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Onward Search has an exciting opportunity for a Media Producer with a leading home goods retailer!Specific responsibilities will include:Coordinating production of creative content as directed by the creative manager, taking projects from concept to completion while working within the parameters of the brand style guides Producing location shoots Executing seasonal calendar and updates based upon the timelines of cross-functional teams Managing communication for freelance writers, editors, and videographers -- provide schedules, oversee outsourced projects, and review and test media content before deployment Working closely with copywriters and the creative team to gather final editorial content, and route through creative services production teams Executing basic editing of videos Executing content database, including metadata, attributes, and related media assets to online library Publishing media contentYou must have 3+ years of media producing experience ideally in a retail or eCommerce environment with a lifestyle-oriented "trend-setting" brand.You must also have the ability to work off-hours and off-site necessary.This is an onsite contract role located in San Francisco that kicks off at the end of this month!Must be proficient in Final Cut, Photoshop, and FTP systems Must be familiar with web content management systems and processes Must be familiar with Flash, InDesign, and Illustrator Must be detail-oriented and have very strong organizational skills Must have strong written and verbal communications skills Print or digital publishing experience a plus Overall video production experience a plus Work station provided

Onward Search is the leading Digital Creative, Marketing and Design Recruitment firm. Our client, a premier technology company, is looking for an experienced Program Specialist for their San Jose Office.Description:A. POSITION OVERVIEW:Our client is looking for a Program Specialists for their team in San Jose. This position will assist in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of subsidy contract operations. This entails helping with end-to-end subsidy contract submission including tracking subsidy contracts, ensuring contracts are compliant with governing legal terms and accounting controls, loading subsidized deals into the Deals system, improving the subsidy contract workflow, and maintaining an accurate reporting system. Performs other operational duties as needed.B. POSITION DESCRIPTION:Review all subsidy contracts, making sure all details are accurate and reporting inconsistencies with legal terms Capture all subsidy offers on all contracts into the finance workbook with 100% accuracy and update as needed Store all contracts and financial approvals to shared-drive and corporate’s legal document storage system Provide support to our internal partners in resolving any contract related issues Track compliance and operational errorsC. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:3-5 years general business experience (some contract administration experience is a PLUS) Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting required Excel skills (does not require vlookups or pivot tables but a solid grasp on general excel) Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment Excellent communication and customer service skills Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task Excellent analytical and organizational ability, Proficient in Microsoft

Onward Search is the leading Digital Creative, Marketing and Design Recruitment firm. Our client, a premier Entertainment company, is looking for an experienced Photo Editor for their San Francisco Office.Our client is looking for a digital photo editor to assist and manage the look and feel of their site through images. This individual will primarily be responsible for building, managing and maintaining an on-brand searchable imagery library for our client's teams, sourcing stock images, updating and improving their database of event category images through external sources including imagery touch-ups, and implementing imagery best practices for images and image metadata.Our ideal candidate is experienced in photo editing production. Strong imagery research skills, is extremely organized, and excels in a startup environment; they can take direction and run with it, owning their projects while being held to measurable key performance indicators.Responsibilities:Building an on brand searchable database of images Managing the database (credentials, access, organization) for user groups around the company who are requesting and selecting imagery Sourcing images, both on the web and through contracted freelancers Ensuring that all images on site are properly credited Keeping an eye on the site and switching out sub-par images Retouching images as neededRequirements:Fluent in Spanish is a must Proven initiative to get started and work independently when necessary, and to come up with ideas and carry them out Ability to thrive with ambiguous problems and identify solutions cross-functionally Clear communication skills and a high level of organization Eager to support a wide range of people A strong eye for compelling entertainment imagery Basic retouching and digital photography skills Comfortable with proprietary software, Photoshop, and digital asset management systemsQualifications:Basic photo editing skills and knowledge of digital rights managed photography

