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Our client, a top gaming company located in Redwood City is looking to hire a part-time (20 hrs/wk) Event Manager with tech conference experience for a 3+ month assignment.This person will be responsible for leading bi-weekly project team meetings and managing all meeting presentation and materials. They will also manage event logistics including attendee communication, registration, hotel room blocks, conference space.**Please note that this role is required to travel to Orlando, FL for a tech conference the first week in October 2019 (this will be a 40+ hr week).Responsibilities, Skills and Experience:Develop and maintain a comprehensive event schedule with programs of action and milestones Develop cost estimates, tracks payments, and keep budget accounting for event. Provides accurate allocation of event expenses per project plan. Plan and execute the Team Celebration event during the Conference in Orlando, FL Act as a point of contact for all event vendors, event attendees, and project team Provide on-site support and assist with event load-in and post-event breakdown Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects and assignments Ability to work with various team members and individuals throughout the company Can prioritize deliverables based on team leader input Self-starter who takes ownership and upholds excellent work ethic Excellent written, grammatical, and oral communication skills Strong time management and organizational skills Provides clear work direction and performance expectations Openness to learn and ability to learn quickly Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Onward Search is looking for a Recruiting Coordinator for a 6 month contract. You must have experience in Recruiting, Human Resources or an Office Manager role. Candidates will be expected to work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to execute and improve programs to find top talent.Description:Schedule phone and onsite interviews, organize travel arrangements for candidates, reserve conference rooms, and provide confirmations for the candidates Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to execute and improve programs to find top talent Maintain and help build out candidate profiles in our Applicant Tracking System Work with Talent Experience team to ensure a brilliant candidate experience from first outreach through offer or rejection Post positions to job boards as necessary Complete offers and post-offer processing Hold Hiring Managers and Interviewers accountable to agreed upon roles and responsibilities Assist with the movement and flow of candidates during their on-site interviews Work with Talent Acquisition Operations to maintain all recruiting management records Bachelor's degree  Does this sound like you?Apply now if interested!   

Onward Search is currently seeking a Sr. Designer to help conceptualize and design multi-channel creative assets for one of our top eCommerce clients. The ideal candidate has excellent design, color, and typographic skills and a solid understanding of design principles and industry trends. We are currently seeking this individual for a 12 month extendable contract basis working onsite at our clients San Francisco, CA office. Apply today to speak with one of our associates to learn more!Day to Day Overview:ResponsibilitiesDesign a wide variety of collateral to include presentation and pitch decks, one sheets, infographics, social posts, custom landing pages and email marketing assets. Support and maintain the strategic alignment of design programs and assets. Manage multiple design projects on an assigned timeline. Move and iterate quickly while incorporating stakeholder feedbackQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 5+ years designing for web in a senior role. Agency experience preferred. A strong design portfolio with a breadth of projects demonstrating detailed thought process, attention to detail, and meticulous executional skills. Expertise of Adobe Creative Suite, solid working knowledge of HTML & CSS. Illustration and animation skills are a plus. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail 5+ years of experience in marketing or advertising. A team player who believes in ‘we’ over ‘me’. Excellent relationship building skills, and a proven track record of collaborating effectively and with positivity.

Overview:Our client, a top lifestyle brand in San Francisco is looking to hire a talented Designer for a 6+ month assignment. The ideal candidate for this role is a curious, collaborative person who’s excited to support creative projects big and small, has great attention to detail and keeps things positive. The role will involve working on bringing templates, production-based creative and creative concepts to life.Requirements, Skills and Experience:1-2 years of experience in design Skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite Interest in the latest design trends Experience designing for web, print and other mediums Great work ethic and even better sense of humor Visual design sense and eye for detail Ability to take direction well and clearly communicate Solid sense of humor Working knowledge of InVision is a plus Agency experience is a plus A favorite font besides Din, know how to play with color and think Proxima Nova is preferred

Onward Search has a client that is looking for a UX Designer for a long term contract. As a Sr. Designer, you'll be asked to do more than just create design comps, interactions and specs. To do this you’ll use your knowledge of the UX process (research, conceptual design, prototyping, testing) in collaboration with other architects, designers, content strategists, researchers, product managers and engineers. You’ve created business and consumer product experiences for different channels and platforms, often working with senior UX leaders and managers to complete these projects. You will need to love to solve complex problems and work closely with others who feel the same, and your solutions merge with a larger structure to create a cohesive design ecosystem.Skills You’ll Have:Bachelor's degree in design or other related field. 3 years of experience or 7 years of experience with visual and interaction design The ability to work with design templates and patterns to create and maintain a scalable and consistent web site. Familiarity with process flows, site maps, wireframes, screen prototypes, and functional specifications. Strong tendency towards visual thinking – using techniques like storyboards and sketching – to communicate interaction design concepts. Strong understanding of design theory and concepts to create effective visual communication with hierarchy and balance Experience with business requirement gathering, site assessment, competitive analysis, and secondary research. Inclusive design philosophy with a strong editorial sense. Ability to manage your time and deadlines, as well as the ability to adapt to the ever-changing priorities of the eCommerce business. Constant drive to stay up-to-date with the latest industry news and developments. Capability to adhere to team processes and standards, while contributing ideas for improvement. Ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing a consistently high level of attention to detail..Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Our client, a top insurance company located in Walnut Creek is looking to hire a Sr. UX DESIGNER for a 3+ month assignment. This is working with the business and innovation team on Agile pilots. This person will collaborates closely with the product team to understand product vision, and business needs and requirements as they apply to the user interface and experience.Responsibilities:Helps product and development teams assess and prioritize opportunities and constraints. Facilitates kick-off meetings with partners, stakeholders and internal project teams to determine application direction, strategy and constraints. Evaluate potential design solutions and determines approach to design challenges. Accurately scopes tasks and provides timeline and resource needs to project management. Frames design approach, leads our partners through the digital process, and provides solutions to design and usability problems. Ensures brand consistency, and maintains a user-centered approach in design and practice. Rapidly iterates design prototypes and working applications. Leverage existing design patterns for consistency and adhere to established UX and Brand standards. Identify UX issues to ensure a quality product is deployed. Guides product decisions through user research and iterative feedback loops. Maintains a keen understanding of design principles and industry best practices, while staying up-to-date on current technologies and design trends.Skills and Experience:Does this sound like you? Apply today! 5+ years of experience as a UX Designer Expert knowledge HTML5/CSS3 and front-end development implementation Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Axure, Omnigraffle, HTML5 and CSS 3 tools Advanced knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator Familiar with the wide variety of usability concepts, best practices, and procedures, as well as the basic concepts of user centered design Experience developing design plans/or gathering user research and insights to aid in the design and presentation process Trained ‘eye’ for design elements, specifically around testing and reviewing implementation of a visual design style guide Demonstrated ability to work with and lead cross-discipline design teams and collaborate with clients, developers, and fellow designers Excellent project management and presentation skills Ability to present multiple design concepts to problems Ability to maintain focus on project detail and overall brand awareness while understanding and managing business partner and customer needs Bachelor's degree in related area (Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.​

