URGENT: EXPERT Front End Web Dev freelancer needed for one month in San Bruno

Kinetic Creative's big brand client in San Bruno needs a Front End Developer ASAP. 

Please send resumes to amy@kineticreative.com or ameet@kineticreative.com

Start date 1/2/2013

End date 1/31/2013 (possibly longer)

Role Requirements:

• Should be able to independently lead all front-end/client-side architecture for client’s website 
• Understand the features support in different browsers and different environments like desktop, tablets, etc
• Experience in responsive design and multiple grids for multiple devices
• Able to implement polling and pushing and should be able to criticize pros and cons of using each technology
• Experience in using templating frameworks like node.js is plus 
• Should be able to build front-end code as reusable components and code for optimal site performance
• Front End development for item pages as part of team member of Front End Migration Item page team using Agile Scrum methodology
• Take direction from the Item Page Product Owner and Scrum Master for development tasks
• Participate in Daily scrums, Sprint planning meetings and Sprint review meetings

Working knowledge or Intermediate or Expert in:

• XHTML/HTML/XML/PHP [OOP]/Python/Django/PERL
• CSS Frameworks
• SASS
• Drupal/Joomla/MovableType/ other CMSs
• ECommerce Platforms/Magento/Demandware/BlueMartini
• Rich Media Production (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Web Analytics
• Version Control Systems
• QA systems
• Javascript/MooTools/AJAX/ColdFusion
• Apple WebObjects
• Yahoo UI
• Backbone/Node/Spine .JS
• YQL/SQL/MongoDB/Oracle
• Google Search/MAPs/Gears API
• Youtube API
• Twitter API
• last.fm API
• Amazon Web Services API
• Web 2.0 APIs 
• Social Apps platforms
• Facebook/LinkedIn/MySpace/Jive/Kickbacks other App Devs
• Mobile Apps platforms
• iPad/iPhone/Google/Android/Blackberry/
• Titanium 
• Rhodes
• PhoneGap
• Objective C
• Cocoa
• .NET CF
• Java ME
• Mobile Web Dev

 

Freelance Digital Producer needed for 3 month contract in NYC

 Great opportunity for a freelance Digital Producer with 3 years experience with our fashion/retail client. Location is in midtown NYC and with an excellent team.
Contract start date: 12/3/12
Contract end date: 3/2/12

Send resumes, referrals to ameet@kineticreative.com
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Digital Producer is responsible for the end-to-end production and content management. This individual owns documenting and optimizing the steady state production process, building the seasonal planning calendar, launch production schedules and detailed project plans. Partners closely with Internet Merchandising, Marketing, Designers and Copy to bring content to market. Uses the Content Management System to load and test a variety of content types pre-launch. Adheres to tight presentation standards and Online Shop Business Rules. Scopes new initiatives as assigned by the Digital team. Reports to Director, Internet Creative Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Owns the end-to-end production
• Landing page updates
• Special projects and content pieces
• Collection and product page headers
• Marketing offers
• Video features
• Size charts creation and other selling support
• Shopping navigation
• Product Pages
• SEO optimization (Meta Title, Meta Descriptions, Keywords)
• Support in developing and optimizing the production process, building on best practice from the Steady State Digital Producer team.
• Builds and maintains the seasonal planning calendar gathering input from Marketing and Internet Merchandising. Insures executive leadership has approved plans.
• Coordinates resources, tasks and schedules and effectively communicates across departments to define scope of work/expectations and ensure deadlines for deliverables are met.
• Facilitates internal and cross-functional reviews, intakes feedback and executes follow-ups with various partners.
• Interfaces frequently with Copy, Internet Merchandising, Marketing, Design and Web Operations.
• Responsible for using the Content Management System to upload and approve creative elements. Owns QA/proofing and resolving any issues the team finds. Prioritizes issues to be addressed.
• Tests functionality to ensure that applications, features, links and other site functions are technically performing as designed. Documents pre-launch and post-launch issues in online issue tracker, working through to resolution.
• Executes Online Shop/product page set up and editing for all items in concert with Internet Merchandising. This includes setting up the shopping navigation and product descriptions, product details links, ensemble copy, etc.
• Adheres to the Online Shop production schedules/processes for site launches & site updates. Communicates regularly with teammates in Internet Coordination to keep all informed about proofing and setup status.
• Adheres to the Online Shop Business Rules and upholds and evolves customer experience per the standards.
• Walks the Store and evolves presentation standards through making proposals that will optimize the customer experience.
• Partners with external vendor to encode video content as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Deadline oriented & works well under pressure
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to self-manage with stellar time-management skills
• Organized
• Ability and willingness to work off-hours when necessary to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, Team player
• Experience working with clients and delivering on their expectations
• Skillful in creative problem solving, negotiating and resolving conflict

Packaging (Supply Chain) CPG Manager wanted in SF

If you are a professional with a penchant for packaging and you're obsessed with cool, fun, and interesting methods to package goods and you also happen to be a supplier development guru…please read on.

