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The successful candidate will join our team as a Network Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining a nation-wide network, which will include some analyzing, designing, installing, and configuring. Our office is in the Pearl District in Portland Oregon.
Job Duties:
• Maintain and support our network operations
• Assist with special projects and other company efforts.
• Collect and analyze network and security logs. Use log information to proactively avoid device failures, security threats, etc. Generate reports on log activity as requested.
• Performs proof of concept testing and validation of network security design in accordance with the policies adopted by the business.
• Document activities in progress via weekly status reports, incident reports, logs, etc
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
Qualifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• 5+ years managing Cisco routers, ASA firewalls, and switches (the company may consider applicants with less experience at a lower level)
• Solid understanding of ACL, NAT, EtherChannel (& 802.1Q), and spanning tree.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP protocols including DNS, BGP, EIGRP, and SNMP protocols
• Knowledge of structured cabling
• History of managing complex efforts with demanding customers
• Exceptional OSI model comprehension
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Available for travel (10%)
• Proven customer service and communication skills
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
• Working knowledge of NERC-CIP standards
• Experience with WAN optimization (Riverbed)
• Supporting SCADA networks
• Experience with RSA SecureID
• Experience with Active Directory
To be considered for this position please apply to requisition #130067 on our website at http://www.iberdrolarenewables.us/careers.html
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background and reference check, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Iberdrola Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation:
Expect a competitive pay package that recognizes the experience, skills and abilities you bring to the company. Our goal is to provide pay and benefits that attract, motivate and retain the best talent.
We offer a multi-tiered compensation package to encourage employees to excel. Your compensation package includes:
- Competitive base pay
- An opportunity to earn annual bonuses
- Performance-based increases in pay
- Long-term incentive programs when eligible
Please see details to our full benefit package at: http://iberdrolarenewables.us/cb.html
Iberdrola Renewables, LLC is a clean energy company, recognized as a market leader. The company provides optimized energy solutions tailored to meet the needs of wholesale and large commercial and industrial customers. We plan to maintain and grow our position by bringing new products to market and by aggressively growing our existing portfolio of owned and/or operated assets. To achieve our goals we are looking for talented individuals who thrive in a dynamic and performance-based environment.
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Creative company in Dumbo Brooklyn is seeking an Android Ruby on Rails developer.
For over three decades The Forum Group has been developing close ties with thousands of prescreened candidates in all our areas of specialization. This database of qualified and proven candidates combined with a highly stable internal work force with the expertise to effectively respond to each client assignment provides the framework for excellent service.
Forum provides permanent and temporary/contract staffing in the following areas:
•Accounting, Finance, Taxation
•Advertising, Communications,
Market Research, Marketing
•Creative/Web Services
•Information Technology
•Office Support, Administration
•Human Resources
•Medical/Healthcare
•Finance & Banking
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BikeBandit.com, a leading online retailer for motorcycle parts, apparel and gear, is currently seeking a junior graphic designer to assist in internal and external marketing communications. This person will work within our Creative Services team on art development for all marketing communications. This is an entry- to mid-level, full time position (40 hrs/week).