Onward Search has an exciting opportunity for a freelance Mobile UX Designer with our Palo Alto based client. In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of designers, planners and researchers committed to designing the future of banking.This role requires a deep understanding of experience design for digital products and services of all kinds, sizes, shapes and contexts.You will be working in a fast-paced environment alongside our design systems, graphics, architecture, product and engineering teams to deliver new experiences through effective artifacts (from Customer Journeys & Ecosystem Maps to Participatory Design Prototypes & Wireframes). A balanced understanding of strategy, research, interaction and visual design is a must for the role.Qualifications: • 3-5 years of experience in experience design and graphic / visual development required • BFA or BA in related field, graduate design degree preferred • Ability to synthesize complex, interdependent, and sometimes competing needs • Effective communication of design solutions across roles & levels • Awareness and practical understanding of current technologies and their application and relevance to digital experiencesDoes this sound like you? Apply today! 

Onward Search is looking for a freelance Content Producer with a premier national client. This client is undertaking an aggressive digital transformation that builds on their successful mobile and online service offerings.As a part of the mobile team, your team’s mission is to refine and advance the client's voice & tone across all mobile platforms, creating the best possible experience for our current and prospective customers. To be successful at this role, you should have a editoiral strategist with a proven track record of success, including:• Three or more years of experience delivering results in drafting UX/digital content, content strategy and/or experience writing and editing customer-facing content for the digital space. • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage schedules and deadlines for multiple projects • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a thorough knowledge of the English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation and usage; a firm understanding of the Associated Press style guide is a plus • Proactive, solutions-oriented and very attentive to detail • Experience adhering to documented standards for copy, including writing according to the client's nuanced voice & tone • Experience working in cross-functional teams, interacting with designers, researchers, us Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Onward Search has a client that is looking for a Communications Specialist to support the Corporate Communications team, specifically supporting multiple digital communication channels. This position requires initiative, creativity, attention to detail, willingness and ability to learn quickly, ability to manage internal relationships and superb communication skills.Job Responsibilities:Coordinate internal content for multiple channels, including newsletter, intranet and digital signage Serve as the team’s go-to person for ideas and creation of graphic design work, which will be used across multiple channels Write short internal articles for company intranet site and weekly internal newsletter Event coordination, and logistics, including events and some meetings Prepare and edit internal messages and other communications Co-manage digital signage production across multiple Bay Area locations Assist in the development of communication plans with an eye toward social media or innovative approaches Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive materialQualifications3+ years of equivalent experience in the communications field Experience with digital signage/social media preferred, but not required Solid understanding of graphic design and typography, and solid understanding of following corporate branding guidelines Photography/video editing experience Ability to manage tasks independently and work in a team environment Outstanding communication skills, including photography and writing Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Photoshop Excellent calendar management and project management skills, including the coordination of complex meetings and scheduling across numerous internal and external contacts/location.Apply now if interested!

Onward Search is looking for an experienced Sr. Video Producer to join our client’s global communications creative team to develop and drive a wide array of visual projects from short animated clips to product IRLs to major event videos. This person work across the communications function on a diverse set of projects that impact company reputation and help drive our narrative. Currently we are seeking this individual on a 16 month extendable contract basis in San Jose, CA! Apply today to speak with one of our associates!Day to Day:• Develop, script, produce, and edit sharable motion picture content • Create video content for major All Hands, external events, social media and employee engagement programs • Create pitches and concepts for upcoming projects • Technical storytelling, visualize data and abstract ideas • Work cross-functionally across multiple departments • Research and package content from internal and external resources to develop engaging stories & narratives • Create podcasts • Add channels and next generation multi-media capabilities to ensure relevance and keep pace with a challenging competitive set • Strong collaboration with the Communications Creative Services team including visual design and editorial • Innate recognize opportunities where high quality video content can amplify existing programs • Organize and store content created across the comms function for future use and is easily leverageable on a global basisWhat you bring to the table:• Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Arts and/or equivalent experience in film/video production • 8+ years of work experience within the industry • Experience with onsite film production, motion graphics, video editing, and audio editing • Experience driving projects from beginning to end - from creative to final delivery • Experience managing a budget on a project and annual basis • Knowledge in video production and post-production • A link to an online portfolio showcasing your workConsidered a Bonus if you have:• Experience working at a technology company • Experience working at a creative agency • Experience managing programs working directly with the most senior leadership team of the company