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Our client, a top health/fitness company, is looking for a Web Production Designer for a 4+ month contract. JOB DESCRIPTION: The ideal candidate for this role is obsessed with details and loves to keep a good organized system. You’ll be working with the web team to help design and produce global online assets. Responsible for creating basic web graphics, copy layouts while processing images and backgrounds for online. SKILLS + EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years of experience in design (visual and UI) Serious skills in the Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch, working knowledge of InVision Understanding of the latest digital design trends Experience designing for web, mobile and responsive (eCommerce a plus) and how web development works Understanding of how to export and delivery web files for best resolution and size Insane work ethic and even better sense of humor Positive attitude and solid sense of humor

Our client, a top health/fitness company, is looking for a Visual Designer for a 5 Month Contract. JOB DESCRIPTION:  The ideal candidate for this role is an enthusiastic, collaborative person with a great work ethic and a whole lot of attention to detail. Someone who brings their A-game every day, is ready to learn and will do everything it takes to get the job done. SKILLS + REQUIREMENTS: 5 years of experience designing for web and mobile Skills in Sketch and the Adobe Creative Suite Strong visual design sense and a keen eye for detail Understanding of the latest design trends Solid work ethic and an even better sense of humor Ability to present creative and manage multiple projects at once Positive attitude and solid sense of humor

Our client, a top health/fitness company, is looking for a Visual Designer for a 5 Month Contract. JOB DESCRIPTION:  The ideal candidate for this role is an imaginative, collaborative person with fresh ideas and the ability to bring them to life with very little time, very little direction and a whole lot of attention to detail. Someone who brings their A-game every day, shines under pressure and thinks outside the box—especially within the confines of a box. If you freaking love design, really like a fast-paced workplace, have a crush on the internet and think Proxima Nova is at least ok, let’s talk. SKILLS + EXPERIENCE: 7 years of experience in design (visual and UI) Serious skills in the Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch, working knowledge of InVision Understanding of the latest digital design trends Experience designing beautiful experiences for web, mobile and responsive (eCommerce a plus) under large global brands Understanding of how to export and delivery web files Insane work ethic and even better sense of humor Strong visual design sense and keen eye for detail Ability to present and sell creative Positive attitude and solid sense of humor BONUS: Prototyping experience Agency experience

Onward Search has an exciting Visual Designer opportunity with a premier financial client in Palo Alto. This candidate will be joining a mobile development team to create visuals and brand feel for a new application. You will be working with UX Designers and the Development team, so working cross functionally is a key component. This opportunity will start as a remote opportunity for the foreseeable future, but with the intention of eventually going back on site so you must be local. If you're interested in hearing more, apply today! Responsibilities: Participate in the full design process from user research, concept creation, story boarding, interaction design and visual design You will work closely with the leadership team to translate business strategy into compelling visual artifacts You will collaborate with an experienced agency to create a brand identity for the new venture. You will translate this brand identity to a visual system for all touchpoints both online and offline, to customers, stakeholders and general public! You will express your creativity through authentic storytelling and attractive artifacts such as posters, infographics, posters, videos etc. You will create high quality keynote and Powerpoint presentations to be used internally and externally Requirements: Recently completed or working towards a degree in graphic design, visual design, or other related fields An online portfolio or samples of work demonstrating relevant experience Familiarity with design thinking and service design Ability to communicate abstract design concepts visually, in a beautiful, clear and engaging manner Proficiency with design tools (i.e. Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InVision, Axure) Understanding of UX design principles and ability to apply design principles in a user interface context Ability to collaborate across various functional areas in the organizations and make the case for change through design Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment

Our client is looking to hire a COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER for a 2+ month remote assignment. This person will partner with the Director of Communications and will help with special projects on an as needed basis. They will also help develop and implement a strategy that grows their media relations and exposure. RESPONSIBILITES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Write and distribute media materials, press releases, and other action emails to media Demonstrates leadership and ability to work independently Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills Media relations in a nonprofit environment a plus Writing samples required Three to five years of professional experience Bachelor’s degree

Our client, an internet platform, is looking for a Copywriter with 4+ years of experience to join their team. This is a contract, 40 hrs/wk through the end of November 2020. The ideal candidate should be interested in working on global strategy, narrative, and campaigns. Responsibilities include: Establishing voice for business expression brand Working to develop copy for sales team and their communication outlets Working with marketing teams on copy for internal and external materials and channels (i.e. newsletters, internal sites, etc.) Doing research and then creative stories from the data Managing relationships with external creative agency partners Experience: Copy experience at ad agency, brand, or creative agency Strong writing ability to tell data-driven stories Excellent communication and presentation skills Bonus points – experience with global teams