This position is primarily responsible for designing all e-mails to support BikeBandit.com’s customer retention efforts. Reporting to the Creative Services Supervisor, the successful professional will design and implement e-mail creative to help the organization achieve its retention marketing goals as well as support other campaigns and initiatives by performing the following duties:
• Design all e-mails for BikeBandit.com’s daily/weekly e-mail initiatives, along with supporting website graphics and landing pages
• Work closely with the retention marketing manager, merchandising manager, web optimization manager and content specialist to maximize the impact of e-mail creative
• Create graphics and design elements by utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, other web design programs
• Support creative services team with development of other digital creative assets for other retention initiatives and general creative on an ad hoc basis
• Proactively suggest out-of-the-box creative solutions or testing options to support the organization’s customer acquisition and retention efforts
• Understand email and web usability best practices across multiple devices, in particular mobile devices and tablets
• Utilize problem solving and communication skills to maintain deliverables and deadlines in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decisions
Experience and Skill Requirements:
• Possess either an AA or Bachelors degree in Graphic Design. Additional 1 - 3 years experience in graphic design and prior experience with an ecommerce business preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (CS4/5)
• Semi-Proficient in Dreamweaver, or knowledge of Basic HTML/CSS practices
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience in concept development, layout, and for-web production
• Excellent visual communication, layout, and typography skills
• Well organized and detail oriented, able to articulate ideas clearly through both written and spoken form
• Able to receive critique well within group situations
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Interest or passion for powersports culture preferred, but not required
If you are interested in this position, please apply an email with the subject line: JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / EMAIL DESIGNER to jobs@bikebandit.com. Include the following in your email:
- Resume
- Link to View a Current Portfolio / Work Samples
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We are seeking candidates for an Interactive Visual Designer in our New York, NY office.
Position Summary:
Discovery’s Digital Creative Services team is looking for an Interactive Visual Designer with a proven ability in the areas of narrative/conceptual and graphic/aesthetic. In this role, you have a passion for building brands through campaign level thinking and execution for Discovery’s clients designing for an entire portfolio of cross-platform digital properties. As part of this entrepreneurial and strategic creative team, you will concept/prototype designs and bring your ideas to life with a strong depth of skill using the latest/advanced digital technologies. You will work with the Creative Director, Designers, Senior Visual Designer, Front-End Developers, and external vendors to create compelling digital experiences that include new cutting-edge ad products, web applications, rich media advertising, interactive cross-platform/site experiences, and pitch materials. You will collaborate with the Creative Director and Senior Visual Designer to brainstorm ideas and ways to push new innovations/strategy to market. The ideal candidate has a master-level understanding of graphic design, typography and layout and how it extends through the digital realm. He/she is forward thinking and excels at pushing the envelope creatively through expertise, best practices, and efficient design workflow/project management. The Interactive Visual Designer is a true team player that can take a creative strategy/objective and produce exceptional designs under a deadline-driven environment seeing the entire project through to completion including final production.
Responsibilities/Accountables:
• Creates the visual design for a given project.
• Responsible for accomplishing and maintaining the quality of design throughout all phases of the project.
• Works with Creative Director and Senior Visual Designer to ensure that various aspects of design work meet both Discovery’s and clients’ expectations.
• Execute and develop work as necessary with the highest standards and attention to detail.
• Quickly and efficiently build prototypes and wireframes.
• Develop/build campaign elements for clients and sees all stages of creative through to project completion.
• Participate, brainstorm, and consult constructively with an eye towards innovation and scalability.
• Develops oneself and stays abreast of new technologies and design strategies that improve workflow and the products we push to market.
Requirements/Qualifications:
• 3-5+ years of experience designing in web, mobile, advertising, and typography with a superior online portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking, exceptional design, and proficiency of development/functionality.
• 2-3+ years of experience in rich media development.
• 2-3+ years of online advertising experience.
• Expert-level experience in Adobe CS5 & CS6 suites including some knowledge of Edge, After Effects and motion graphics.
• 2-3 years of experience/fundamentals in Flash (AS2/3) animation and production.
• Proven proficiency with emerging web standards such as HTML/5, XML, and CSS/3.
• Encompass knowledge of web tools, technologies and best practices, design development protocols, browser compatibility publishing software, user-experience design, quality assurance processes, online advertising models, search optimization and multimedia production.
• Passion for web 2.0, 3.0, and emerging technologies and is engaged in staying abreast of new design/development trends.
• 1-2 years of experience designing for cross-platform digital experiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in graphic/interactive design, development or related field.
• Industry/Agency, advertising, or digital/interactive experience.
• Portfolio (online and functional) of past work.
This is a full-time, temporary position in our New York, NY office. Please submit your resume to flexible_staffing_group@discovery.com for consideration. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applicants personally.
