Interactive Designer – FILLED

My client is looking for an Interactive Designer to work collaboratively with members of their team to deliver valuable user experiences for their clients. This person will interact with the creative director, project managers, developers and other stakeholders, designing and implementing user interfaces on a variety of projects including websites, portals, intranets, applications and mobile. The ideal candidate would have a passion for exploring innovative design solutions to meet the business and user goals for a website or application.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, useable designs on time and on brief
• Take part in client sessions, including briefing meetings and presentations
• Articulate the design process to clients and staff
• Contribute to written design proposals and presentations
• Assist developers and production staff in bringing designs to life using various technologies
• Assist in defining and shaping the solutions

Mandatory Experience and Skills

• Formal training in design and/or visual art or equivalent real-world experience
• High level of competency in Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash
• Demonstrable experience in HTML and CSS
• A creative mind that can help turn great ideas into great finished products
• Strong communication skills
• Motivated self starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• An outstanding portfolio of work A high degree of knowledge about the internet and internet technologies

Desirable Experience and Skills

• 5 or more years of working experience
• An interest in illustration, photography, music and visual art
• Knowledge of JavaScript, ASP, XHTML, XML

Please send your resume (& portfolio links) in confidence to me at: glenn@swanstaffing.com

Glenn Swan

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Digital Strategist needed for mid sized agency – FILLED

I’m looking for an experienced Interactive Strategist to work on client projects and contribute to the creation of intuitive User Experiences. The ideal candidate would work efficiently and collaboratively within a multi-city team environment, with a passion for communication and helping clients succeed online through creation of relevant experiences.

You should have:
• 5+ yrs overall experience in strategic planning disciplines within the communication field with a focus on online and emerging technologies.
• Experience and exposure to multiple forms of marketing strategy including brand strategy, advertising strategy, CRM, digital strategy, promotions, and retail strategy.
• Exceptional client facing skills.
• Exception facilitation skills to work with all business groups within a client’s environment to identify and develop cohesive and comprehensive online tactics.
• Must be able to interpret and draw relevant insight from research resources and campaign performance.

Please email your resume in confidence to me at: glenn@swanstaffing.com

Thanks Glenn
glenn@swanstaffing.com
http://www.swanstaffing.com

Project Manager (Market Research) – FILLED

I am looking for an extremely capable, hands-on Project Manager to take charge of all aspects of implementing a brand strategy project, which may involve multiple market research methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of how to institute efficient work flows, be proactive in communications with researchers and clients and have superior attention to detail. It is critical that the right candidate have demonstrated interest and ability in constantly elevating and improving processes and embraces change.
The right candidate will be confident, motivated, willing to roll up their sleeves, extremely organized and able to juggle many details at once.

Experience:
• University degree in a related field; current enrollment or interest in obtaining PMP designation considered an asset
• 3+ yrs of solid project management experience; specific market research/ marketing experience will be considered an asset
• Outsourcing or supplier management experience
• Must be motivated by owning executional side of project management
• Strong problem solver with sound troubleshooting skills
• Thrives in fast-paced environment and can comfortably work with finite deadlines and multiple demands

Please email resume in confidence to glenn@swanstaffing.com

Thanks Glenn
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Back from Vacation!

Wow – what a great 2 weeks on the road. 2 days in Quebec City, 3 days in Moncton, 5 days in New Glasgow, 3 days in Paradise, NS and 2 days in Western Maine.

No major incidents other than the motherboard on my laptop crapping out.

I may have a couple new things to work on today. Stay tuned.

Glenn

Proofreader/copywriter – ON HOLD

Responsibilities:

- Proofread all projects produced in the studio including initial read, checking studio revisions and ensuring final release projects match the final approved proofs
- During initial studio stage - work with Creative and/or Account Service to address any concerns related to submitted copy decks and/or consistency with related projects
- Follow each brand style guide and keep abreast of all revisions/updates
Work with Editor to maintain and create brand style guides
- Provide proofreading guidance, when required, to Account Service staff to ensure lasers are marked up in a consistent manner
- Assume full responsibility for the proofreading process & procedures
- Under the guidance of the Studio Manager and Director of Graphic - Services, ensure daily & weekly delivery expectations are met and raise a flag when freelance support is required
- Collaborate with Editorial and Copywriters to ensure quality, consistency and efficiency
- Ensure consistency between jobs, within brands and across the board
- Be available for proofreading/copyediting on pitches & client presentations
- Based on workload, and especially during the new business pitch process, unpaid overtime will be required
- Train and provide guidance to freelance proofreaders and manage their daily workflow
- Proactively seek answers to queries and occasionally do fact-checking when faced with inconsistencies
- Proactively point out workflow issues &/or problems and help to provide solutions
- Work within an atmosphere of trust and cooperation with studio and production by reaching out and keeping the lines of communication open
- Proactively voice opinions on ways to improve efficiency (eg. reduce number of revisions; streamline process)
- On a daily basis, work with minimal supervision and be able to make decisions on your own to ensure agency & client expectations are met
- Provide leadership and maintain a positive attitude, even when workload & deadlines may seem to be unmanageable

Please submit your resume and sample of writing to me at: glenn@swanstaffing.com

Thanks Glenn
www.swanstaffing.com