This person/manager is a supply chain superstar with that “special something” – passion for both people and purchasing.  You are primarily responsible for managing the overall packaing supplier qualification process, creating sourcing plans, supplier analysis, recommending purchasing and sourcing decisions to management, and the package design process. This position is all about owning the process and having fun doing it.

·       Manage all packaging and raw materials sourcing.

·       Supporting new packaging and design initiatives.

·       Manage new supplier qualifications.

·       Manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement.

·       Lead and support problem solving efforts and hands-on involvement in production operations.

·       Coordinate raw material testing and analysis to support new supplier qualifications.

·       Partner with operations, technical teams, and suppliers to develop/document well-defined specifications producing cost-effective, quality products.

·       Provide inovative insight into new package design initiatives & problem solving skills.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

·       Analyze, develop, and implement key cost savings initiatives throughout all commodity lines, co-manufactured products, fixed assets, and service providers.

·       Successfully launch new products with innovative design and capabilities.

·       Develop cost standards in conjunction with operations, suppliers, and finance.

·       Fully integrate and own the packaging design process.

·       Establish parameters for integration with internal audits.

·       Reduce overall procurement spend/case.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

·       5+ years experience in purchasing as it relates to packaging. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

·       Proven track record on managing commodities.

·       Experience utilizing ERP systems

·       Demonstrated experience in applying common procurement processes and supplier management.

·       Knowledge of raw materials, food production processes, quality control, costs, and other purchasing related processes.

·       Good organizational skills; problem solving skills; multi-tasking; flexible and able to manage multiple projects. Must have strong analytical and mathematical skills. 

·       Demonstrated success in working in a cross-functional, team oriented environment.

·       Ability to work well under pressure and provide follow-up with strong attention to detail.

·       Superior communication skills to handle all facets of strong supply chain partner relationships.

·       Proven supplier relationship skills & contract negotiation skills.

send resumes and salary requirements to ameet@kineticreative.com

Internet Coordinator needed in NYC to work with an amazing team

This is freelance opportunity beginning soon till mid May 2013. Convenient midtown, NYC location and great team.

Send your resumes or referrals to ameet@kineticreative.com
 
The Internet Coordinator is responsible for the coordination/set-up and proofing of select categories within the online shop. This associate partners with Internet Merchants, Internet Coordination, IT, Internet Creative, Site Operations and outside vendors to coordinate the successful implementation of site updates, which occur approximately every 3 weeks. The Internet Coordinator works with the Senior Internet Coordinator, who “owns” the final sign-off on product pages and is responsible for ensuring the quality of the customer experience within shopping areas of the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Proof and edit product and collection pages, ensuring that all content meets our formatting rules, copy guidelines and makes for an optimal shopping/brand experience. This entails editing copy, verifying copy accuracy, ensuring appropriate cross-sells are set up, setting up brands, ensuring images and swatches meet our quality standards, etc.
•Adhere to the online shop production schedule/process for site launches, maintaining the accuracy and smooth execution of the shop. Communicate regularly with teammates to keep all informed about proofing status and to ensure consistency of approach across shopping categories.
•Serve as a liaison between the merchants and IT, working closely with both groups to communicate and resolve data set-up issues.
•Identify assets as needed for each launch and communicate to outside vendors as needed.
•Follow-up to ensure assets are delivered correctly and on a timely basis.
•Test functionality to ensure that applications, features, links and other site functions are technically performing as designed.
•Document pre-launch and post-launch issues, working through to resolution. Serve as the NY Administrator for all Coordination issues submitted in an online issue tracker app. Fix errors on the live site and make mid-window updates based on business needs. Actively participate in launch hindsight meetings, and document meeting notes as needed.
•Coordinate the corrections and distributions of all web-only copy, adhering to the production schedule and copy coordination process. Partner with merchants and copywriters to ensure all deadlines are met and that copy is accurate.
•Set-up collection codes for the left navigation.
•Assist in Navigation and Category meetings
•Visit competitor websites to generate ideas about improvements about our site.
•Assist in special projects, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Extremely detail oriented
•Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize
•Ability and willingness to work occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends when necessary to meet deadlines
•Excellent written and oral communication skills
•Organized
•Works well under pressure
•Understanding of the brand and passion for the industry
•Self motivated
•Team player
•Analytical and logical thinker
•Must be able to see and communicate to effectively carry out duties.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
•1-3 years experience with Internet site production. Top candidates will have a keen understanding of what is involved with changing content on the web.
•Experience with a major brand in a retail environment preferred.
•Proofreading and copy editing experience preferred.
•Computer (PC) proficiency: Word & Excel necessary. Understanding of DB programs a plus.