** You will not be a direct employee of Discovery Communications. All temporary positions are payrolled through a 3rd party vendor **
** Discovery is committed to being an employer of choice. Not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. Discovery values the unique point of view each employee brings to the workplace. We strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich audiences we wish to attract and serve **
Discovery Communications and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 209 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 149 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as US joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including Revision3.
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A graphic designer is responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involves listening to clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions.
The graphic designer position will be responsible for producing high visual impact print pieces for a variety of clients. The main responsibility is maintaining and creating point of sale pieces for an international client. The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines. Our team-oriented environment is best suited for those who thrive under pressure, are inspired by tight deadlines and have an uncanny ability to juggle multiple projects. Compensation will be provided and to be considered, candidates must be available 30-40 hours per week.
JOB OVERVIEW
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time
• Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work
• Plans concept by studying information and materials
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to complete assignments within tight and often difficult deadlines.
• Keep current and maintain expertise in online marketing and best practices.
• Ability to function independently in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and management.
• Adobe Creative Suite CS6 â€" Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver and Microsoft Office are also a plus
AYC Media, founded in 1999, has created over 1,800 websites for over 1,200 clients ranging from local bars and restaurants to NBC and Anheuser-Busch. AYC encourages success and creativity through an open-space work environment that emphasizes the work hard, play hard mentality.
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Approx. Length of Position: Immediate through late May (approx. 2 1/2 weeks)
Position Description: Seeking an architect / designer with strong design skills and exceptional photo-realistic rendering skills to be part of a team designing restaurants. The position requires: flexibility in handling multiple projects; working as part of a team; project work experience in interior and exterior views and animations of complex commercial projects. Qualified candidates must have expert knowledge and skill sets in the following software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe CS5. Proficiency in Revit is also desirable. Own seat/computer is required. Some telecommuting possible.
Required Qualifications: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe CS5
Years of experience required: Minimum three years experience
fix studio is an idea-driven design practice established in 1998. We welcome interesting projects and collaborations large and small.
We have a distinct, multidisciplinary approach toward the design of objects and environments. While our team and backgrounds are diverse, we share a commitment to crafting warm, thoughtful, well-executed designs in a variety of mediums.
fix studio brings expertise in interior design, furniture/product design, graphic design, as well as fabrication and sourcing to the design process, providing a full service experience for our clientsâ€"able to see and realize both a whole environment and all its parts.
A process of research and hands-on exploration defines fix studio; in addition to traditional hand sketching and rendering, on site creation and mock-ups truly explore and understand space and context. We engage an analytical approach toward materials, sourcing and fabrication, and incorporate sustainable practices in our designs.
fix studio tailors our project team to suit the requirements of your functional and creative brief. We work closely with our clients ensuring that the end product adds value to your business or residence, and offers a fresh, inviting and memorable experience.
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2 week engagement (now - May 20th) to build a brand and identity for a restaurant client.
DESCRIPTION:
Production Designer opportunity in our Portland, Oregon, studio. Those who have previous experience with branding, graphic design and/or identity work and have established credentials should apply. Create designs in a fast paced production environment, manage large quantities of files, willingness to learn, ability to increase efficiency, must be able to work in a team environment. Creativity and dedication to meeting deadlines are critical to success in this position. The right candidate will not only guide the project process, but will also help develop project scope and content in order to help execute the clients' needs.
As a production designer, you will work with the principal designers ensuring project goals are achieved and visions are realized. This is a full-time position and you will be employed on a temporary contract basis through late May.
Due to office location, must have own transportation.
Requirements:
•Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign, SketchUp is a plus
•Ability to quickly sketch multiple designs
•Strong conceptual skills
•Updated portfolio and/or live examples of previous work
Qualifications:
•Must have ability to fully integrate into a team setting, yet also be able to work independently
•Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
•Ability to prioritize and multi-task
•Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
•Attention to detail and accuracy
•Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers (both written and verbal)
Reply with a link to your portfolio and let us know your availability during the time window.
fix studio is an idea-driven design practice established in 1998. We welcome interesting projects and collaborations large and small.
