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.