Assistant Merchant (Jr.) needed for a leading retail client in NYC

If interested please send resumes or referrals to ameet@kineticreative.com
Below is the job description and the client is an excellent one with great working environment and people who have been there for years. Great culture and easy commute on the subway.

Contract start date: 11/5/12
Contract end date: 3/4/13

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Merchant will assist & execute the leadership strategy for the merchandise assortment, may own a small category; support development of brand-right product that leverages intuitive client insights and business strategy. Aid in delivering financial results and maximizing volume/profit through systems management and seamless execution; pattern & understand the competition and relevant trends; partner with cross-functional team; take direction under immediate supervision, exercising a minimal degree of autonomy/decision making.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Complete appropriate pulls to support team in Monday Night Merch Presentation. Complete a portion of ISO for a category or media of focus.
• Assist Associate and Merchant in creating seasonal strategy
• Manage documentation to assist in Target Setting Meetings with Planning and Design
• Partner with Associate on and Merchant on hindsighting an area of the business.
• Organize samples, swatches in preparation for Pagination
• Review and attend meeting with Creative Interface. Partner with Planning to ensure all styles, retails, swatches are set up correctly.
• Manage Fact Sheet process; print fact sheets for samples, and PDF fact sheets for Copy, organize shoot samples as paginated by book, update digital folder and Missing Sample list.
• Manage photo assets by book, recommend which photos are most productive on styles. Manage Shoot Sample process.
• Manage Triangle Agenda. Add topics as applicable, recap notes for tea,.
• Shop key market and fashion leaders via stores and websites, research trends, gather information, and present key learnings.
• Maintain organized and effective file system.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Flexible and adaptable, adjusts easily to changing priorities
• Able to manage tasks and projects simultaneously
• Quick, clear verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Team oriented


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• 1 – 3 years of merchandise management experience
• Experience in dealing with vendors
• Experience in the Fashion Industry
• Must be Computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

freelance beauty/retail Product Manager needed in Soho, NYC

This is a contract position with our really good client with easy commute and great environment.
Contract end date: 4/14/13

Job details:

• Manager or assist manager level freelance position that manages the development of fragrance and body care products. 
• Drives day to day project management by coordinating across functions (e.g. fragrance, package engineering, design, retail, etc.) 
• Ensure that deadlines in commercialization process are met, key decisions are made.
• Elevate issues when needed in order to develop compelling, commercial products that meet the objectives of the original brief. 
• Provides support to team members as needed. 
• Must have strong communication and project management skills, be detailed oriented and able to work in fast pace environment. 
• Have experience beauty, CPG, marketing, or other project based industries (e.g. consulting).

Send resumes to ameet@kineticreative.com

Short Term - Marketing Coordinator needed in SF. ASAP

Marketing Coordinator

Our wonderful client; and we work only with wonderful clients; seeks a part-time/consulting Marketing Coordinator to assist with production and assembly of proposals and presentations. 

They are a renowned architecture firm in the San Francisco Bay area dedicated to historic preservation. The firm has worked on numerous award-winning projects, including the Ferry Building, the Leland Stanford Mansion, and the Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Charleston, SC.  They have always provided clients with a high level of service and thoughtful solutions. In addition to architecture and preservation, the firm practices architectural history, planning and conservation.
 

Primary responsibilities include:

§  Assist with assembling proposal and qualification responses, requires coordinating with principals for required materials

§  Provide marketing support to regional offices (Los Angeles & Sacramento)

§  Presentations for interviews

The candidate must:

§  Be able to assist in analyzing RFP/Qs (Request For proposals / Qualifications) and developing targeted response.

