site, seeing a project from design to live execution. Experience partnering with a team of producers, contractors and creatives. Have been client-facing in previous roles. Must be well organized and be able to self-manage at times. Enjoy working as part of a team and individually as needed. You enjoy working on various types of projects across event, exhibit, etc. Up to date portfolio.

Onward Search is looking for a Project Manager with Packaging experience for one of our leading beauty clients on a freelance basis. This role is onsite in NYC starting ASAP. This candidate will be responsible for ensuring all projects are completed and meet the design, quality, cost, functionality, and manufacturability objectives. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree 3+ years of experience in package development, quality assurance, or manufacturing Experience managing timelines and budgets Experience managing projects through Technical Packaging to ensure construction and design meets engineering requirements Must have fashion, beauty / cosmetics industry experience Knowledge of materials used in the construction and manufacturing of packaging Enthusiastic and collaborative, with strong writing/communication skills Experience with cross team communication

Downtown agency is hiring a mid-level Designer/Art Director (Healthcare) to join their growing health division on a temp to permanent basis. You would be based in Manhattan and assisting a team with Digital and Social projects for two growing brands. This role starts ASAP on-site in Manhattan! 3+ years of experience working on creative content for healthcare brands (strong preference for Diabetes brands) Agency experience Interest in working on Digital and Social content Hands on and concepting abilities Self starter that requires minimal handholding Ability to transfer brand and style across platforms Can come up with concepts and willing to share with team Strong communicator Interested? Please apply today!

Downtown agency is hiring a mid-level Copywriter (Healthcare) to join their growing health division on a temp to permanent basis. You would be based in Manhattan and assisting a team with Digital and Social projects for two growing brands. Our client is looking for talent who have experience working on Diabetes brands. This role starts ASAP on-site in NYC. About you: 3+ years of experience working on creative content for healthcare brands with some experience working on Diabetes brands Agency experience Interest in working on Digital and Social content Hands on and concepting abilities Self starter that requires minimal handholding Ability to transfer brand and style across platforms Can come up with concepts and willing to share with team Strong communicator Interested? Please apply today!

Influencer marketing platform company located in downtown NYC is hiring a Digital Product Designer with 2+ years experience on a temp to permanent basis. This role reports into the Lead Product Designer. The ideal candidate will have strong typography, visual UI design, wire framing, prototyping experience. Communication is a big part of the job, so the Product Designer must feel confident enough to contribute to the entire creative process. Keeping a finger on the pulse of current trends is also key! Strong written and verbal communication skills; sharing of ideas in a group setting 1 - 2+ years experience as a Product Designer Understanding of typography, layout, color theory Wireframing, prototyping, UI Design Strong in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch, InVision, basic HTML/CSS Design thinking abilities and can accurately describe design decisions The ability to meet deadlines in a high pressure environment On point organizational skills Willingness to contribute ideas Can oversee projects from ideation through completion Assist with maintaining digital and print branding materials, as well as helping develop style guide for both marketing and tech teams Are located in NYC and can work onsite