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Our client, a top electronics company, in Newark is looking for a Senior Advertising Copywriter to work on a 1-2 month project with the main responsibility of writing + editing below-the-line content. They are looking for someone who has the ability to go beyond the basics, come up with creative ideas and provide strategic solutions while thinking critically. MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the development of copy for below-the-line materials, including: packaging, websites, e-tail pages, mobile apps, quick-start guides, how-to video scripts, case studies, emails and other copy driven materials Support the creative team by participating in development of big idea ad campaign concepts and executions Edit your work and copy from across the company to communication more effectively with readers, adhere to our internal style guys and check for trademark issues KEY QUALIFICATIONS: **MUST HAVE PORTFOLIO THAT DEMONSTRATES EXPERIENCE BELOW Advertising and ad agency experience Experience writing for video + commercials Experience working with big brands (global household names) Created across multimedia ad campaigns SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of experience at a creative/design agency, client-side brands or as a full-time consumer tech journalist Substaintial domain expertise Interest or curiosity in consumer technology Skilled story teller with exceptional communication and presentation skills Comfortable communicating strategies/ideas to large teams Ability to ensure all copy aligns to the brand voice and overall strategic business goals and brand standards Understanding of the challenges behind localization, translation, and trans-creation and how they impact creative ideas and storytelling Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and partner with resources in the broader Design group to scale and deliver amazing work Ability to work across multiple projects and launches, take direction and critique, while keeping a cool head

Our client, a software company located in Newark, CA is looking to hire an Art Director to join their team for a 3+ month assignment onsite, 40 hrs/wk. This person will lead the visual storytelling responsibility in creating original, culturally vibrant, brand engagement: from top level campaign concepts, to paid media advertising, and everything in between. As a creative leader, you will play an instrumental role in shaping the visual expression of the brand. You will live and breathe art direction, pop culture, and the latest trends in advertising and technology. RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Partner with copywriting creative strategist to take briefs and turn them into big, original, culturally vibrant ideas Execute and shepherd art direction from concept and executive buy-in through all stages of creative development, production and post-production; ensuring faithful execution, quality, and brand consistency all the way Execute across a wide range of output, from the big one-off campaigns, to the tactical everyday deliverables Collaborate with cross-functional and global team members and outside partners, building consensus, understanding, and cooperative working relationships Seek to push the brand and our marketing practice into new media, experimenting, testing and tracking 3-5 years of art direction experience at a creative or internal agency Proven experience developing creative ideas across digital and traditional media A strong portfolio of original advertising and brand engagement work, including digital, video, and new media Understanding of creative considerations across print, website, mobile, online advertising, social media, video, etc. Self-driven with the ability to sometimes create work in isolation, and propel work forward Ability to thoughtfully and persuasively articulate creative concepts to cross-functional teams Ability to work across multiple projects and launches while keeping a cool head Ability to perform well in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment Expert-level proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and other creative apps Experience and interest in technology, consumer technology or consumer lifestyle categories BA/BS degree in Fine Arts, Communication Design, Advertising or equivalent practical experience

Onward Search is seeking an experienced Copywriter for a long-term contract position working with one of our clients in the bay area. The ideal candidate is adept to writing long form content with some short-form sprinkled in. You are a storyteller who can take an idea and pitch it in a creative fashion. Apply now to learn more! Responsibilities: Write and edit text for multiple formats (e.g. features, blogs, reports, website copy, voiceover scripting and newsletters) Ensure written content meets best practices in search engine optimization (SEO) Strong editing and copyediting skills: Can take rough copy from employee contributors or stakeholders and rewrite/shape into cohesive, compelling narrative Identify and pitch potential storytelling opportunities in our corporate communications materials and channels Experience writing in a corporate tone, ghostwriting for executives and with AP Style is a plus Run all corporate approvals as needed for written content, and manage key external and internal stakeholder partnerships to develop tailored content for owned corporate channels Other duties as assigned Key Qualifications: Exceptionally strong writer, editor and storyteller. Newsroom experience is a plus Journalism background/experience with newspaper, magazine or blog strongly preferred Highly organized, process oriented and project-management driven Superb verbal, written, storytelling and editing skills, including driving engaging and consistent messaging across global communications channels, both internally and externally Energized, creative, proactive and enthusiastic - willing to take initiative with confidence, detailed follow through Flexible, agile and quick worker and writer; fast ramp-up time will be essential Proven experience of building and maintaining positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Strong content creation skills: creative, visual and editorial point of view Technology savvy. Familiarity with tech writing and editing Able to harness new media effectively with a keen understanding of all types of owned and earned media/channels Demonstrated success collaborating and influencing diverse business partners in a highly matrixed organization A strong team player, who thrives in a collaborative setting and works well within a global, matrixed environment Minimum 5 years professional experience    