§  Be highly organized and able to manage several tasks simultaneously.

§  Have strong attention to detail.

§  Be able to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.

§  Be facile with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

§  Experience in the architecture/engineering industry preferred.

§  Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

This is an hourly contract position, and schedule will be determined based on need and availability.

Marketing Project Coordinator/Manager - 5 to 6 months contract position

Our client, a Fortune 100 Company, is one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America with 1,600+ stores.  We are hiring a Temporary Project Manager in their Shopper Marketing division.

This position is located in Pleasanton, California and is effective from 11/01/2012-4/19/2013. 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

            -  Develop, communicate and execute shopper engaging, cost effective, ROI positive strategies and promotions to build and defend our market share against competitive activity. These strategies are developed with the analysis of Syndicated Data, Internal Sales and Proprietary Market & Consumer Insights Data, including internal and external real estate data.

            -  Develop and execute Regional Specific Marketing Programs. Analyze multiple internal and external data sources to develop these plans. Then continue to use these multifaceted data sets in the on-going evaluation and adjustment of the plans.

            -  Leverage past experiences (CPG, retail, agency, etc) to proactively self-educate around retail and marketing industry trends / best practices to identify opportunities that are consistent with, and reinforce, our client’s brand and have strong market potential.

            -  Both actively participate in and lead a team in being the last line of defense for flawless execution, working with the Business Units, Media, Creative and Production to insure seamless integration and execution across all mediums and communication points.

            -  Development of communication for advertising plans, programs and promotions to ensure flawless execution at retail level.

            -  Special Projects as assigned 


Qualifications:

            -  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred.

            -  2 - 3 years Retail Advertising and Marketing experience.

            - 2 + years retail or Regional/Division Support experience preferred.

            -  Management experience preferred.

            -  1-2 years of analytical experience preferred.

            -  Strong project management experience.

            -  Excellent Interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively within and across teams.

            -  Excellent communication skills that can be effectively articulated in both written and oral forms.

            -  Analytically orientated creative problem solver who can incorporate new learning into existing plans and act decisively.

            -  Self-motivated, high energy individual that can function in a demanding, performance-driven environment.

            -  PC knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

            -  Ability to work independently, prioritize and handle multiple deadlines in a fast past work environment.

            -  Passion for innovative marketing and new ideas.

            -  Experience with financial, marketing, and real estate analytics, reports and terminology.

            -  Creative, strategic thinker who is intellectually curious and has a demonstrated interest in learning.

If you are interested, please send us your resume in Word document ASAP! amy@kinetiCreative.com

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Assistant Merchant needed in NYC for our lovely retail client. ASAP

Send resumes or referrals to ameet@kineticreative.com if you'd like to work for our superb client who has a strong reputation for having an awesome workplace culture.  They are looking for a freelance Assistant Merchant, as soon as possible for a 5 month contract.

The Assistant Merchant will assist & execute the leadership strategy for the merchandise assortment, may own a small category; support development of brand-right product that leverages intuitive client insights and business strategy. Aid in delivering financial results and maximizing volume/profit through systems management and seamless execution; pattern & understand the competition and relevant trends; partner with cross-functional team; take direction under immediate supervision, exercising a minimal degree of autonomy/decision making.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Complete appropriate pulls to support team in Monday Night Merch Presentation. Complete a portion of ISO for a category or media of focus.
• Assist Associate and Merchant in creating seasonal strategy
• Manage documentation to assist in Target Setting Meetings with Planning and Design
• Partner with Associate on and Merchant on hindsighting an area of the business.
• Organize samples, swatches in preparation for Pagination
• Review and attend meeting with Creative Interface. Partner with Planning to ensure all styles, retails, swatches are set up correctly.
• Manage Fact Sheet process; print fact sheets for samples, and PDF fact sheets for Copy, organize shoot samples as paginated by book, update digital folder and Missing Sample list.
• Manage photo assets by book, recommend which photos are most productive on styles. Manage Shoot Sample process.
• Manage Triangle Agenda. Add topics as applicable, recap notes for tea,.
• Shop key market and fashion leaders via stores and websites, research trends, gather information, and present key learnings.
• Maintain organized and effective file system.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Flexible and adaptable, adjusts easily to changing priorities
• Able to manage tasks and projects simultaneously
• Quick, clear verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Team oriented


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• 1 – 3 years of merchandise management experience
• Experience in dealing with vendors
• Experience in the Fashion Industry
• Must be Computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Sr. Web Designer/Associate Creative Director - contract or full-time

Kinetic Creative (www.kinetiCreative.com) is hiring!