We have a distinct, multidisciplinary approach toward the design of objects and environments. While our team and backgrounds are diverse, we share a commitment to crafting warm, thoughtful, well-executed designs in a variety of mediums.
fix studio brings expertise in interior design, furniture/product design, graphic design, as well as fabrication and sourcing to the design process, providing a full service experience for our clientsâ€"able to see and realize both a whole environment and all its parts.
A process of research and hands-on exploration defines fix studio; in addition to traditional hand sketching and rendering, on site creation and mock-ups truly explore and understand space and context. We engage an analytical approach toward materials, sourcing and fabrication, and incorporate sustainable practices in our designs.
fix studio tailors our project team to suit the requirements of your functional and creative brief. We work closely with our clients ensuring that the end product adds value to your business or residence, and offers a fresh, inviting and memorable experience.
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2 week + engagement through late May assisting with a large project for a small firm. Possible future work if our work load and fit is right.
DESCRIPTION:
Temporary Project Manager opportunity in our Portland, Oregon, studio. Those who have previous experience in a design studio, project management, and have established credentials should apply. The right candidate will not only guide the project process, but will also help develop project scope and content in order to help execute the clients' needs.
As a project manager, you will work with the principal designers ensuring project goals are achieved and visions are realized. This is a full-time position and you will be employed on a temporary contract basis through late May.
Due to office location, must have own transportation.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience as a project or account manager -- ideally in a design studio, product design or design/build construction company
- amazing attention to detail when it comes to tracking changing schedules, budgets, and resources
- outstanding analytic capabilities and the ability to problem solve
- experience managing and working in both large and small companies
- ability to work well in a team environment
- experience with governing multiple projects with many moving parts and changing deadlines
- display grace under pressure in difficult situations and under deadline
- strong organizational, time-management, multi-tasking, phone and interpersonal skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- superior ability to manage both client and internal team expectations
- thrive off a challenging, changing and fast-paced environment and willing to work hard
Job Responsibilities:
- create working deliverable systems for studio output
- planning/developing project strategy, scope, and schedules
- review and understand client needs in order to provide appropriate deliverables
- identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks
- oversee and support the design team in completing required technical drawings on time with the proper detail required by project
- assessing and adjusting to project schedule/scope changes
- report to Principals, providing regular input on all project activity, including status and call reports on a weekly basis
- demonstrate initiative and ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with minimal direction
- maintain a project's plan through to it's completion
- strong communication with the client's representatives to ensure that the design team is producing and delivering all that is required, from a design manufacturing perspective, through to the project's completion
- support the creation and delivery of proposals and pricing estimates
To apply:
Please email your resume and a note with "Project/Account Manager -- PDX" in the subject heading. Thank you!
fix studio is an idea-driven design practice established in 1998. We welcome interesting projects and collaborations large and small.
We have a distinct, multidisciplinary approach toward the design of objects and environments. While our team and backgrounds are diverse, we share a commitment to crafting warm, thoughtful, well-executed designs in a variety of mediums.
fix studio brings expertise in interior design, furniture/product design, graphic design, as well as fabrication and sourcing to the design process, providing a full service experience for our clientsâ€"able to see and realize both a whole environment and all its parts.
A process of research and hands-on exploration defines fix studio; in addition to traditional hand sketching and rendering, on site creation and mock-ups truly explore and understand space and context. We engage an analytical approach toward materials, sourcing and fabrication, and incorporate sustainable practices in our designs.
fix studio tailors our project team to suit the requirements of your functional and creative brief. We work closely with our clients ensuring that the end product adds value to your business or residence, and offers a fresh, inviting and memorable experience.
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The role of the Senior Integration Analyst (Software Developer) is to support the integration of business application systems. Responsibilities include the following:
• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain new interface programs to transport data between various business applications.