Our client is looking to bring on Full Time/Direct Hire Commercial Architectural Photographers in the SF Bay Area (East Bay, North Bay, SF, and South Bay). *This particular role is for South Bay/San Jose. In this role, you will be required to use your creative expertise and talent to produce professional photography and video for specific commercial real estate and real estate properties assigned in your region. You will be responsible for photo and video editing. You must be highly skilled at using existing light sources and existing lighting systems when necessary. *Travel may be necessary for up to 1 week at a time.   Responsibilities: Utilize time of day, time of season, location, and your expertise in photography to determine when and how to best photograph the exterior of commercial buildings Create videos with Drones, Steadicams, and other tools Make edits in a timely fashion Interact with clients and be professional to communicate all aspects of the project Adapt to all weather conditions in order to produce high quality video and photos Requirements: High School Diploma with 5+ years' of commercial real estate photography/videography experience FAA Part 107 Drone License/Certification required prior to being hired (or willingness to obtain this certification prior to being hired) Experience in Adobe Creative Suite Ability to stand, sit, walk and drive up to 8 hours per day Must be able to work on computer and or mobile devices from vehicle throughout workday *Must have portfolio or relevant samples that provide commercial real estate/drone shots and video editing/capture/editing experience

Our client is looking to bring on Full Time/Direct Hire Commercial Architectural Photographers in the SF Bay Area (East Bay, North Bay, SF, and South Bay). *This particular role is for the North Bay Area/Santa Rosa. In this role, you will be required to use your creative expertise and talent to produce professional photography and video for specific commercial real estate and real estate properties assigned in your region. You will be responsible for photo and video editing. You must be highly skilled at using existing light sources and existing lighting systems when necessary. *Travel may be necessary for up to 1 week at a time. Responsibilities: Utilize time of day, time of season, location, and your expertise in photography to determine when and how to best photograph the exterior of commercial buildings Create videos with Drones, Steadicams, and other tools Make edits in a timely fashion Interact with clients and be professional to communicate all aspects of the project Adapt to all weather conditions in order to produce high quality video and photos Requirements: High School Diploma with 5+ years of commercial real estate photography/videography experience FAA Part 107 Drone License/Certification required prior to being hired (or willingness to obtain this certification prior to being hired) Experience in Adobe Creative Suite Ability to stand, sit, walk and drive up to 8 hours per day Must be able to work on computer and or mobile devices from vehicle throughout workday *Must have portfolio or relevant samples that provide commercial real estate/drone shots and video editing/capture/editing experience

Our client, a top consumer electronics company, is looking for a Creative Project Manager that has agency experience for a 3+ month contract. Deliverables You'll Be Working On:   Creative: Campaign Master Creative Concept Content: Video, Imagery, Graphics, Marketing Toolkits Web: Product and miscellaneous web pages (Copy, Design, Asset Coordination) A typical day in this position will involve planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and allocating global resources to drive marketing projects and development of toolkits through the entire marketing development lifecycle (with special emphasis on digital initiatives) including: Master creative brief to master creative concept and asset development Marketing asset development & delivery including: product and feature naming, messaging/copy, imagery, video, banners, social media units, e-tailer units, web pages, retail displays Serving as a liaison between business groups, creative strategy, web design/web development and content production (imagery/video production) teams in global offices Managing the day-to-day activities, including internal and business group reviews, revisions and final asset delivery to business groups Developing, maintaining, and communicating schedules with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and with quality Maintain a project dashboard to communicate the status of all projects. Provides weekly updates to key stakeholders and cross-functional teams on all open projects including status on project milestones, risks, and blockers Assesses project development risks and provides mitigation plan. Negotiates resource requirements KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of Workfront workflow management system highly desired Motivated self learner which will be required to train remotely Ability to pick up inflight projects Grace under fire with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously SKILLS + QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 5+ Years of Project Management Experience Agency (client-relations) experience is a plus Familiarity with web production elements including Web Design and Front End Web Development Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and projects in a time sensitive capacity Self-motivated & highly adaptable, able to work autonomously Highly organized with good time management skills Additionally, these are the winning behaviors required to succeed: Love of learning – thrives in an environment of learning, planning and growing Curiosity – open to new experiences and discoveries Organizer – works towards a mission by driving change Teamwork – understands that relationships are critical to success Critical thinker – be more than a taskmaster Perseverance – overcomes objections and foresees obstacles EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 4 Year College Degree, BA or BS from accredited university/college or commensurate job experience as a project manager