Onward Search has an exciting opportunity for a Visual Designer to join a global leader in robotic process automation company. We are looking for a Visual Designer who will work in the User-Centered-Design Team. You will work closely with UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineering to deliver an engaging user experience to our customers. This position will report to the Manager of User-Centered Design and offers the opportunity to work on a variety of design challenges (desktop, cloud, and mobile), and shape the future of the entire product line.This is a full-time position located in the South Bay that kicks-off ASAP!Responsibilities:Execute Visual design as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Products include rich desktop applications coupled with responsive web design for cloud-based components and mobile Help to write and proof UI text Relentless attention to detail and consistency Partner with UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineering to conceive, plan, and deliver effective UX solutions within a given area of the logged-in web application Participate as an influential player to guide the UX vision, maintain consistency, and help build our design culture Be awesome, professional, and a joy to work with!Qualifications:Visual Designer with a lean towards front-end tech skills 2 - 4 years of experience as a key member of a User-Centered-Design team participating in the complete product development lifecycle of successfully launched web and/or software applications An experienced designer with strong visual & production background that can translate high-fidelity concepts into testable web and mobile components Self-driven with the ability to work quickly alongside product and engineering team to deliver production-ready assets within an agile environment A system thinker, creating designs within existing visual guidelines. Also understanding and experience with developing UI and visual language elements (typography, composition, color, iconography, and information organization) Strong communication skills, with the ability to advocate and be the voice of our customer within our product-development process Sufficient technical knowledge to collaborate effectively with development teams. Ideally, we are also looking for someone with front-end development experience (HTML/CSS/basic JavaScript) A team player who enjoys collaborating within a cross-disciplinary team Degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Onward Search has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Web Designer with a leading healthcare non-profit! Specific responsibilities will include collaborating with, and direct external contractors, vendors and internal staff to create designs for websites, electronic materials and communication like, email, newsletters that include web or online based services, automated phone messages and surveys.You must have 2+ years of digital and graphic design experience. Healthcare experience is a plus!This is a contract to full-time opportunity located in San Francisco that kicks off in early May!Expertise in Wordpress, CSS and HTML programming (examples of work will be requested) Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, SharePoint. Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite including Premier, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign and Audition Knowledge of Audacity is a plus Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task

Onward Search is the leading Digital Creative, Marketing and Design Recruitment firm. Our client, a premier Entertainment and Online Content network, is looking for an experienced Project Manager for their San Francisco Office.This temporary position will be part of our client's in-house creative and production team whose main focus is creating custom content for marketers and brand. The project manager would be responsible for managing all production and execution aspects of a long term integrated program for a large consumer / B2B technology brand.Responsibilities:Expertise in project management including project planning, development, execution, and improvement of products throughout project life cycle Work with internal teams to manage the implementation and execution of both large and small custom content projects from concept through delivery to live site Manage integrated programs while maintaining deadlines to meet client expectations and project scope Communicate with clients to ensure project scope and timelines are met (deadlines, deliverables, client requests) Troubleshoot and drive project issues/challenges to successful conclusion/completion Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tasks are organized, feedback is implemented, and assets are executed on time Partner with sales to ensure timely delivery of deadlines to and from the client; help lead weekly status callsRequirements:Minimum of BA or equivalent training and experience 3+ years of digital media and content development experience, with a thorough understanding of project management and video production Excellent organizational & project management skills Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously from conception to completion Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and capability to build productive relationships with peers, internal and external customers, and all levels of management across the business Entrepreneurial drive with a hands-on, high-energy personality Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite Must have previous online experience and familiarity with web technologies and their terminology Prefer candidates with experience in the B2B technology vertical or web and television production Must be comfortable working independently, or collaboratively as part of a larger team Agency or branded content experience is a plusApply today to learn more about this role and chat with a recruiter!

We look to the Content Strategist to envision how to help people save money and live better, and to bring that vision to life. Content Strategists help transform complex information and tasks into easy-to-use designs for our millions of customers around the world. To do this you’ll use your knowledge of the UX process (research, conceptual design, prototyping, testing) in collaboration with other content strategists, architects, designers, researchers, product managers and engineers.What You’ll Do:Lead in the creation of business and consumer product experiences Work without close supervision but seek out and welcome feedback from senior UX leaders and managers Focus on customer needs and continuously improve content to increase customer comprehension, product adoption and issue resolution Help users figure out what to do next with perceptive decisions about language and wording choices Solve complex problems and work with others with the same passion, to collaborate and merge solutions into a larger structure and create a cohesive design ecosystemWhat You’ll Need:Ability to write brief, persuasive, on-task text that keeps users engaged and reduces errors and confusion Familiarity with accessibility standards and how to write for screen readers Excellent time management skills and ability to adapt to the ever-changing priorities of the eCommerce business. Work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail A constant drive to stay up-to-date with the latest industry news and developments Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills Experience with business requirement gathering, site assessment, competitive analysis, and secondary research Inclusive design philosophy with a strong editorial sense You gather feedback judiciously, but know when to adjust your designs and when to follow your initial vision Bachelor's degree and 5+ years with digital content creation experienceBonus Points:Experience creating content strategy for large customer facing properties