An exciting opportunity to join a fast growing San Francisco based start up company who is the leader in social customer community, currently powering 65,000 customer communities around the world! 

If you thrive in a start-up environment, and love working hard with a group of most talented engineers, marketers, UI designers (and their pets) and having fun doing it, then please read on…

Our client has been growing rapidly, and is looking to grow their existing stellar marketing team to include an experienced Web designer.   This role will be the primary person responsible for the corporate branding and website, ensuring optimum design and user experience within their existing branding guidelines. This position could turn into an Associate Creative Director role in no time once you've proven yourself with impressive design!

We’d love to review your portfolio immediately if you meet the following qualifications:

-       Updated online portfolio that demonstrates current live websites you’ve worked on

-       Strong love for branding (drawing logos when you are asleep), can design images and icons that are modern, clean, creative, and interesting.

-       Creative agency experience working with hi-tech clients is a plus

-       HRML, PHP, and Wordpress

-       Hands on experience with at least one of the following web analytics tools: Omniture, Google Analytics, Webtrends

-       Adobe CS 5

If you are interested, please send us your resume in Word document ASAP! ameet@kinetiCreative.com

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Sr. Graphic Designer - ongoing contract in Pleasanton

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Kinetic Creative (www.kinetiCreative.com) is hiring!

Our client, a large corporation with a strong reputation as a responsible corporate citizen and has long been committed to improving the quality of life in the communities across the United States.  We are hiring a Sr. Graphic Designer to join their Consumer Communications Department.  This is a contract ongoing position, can start immediately.

We’d like to review your resume and portfolio if you have the following:

                  -  4-year art school with B.F.A in Graphic Design or Advertising.

                  -  Proficient knowledge of Mac OS X and related software programs such as CS4 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) 
Painter, Acrobat 8, Excel, and Microsoft Word, Flash.

                  -  Proficient in, conceptualizing, designing and developing complex corporate initiatives in print and digital environments.

                  -  6+ years in retail, online, or corporate advertising environment, design firm or advertising agency and at least 3+ years 
as a designer.

                  -  Exceptional ability in conceptualizing complex online and print marketing initiatives that are multi-faceted and present 
all print and online materials of a campaign in a unified manner, with an artistic use of design and typography expertise 
and give creative support to Designers and Assistant in designing logos, and advertising materials.

                  -  Art direct and provide corporate direction to outside advertising agencies, interactive agencies and other print design 
houses in creation of printed and online advertising materials, and coordinating projects from concept to finish.

                  -  Proven knowledge and ability to conceptualize and produce advertising for webpages, display ads , weekly inserts, 
ROPs, collateral, merchandising signage, corporate print, and branding materials.

                  -  Ability to visualize and communicate ideas effectively in presentations to clients with excellent oral and written skills.

                  -  Proficient knowledge of Mac OS X and related software programs such as CS4 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) 
Painter, Acrobat 8, Excel, and Microsoft Word, Flash. Solid understanding of Pre-press and printing/online process.

                  -  Assertive in influencing the creative output of the team. Accomplishes this by mentoring team members, encouraging 
them to stretch creatively and helping them to develop their full creative potential. 


Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

                                    -  Provides concept-driven creative ideas and solutions for strategic marketing integrated campaigns across all media channels; including strong online presence, compelling print materials and targeted direct mail executions.

                                    -  Art directs, and facilitates transfer of knowledge to outside creative resources to expedite creative projects that achieve marketing objectives while meeting tight deadlines.

                                    -  Assigns, delegates and partners with the copywriter to guides the creative process in such a way that the finished work is strategically sound and of the highest possible quality.

                                    -  Supports Interactive, photography, and production resources to achieve and integrate completion of projects.

                                    -  Responsible for consistently upholding brand standards throughout all design materials.

                                    -  Monitor and solve creative problems to guide projects to meet branding goals, and is assertive in influencing the 
creative output of the team. Accomplishes this by mentoring team members, encouraging them to stretch creatively and helping them to develop their full creative potential.

                                    -  Provides constant motivation, support, and guidance to maintain results that support the strategic goals of the

If you are interested, please send us your resume in Word document ASAP! amy@kinetiCreative.com

  

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