• Review, analyze, evaluate and update current internal and 3rd party integration processes to optimize their full potential.
• Work with users to define integration requirements for new interfaces and to resolve issues in current processes.
• Provide business and technical expertise to the user community.
• Write detailed descriptions of user needs, system processes, program functions and the steps required to modify them.
• Ensure that integration systems parallel the firm's business strategy.
• Ensure compliance with established IT control policies.
• In order to support early morning trading, this position is required to work the 7AM to 4PM or the 8AM to 5PM shift as business requires.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in systems analysis/design.
• Strong knowledge of object oriented programming languages (Java and/or .NET) and SQL.
• Experience with one or more of the following: J2EE, EJB, JDBC, JSP, JMS, SOAP, XML, HTML, XSLT and FIX technologies.
• Strong experience in developing and supporting multi-tier systems.
• Experience with RDMS (Oracle, SQL Server).
• Experience with Windows and the complete MS Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of IT concepts, practices, controls and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical personnel.
• Performs a variety of tasks and has a proven ability to work with minimal supervision and to deliver projects on-time.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Ability to work varying shifts, likely early morning, based on business need.
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
• Knowledge of specific energy software products --WebTrader, Aligne(ZaiNet, GTM, AIF), PI, 3Tier, Meteologica, QuickFIX/J, ICE eConfirm
• Knowledge of specific on-line energy exchanges (ICE, GLOBEX)
• Working knowledge of non-specified energy trading, scheduling, invoicing, reporting, meter, forecast systems and on-line exchanges.
• Knowledge of JBoss application server.
To be considered for this position please apply to requisition #130047 on our website at http://www.iberdrolarenewables.us/careers.html
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background and reference check, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Iberdrola Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation:
Expect a competitive pay package that recognizes the experience, skills and abilities you bring to the company. Our goal is to provide pay and benefits that attract, motivate and retain the best talent.
We offer a multi-tiered compensation package to encourage employees to excel. Your compensation package includes:
- Competitive base pay
- An opportunity to earn annual bonuses
- Performance-based increases in pay
- Long-term incentive programs when eligible
Please see details to our full benefit package at: http://iberdrolarenewables.us/cb.html
Iberdrola Renewables, LLC is a clean energy company, recognized as a market leader. The company provides optimized energy solutions tailored to meet the needs of wholesale and large commercial and industrial customers. We plan to maintain and grow our position by bringing new products to market and by aggressively growing our existing portfolio of owned and/or operated assets. To achieve our goals we are looking for talented individuals who thrive in a dynamic and performance-based environment.
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Our company develops innovative brand platforms for marketing and communications. We work as artists, designers and curators in partnership with non-profits, businesses and communities.
We are seeking a Production Coordinator with experience coordinating projects within a marketing or events context. Past experience facilitating relationships with clients, vendors and artist collaborators as well as onsite event production and budgets. Candidate should be confident using technology, orchestrating complex logistics, and developing varied digital and print media.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assist lead Producer in the proposal and execution of events, digital
activations and video production
- Prepare proposal documents for event concepts and media content
- Design basic Photoshop / InDesign documents
- Coordinate internal approvals and traffic creative work
- Research vendors for production of collateral
- Strategic outreach to partners, venues, sponsors
- Coordinate with designers and oversee creation of digital media content
and printed collateral
- Assist with on-site event logistics and run of show
- Gather statistics, press and prepare recap reports
We want you to love what you’re doing, so a passion for art, fashion, design, film, music or social activism is required.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
The position is available to start immediately.
CV and cover letter should be submitted to info@imprintprojects.com with Production Coordinator in the subject line.
We develop innovative brand platforms for marketing and communications. We work as artists, designers and curators in partnership with non-profits, businesses and communities.
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Lou Reda Productions is constantly on the lookout for new, exciting talent and is open to all types of ideas. If you want to host your own show, have a unique real-life situation that you think should be documented, or feel you have an idea that could become the next breakout series, we want to hear from you!