Ready to show off your design skills to a larger audience? Imagine designing a product that will be used by associates and customers across the globe. At our eCommerce client, you can have that opportunity!What you'll do:Think visually:Translate concepts into customer flows, journey maps, and wireframes Design and deliver wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for multiple devices and interfaces Inspire and bring new ideas to the team through staying in the know of current design trends Design for big data and find solutions that to improve the daily lives of our associates Participate in design critiques by presenting your work, capturing feedback, and giving constructive feedback on your peer’s work Work within WM established design guidelines and collaborate with team members to ensure consistency across designs Provide mentorship to less experienced designers Understand technical limitations Produce handoff ready work for tech team, including producing redlines and capturing assets Work with tech team to ensure designs are being implemented correctly and give feedback Prepare and present work to team, partners, and leadershipThink conceptually:Apply a user-centered approach to requirements and interdependencies to develop engaging interfaces Meet with key business and tech partners to collect requirements Collaborate and brainstorm with team to understand, identify, and take on complex business requirements and user needsThink empathetically:Conduct user research and facilitate interviews and testing to find end user’s issues and needs Analyze and interpret your research to inform your designsLooking for someone who:Is excited to be part of a fun and close-knit team, always learning and collaborating with other designers to deliver a cohesive associate centered experience Is an excellent teammate Has a sense of humor Enjoys coffee / breakfast hangouts and team outings

Design, content, and user experience are incredibly important to us. We look to the Content Strategist to envision how to help people save money and live better, and to bring that vision to life. Content Strategists help transform complex information and tasks into easy-to-use designs for our millions of customers around the world. To do this you’ll use your knowledge of the UX process (research, conceptual design, prototyping, testing) in collaboration with other content strategists, architects, designers, researchers, product managers and engineers.What You’ll Do:Lead in the creation of business and consumer product experiences Work without close supervision but seek out and welcome feedback from senior UX leaders and managers Focus on customer needs and continuously improve content to increase customer comprehension, product adoption and issue resolution Help users figure out what to do next with perceptive decisions about language and wording choices Solve complex problems and work with others with the same passion, to collaborate and merge solutions into a larger structure and create a cohesive design ecosystem When you look at our client, you will see multiple easy ways we could restructure our navigation, data, content, checkout flow, or page elements to make the experience easier and more delightful for our customer – and you’re excited to tell us about them Mentor other team members on best practicesWhat You’ll Need:Ability to write brief, persuasive, on-task text that keeps users engaged and reduces errors and confusion Familiarity with accessibility standards and how to write for screen readers Excellent time management skills and ability to adapt to the ever-changing priorities of the eCommerce business A constant drive to stay up-to-date with the latest industry news and developments. Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills Experience with business requirement gathering, site assessment, competitive analysis, and secondary research Inclusive design philosophy with a strong editorial sense You gather feedback judiciously, but know when to adjust your designs and when to follow your initial vision Bachelor's degree and 5+ years with digital content creation experienceBonus Points:Experience creating content strategy for large customer facing properties

Onward Search has a contract opportunity for a Production Designer with our client, a top San Francisco marketing agency.  This is a 3 month onsite assignment that kicks off ASAP!JOB SUMMARY:As a Production Designer you’ll be responsible for the creation of final deliverables and ensuring the quality of the final output. You will play a crucial role in helping teams find the best option to execute the work. While Production Designers collaborate with all disciplines, the emphasis on partnership between Production and Design is especially critical role to your success.RESPONSIBLITIES:Work on an array of physical (document creation, presentations, print, prototyping, reformatting for multiple formats, handwork, and workshop enviromentals) Assist with aspects of the design process, and expected to offer creative solutions early in the planning stages of projects Feel like an integrated part of a multi-disciplinary team working on big challenges, all with the end-goal of owning creative execution Work as a contractor in a large studio, where juggling projects and skill sets is often the norm Collaborate with Creative Director, Art Director, Designers and marketing team on a large event Work with vendors Needs to come in a and hit the ground runningREQUIREMENTS:3+ years of experience in Production and Graphic Design BA in Graphic Design, New Media, or professional equivalent Excellent communication skills Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), PowerPoint and Keynote Large and small format printing Experience prepping files for pre-press and print vendors Building mechanicals, templates Experience with creating layouts with a designers input Image optimizing, retouching, manipulation, color correction Experience with designing and installing large scale room displays Handwork: prototyping, foamcore trimming/mounting, book-binding and comp buildingIf you are interested, please apply today to speak to a recruiter!