Our client, a fashion accessories company, is looking for a Copywriter with 2-4 years of experience to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role will be remote until shelter-in-place is lifted, and then will be onsite in San Francisco, CA. This person will be responsible for supporting with all copywriting needs across the company, including writing and editing copy for marketing campaigns, product, social, web, PR, retail, and email and developing a cohesive voice for the brand. The role requires a deep understanding of fashion, accessories, and developing content that speaks to the Millennials and the Gen Z market. Responsibilities: Partner within Digital, Social and Creative teams to create strong content plans that support community and wardrobe marketing strategies across all customer touch-points Works in partnership with Copy + Editorial Marketing Manager to take product concepts and expand into clear and coherent customer-facing story sets Leverages the content produced by creative to support product launches by building compelling story sets; quickly adapts/implements learnings from customer response to the brands campaigns/initiatives along with changes in culture zeitgeist Leverage customer insights, social listening, fashion/beauty/culture trends to develop an understanding of what is most relevant to their audience Write accurate, compelling, and succinct copy with attention to grammar and brand guidelines Generate creative, engaging, and witty copy and concept approaches, by developing multiple solutions for a single assignment Experience: Agency or in-house experience - 2-4 years of experience An understanding of fashion and accessories is a HUGE bonus Experience working on a brand that targets Millennials and Gen Z

OVERVIEW: Our client, a top lifestyle company looking to hire a Web Designer for a 12+ month assignment located in San Mateo. This person will play an integral role in designing and improving the companies web presence.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Execute on all phases of the design process—from originating creative concepts to creating pixel-perfect visuals to completing the final handoff to engineering Create responsive designs for multiple contexts and devices (e.g., desktop, mobile, tablet) Prototype design solutions for review, testing and handoff Generate clear concepts with the larger Digital team Understand the brand, marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience Thoroughly understand and maintain brand guidelines Present developed concepts to team members, stakeholders and the executive team SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 4+ years of experience in web design at a relevant brand or agency. Portfolio/samples required BS/BA degree in Design, Visual Design, or related field preferred You have in-depth knowledge of graphics creation with Adobe Creative Suite You can wireframe, prototype, visually pixel push and validate work using the tools such as Sketch, InVision and Adobe Suite You have a good understanding of UX/UI You have a strong portfolio that demonstrates your creative concept development and graphic design skills  

NOTE: We are looking for a candidate with a strong understanding of the digital landscape and experience working on multi-channel, full-funnel advertising programs. This is a role for someone with experience in building multi-touchpoint creative strategies for online retail and seeing those strategies through execution as customer journeys become design and copywriting challenges. JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client in San Francisco, is looking to hire a Digital Marketing Manager for a long term assignment. This person will help ensure the success of digital marketing campaigns. They will be responsible for the strategy, messaging tactics, customer experience journeys and creative art/copy across platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with the Creative Director in the strategy, execution, and management of global advertising strategy and creative Design creative matrices for multiple product marketing initiatives Build, write, and design digital creative Collaborate with marketing teams and agency partners Act on insights from display, digital video, paid social, and paid search Work with internal cross-functional teams to help execute on business objectives such as promotions Systems approach in developing creative messaging for online retail Experience executing on advertising campaigns to achieve brand and eCommerce, marketing objectives EXPERIENCE: 5 years experience Experience working for a modern brand or agency with experience in digital advertising across web, display, digital video, paid social and paid search Analytical, proactive, and creative problem solving with an affinity for telling brand performance stories through data Strong understanding of the digital landscape and experience working with digital media platforms like DMPs and DSPs as well as an understanding of site analytics and customer journeys Creative development from brief to impression in a multi-variant environment Strong creative writing skills Adobe CC

Global Client in the San Jose area is seeking a Software Engineer to join them for a consulting engagement with long term potential. Responsibilities: Define, design and implement complex, multi-tier distributed software systems throughout all phases of the software development life cycle Work on new and existing product initiatives and be a driver in the definition of product direction Take ownership - collaborate with technical and business leaders to build innovative and yet simple software solutions for complex business problems Able to set the technical strategy, vision and roadmap for the team Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout for complex fee compute and charging systems Push the bar to solve complex technical challenges of scale and performance Partner effectively and influence peers, juniors and seniors both within the organization Who would Independently initiate and drive building products from conception to design, develop and deployment Qualifications: 7+ years of software design and development experience, solid foundation in computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design Experience in object-oriented design methodology and large scale application development in Java (or any other object-oriented languages) Excellent understanding of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture along with web services and related standards like REST/JSON Nice to have skills to understand large scale data and ability to build machine learning models for forecast and prediction Nice to have skills in Node.JS, React.JS, and Java Script Relational database and SQL development experience Agile development experience Self-motivated and fast learner Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills BSCS or BSEE or other equivalent technical degree