Please contact us at: marc@louredaproductions.com or
liz@louredaproductions.com
Lou Reda Productions is constantly on the lookout for new, exciting talent and is open to all types of ideas. If you want to host your own show, have a unique real-life situation that you think should be documented, or feel you have an idea that could become the next breakout series, we want to hear from you!
Please contact us at: marc@louredaproductions.com or
liz@louredaproductions.com
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The Associate Creative Director oversees the development of marketing and advertising campaigns created for clients in the educational sector, guides the creative team, and collaborates with the account manager.
Specific duties include:
• Works with Creative Director to determine overall marketing approach for clients as it relates to their brand, and then executes specific campaigns from concept development through to final delivery.
• Works with the Creative and the Strategic Directors throughout the Market Voicing brand development process to create visual representations of brand strategies.
• Leads concept development of marketing programs related to specific initiatives (i.e., admissions marketing).
• Organizes all major presentations of creative for client review, and assists the creative director in the delivery of the presentations. Also, communicates directly with the client team throughout all project development cycles.
• Leads all creative reviews and activates the creative team (made up of freelance associates) to produce projects within the time and budget parameters.
• Selects and guides the creative team for each account and works with account manager to provide cost estimates for creative team.
• Mentors and guides the on staff graphic designer, particularly in gathering and usage of client assets.
• Builds and maintains a story archive for each client in collaboration with the account manager.
• Maintains learning library related to marketing and brand identity programs in the education market.
• Travels to client sites, as required.
Desired qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 7 years of professional art direction experience
• Strong writing and presentation skills are a must
• Ability to motivate internal and external teams and clearly communicate creative ideas and direction to them
• Fresh, out-ofâ€"the box thinking
• Technical proficiency working in a Mac-based environment, using creative software packages including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat (experience with Dreamweaver, After Effects, HTML and CSS is a plus)
• Facility with web and social media, and ability to both design deliverables on these platforms, and guide a creative team in their use.
• Experience working in or supporting marketing for higher education a plus.
The Associate Creative Director position is a full-time salaried position. Cognitive Marketing offers a competitive salary, paid time off, Simple IRA Plan, health benefits, and a beautifully peaceful and inspiring office in the Neighborhood of the Arts section of Rochester.
Cognitive Marketing is a full service brand development and strategic marketing firm serving primarily colleges, universities, and independent schools. Our Market Voicing process results in clear, inspiring, and sustainable brands that our clients use to recruit students, raise money, engage alumni, and build their reputations.
Our purpose is to make vivid the promise of every school or organization we serve.
Cognitive Marketing brings Creative Intelligence to the work of marketing and advancing schools, college and universities.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Jr. Graphic Designer will be supporting our Art Director in creating design concepts for online banners, creatives for our social media accounts and landing pages, and will be updating graphics for our weekly newsletter. As the Jr. Graphic Designer, you will need to be meticulous about spacing, typography, and branding. Trancos, Inc. is a fast paced environment, therefore the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities is extremely important. Time management skills and attention to detail is mandatory.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 1-2 years experience in a corporate or design studio environment
BA/BS degree in Graphic Design
Experience in a fast paced environment
Candidate must have experience in the following programs: Adobe Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Word/Pages, and Excel
Experience with image manipulation using Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
Complete Mac proficiency- must know shortcuts of all programs.
Ability to find relevant images (stock photos) and assist in creating initial messaging/content for Advertising creatives
Ability to work within a team and demonstrate a strong work ethic
Ability to follow directions, take notes and accept constructive criticism
Portfolio displaying comprehensive skill with core design principles, typography, color theory and layout
PLUSES:
Experience with HTML/CSS best practices
Experience with Flash is a plus, but not required
WORKING WITH TRANCOS, INC.
Please submit your cover letter in the body of the email. Forward resume as a pdf and 5 creative samples in 1 pdf. No phone calls or walk-ins permitted.