Onward Search has an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Digital Marketing Analyst with a CPG company. This position will be a part-time (10-20 hours a week DOE) contract position for 3 months. This person will be reporting into the Digital Marketing Manager. Responsibilities include: Create various monthly reports across email, web, social and digital ads Pull together data and insights across channels and then highlight for senior leadership Decipher data and analyze in a high output way Help develop heat map studies for their website; getting this set up/analyzing reporting data Create reports of insights learned from social listening tools like Pulsar, Audiense and Unmetric to be able to help them get a better understanding of their audience segments and chatter across the social landscape Help them understand their competitors and trends on social media Make recommendations on how they can improve Experience: Experience in e-commerce ad strategy and analytics is a plus. 4+ years of experience with digital analytics/digital marketing Strong understanding of Google Analytics, MailChimp and Crazy Egg Understanding of social listening tools: general understanding of tools (the tools they use are - Pulsar, Audiense and Unmetric)

Onward Search has an exciting opportunity for a full time Social Media Coordinator with a CPG company in the North Bay Area. This person will be executing tasks associated with social media content and campaigns across our social media communities. This includes; FB, IG, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube. This person has a proven track record of creating engaging social media content, working on multiple projects by being fast and nimble, building relationships with influencers and curating data into easily digestible and concise reports. This person will be reporting into the Digital Marketing Manager. Responsibilities include: Create content calendars for daily posts and engagement Engage daily with consumers and respond to posts, direct messages, and outreach Research audience preferences and discover current trends Create engaging text, image, and video content Designing posts to sustain readers’ curiosity and creating buzz around new products Keyword tagging on all posts to support ongoing analysis of social performance Research, vet, and recommend influencers; initiate and foster relationships with influencers Experience: 2-3 years of relevant social media experience at an agency or mission-driven company. Food/CPG experience preferred Knowledge of social media, influencer marketing and innovative ways to communicate with audience and partners Experience writing copy for social media Ability to interpret analytics and compile insightful social media reports Must be able to prioritize while juggling multiple projects at once, comfortable in fast-paced environment and a decisive thinker under pressure Passion and/or interest in working at a company that values humility and takes a people-first approach Requirements: Complete a social media writing exercise Provide an example of a social media report and links to social media accounts you have contributed to

Our client, a top insurance company, is looking to hire a Digital Product Operations Specialist for a freelance assignment. Under general direction of Digital Product Operations Manager, you will use your expertise in process analysis and improvement to help build and maintain our operational model, freeing up Product Managers to focus on meeting their business objectives. With your prior experience, you are able to work with a high level of independence to identify gaps, build processes and systems from the ground up or improve on existing structures, and create aids and tools for users and stakeholders. RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Working with Product Managers on identifying the right product backlogs for disposition of incoming demand Along the way discuss an improvement to our intake process that you can work to implement Training stakeholders on existing processes, noting any gaps in processes or variations that may be needed Bring potential solutions, along with benchmarks or best practices, back to the DPM Operations group for discussion Completing research and business analysis on a complex incoming demand request, with the goal of determining where the request belongs within the Product Management team Forging an agreement with our Product Managers and documenting best practices for the tools that house our roadmaps and backlogs, so that we are using our tools in a consistent and predictable way Discussing our Roadmap taxonomy with Product Managers and other stakeholders, and developing multiple roadmap views to meet the needs of specific audiences Collaborating with our data services team and Product Managers to develop and maintain a dashboard that shows KPI metrics for each of our products, or preparing a presentation that use our metrics to explain our objectives and show progress Contributing to the planning for our next big team, steering, or planning meeting Experience using principles, theories and concepts applicable to process engineering Self-starter with a can-do attitude and ability to handle multiple activities Highly collaborative orientation, able to build relationships with business partners within and across divisions Team player able to work effectively at varying levels of an organization with the ability to influence others and move toward consensus Proven ability to proactively identify needed change and act as an agent for this change, implementing across functions through relationships and influencez Proven communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization, both written and verbally Ability to think creatively and to drive innovation Expert information-gathering, analytical and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of the following tools preferred: Aha!, JIRA/Confluence, MixPanel, Tableau, Power BI Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience SKILLS + EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of related experience, including experience improving and optimizing business operations and processes 3-5 years of experience in or partnering with a Digital Product Management organization Working knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies

Onward Search is currently seeking an experienced design professional with proven experience in creating eye catching design work for digital projects. We are seeking this individual on a 6-month extendable contract basis working out of our clients San Jose, CA office. Apply today to speak with one of our associates to learn more! Responsibilities: Conceptualize and design multi-channel creative assets (web, email) that are engaging and clean, with a consistent look and feel that adhere to brand guidelines Manage multiple projects on an assigned timeline Design traffic drivers including banners, landing pages, emails, and mor Qualifications: Must be proficient in Photoshop and have excellent typography skills Excellent presentation skills to present ideas and designs in creative reviews Strong collaboration skills a must, as candidate will be working closely with various teams of copywriters, designers, site merchandisers, creative director, business leads, and more Understand and demonstrate fundamentals of graphic design as it applies to brand, layout, and digital graphic production Meticulous attention to detail and great at multitasking Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Preferred Skills and Experience: 4+ years of proven experience working with digital assets and/or campaigns Bachelor's Degree in graphic design or equivalent field