Our culture places a premium on dedication, individual problem solving, and entrepreneurial spirit. You will gain real-world experience in an online publishing company with multiple online brands. Trancos, Inc. is a leading online marketing media company that has delivered millions of customers on a pay-for-performance basis to small, medium, and large businesses worldwide. We utilize our proprietary ad serving optimization technology to help clients create relationships with new customers and partners. Trancos, Inc. is based in Pleasanton, Ca. The Inc. Magazine recognized us as one of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
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Blue Mouse Monkey, Inc. is a small Portland company that does exceptional branding and websites for research organizations and nonprofits. bluemousemonkey.com
Our main developer moved overseas, and we want to build relationships with a new developer(s) that could potentially become long-term.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS / RESPONSIBILITIES
• Semantic layouts with HTML5 & CSS3
• Javascript/Jquery
• PHP/MySql
• WordPress
• Responsive design
• Knowledge of web standards and best practices, including ADA compliance
• Slice PhotoShop files into efficient HTML
• Improve, maintain, and troubleshoot existing websites
• Be available for client meetings during regular office hours
• An appreciation for the importance of aesthetics and good user experience
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Genuinely want to work freelance, i.e. not just between jobs
• Have a collaborative attitude, e.g. speak up if you can recommend a better way to do something
• A sense of humor :-)
WISHLIST
• Expression Engine
• Flash
LOCATION
Inner SE Portland, Oregon. We are very much hoping for a local person, but we're willing to do the extra work of managing a long-distance relationship (USA only) if you're brilliant at all the skills listed above!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please send:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter, including your hourly rate. (Please note that many of our clients are non-profits, so we charge out lower than large agencies. This means we can’t really afford developers over $70/hr, and we tend to give the most consistent work to those who charge us $60 or under)
3. Portfolio URL, or URLs of at least five sites you have developed that demonstrate your skills
Please send all items to position@bluemousemonkey.com. Thanks! We look forward to hearing from you.
Blue Mouse Monkey, Inc. is a small team that does exceptional branding and websites for nonprofits, creative professionals, and small businesses.
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Underwriters will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, approving and underwriting large, unusual or complex individual consumer requests and products within company and industry guidelines. Dependent on division and complexity of underwriting, functions may include:
• Reviewing financial statements, credit reports, and applicable ratios(i.e. Debt ratios, loan-to-value);
• Evaluating; examining transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness; preparing formal reports for review; ensuring that documents are consistent and uphold to company and industry guidelines;
• Implementing fraud detection techniques, performing compliance reviews; assisting with re-negotiations of loans based on lending guidelines;
• Contacting customers and partners to gather information to make appropriate decisions, explain rationale behind credit decision.
• May provide work direction and/or training to lower level team members and provide performance feedback to supervisor/manager. We are continuing to build our industry-leading mortgage underwriting team!
Basic Qualifications
• 4+ years underwriting experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive mortgage underwriting experience which includes but not limited to:
• Experience with income analysis with includes exposure to reviewing Self-employment, Corporate, and Partnerships tax returns; advanced asset analysis and experience working with all types, and experience with layering risk and evaluation.
• Thorough understanding of underwriting policies and procedures, including investor guidelines and regulatory updates.
• Prior experience underwriting/signing authority of 475k or higher.
• Ability to handle confidential material in a professional, highly ethical manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and possess a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, customers, and co-workers.
• Time management and organization skills to effectively prioritize multiple objectives and achieve volume goals.
• Experience in talking with the borrower about loan decisions.
• Must be able to work in a production/flexible environment.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Intermediate PC and keyboarding skills, including experience with Windows operating systems.
This position requires compliance with all mortgage regulatory requirements and compliance policies related to these requirements including acceptable background check investigation results. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and required reporting of certain incidents.
Preferred Skills
• Experience underwriting Non-Conforming and/or Bond loans
• FHA/VA Underwriting Experience DE/CHUMS and /or LAPP





