Wednesday, December 22, 2010

JOBS THIS WEEK: December 22, 2010

While most of the positions I am working to fill are posted, often the most senior level positions must remain invisible. If interested in these posted positions, or interested in connecting with me to find out about those more confidential positions, contact me, D.C. Washington at dcwemail@gmail.com to send your website and find out more information. If it looks like you're a fit I'll get back to you asap. You can also follow me on twitter or connect to me on Linkedin to keep an eye on my job updates.


NEW POSITION:
RUSH! Strong mid level writer needed for a premier boutique southeastern agency working on a primo-health and beauty account. ASAP - wants to hire by the beginning of the year.


NEW POSITION:
Jr CW - 1-2 yrs. Small growing agency in Washington DC area recently won large account - needs to beef up with strong conceptual JR CW who has some amount of experience under the belt. NO political clients - nice range of client base and full-service work including new digital - iphone apps etc.

NEW POSITION:
SR Interactive Designer for small, growing, southeastern east coast agency with variety of full service accounts. Mid to senior level Web Designer who wants to push the envelope and create unique interactive experiences. Candidate must have experience creating design prototypes, graphics, layouts and user interfaces as well as executing design concepts, storyboards, and briefs. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, respond to client feedback with precision and insight, and collaborate with Information Architects, Analysts, and Project Managers on comprehensive website solutions.

Proficiency Requirements:
Superior knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques and understanding of the limitations and usage of programming languages such as XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, dynamic HTML, and Macromedia Flash. Expertise with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or similar software. Knowledge and experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.) and experience working on a Mac platform.
Formal training in desktop publishing or background in fine arts, graphic design and/or photography a plus.


NEW POSITION:
Immediate need for freelance HTML developer at a small full-service agency in Atlanta. The project is an image gallery that will contain images, pdf's, and videos.

- xml driven html5 content
- ipad optimized css
- php + mysql experience


ACTIVE postions:

JR,Mid & SR CWs for east coast boutique experiential design, marketing, and advertising agency.
Comedy writer wanted who has sports knowledge for a comedic sports website. It's like the Onion, but just sports. We want writers who dream of writing for The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, and other sketch comedy shows, but are happy (for now) just being a real fake sports columnist that loves to parody everything in the sports world. Other perks involve opportunities to work on sports video games, phone apps and other cool interactive media. MUST KNOW WHAT OTHER COOL INTERACTIVE MEDIA IS. Get it?

The positions below all require comfort working in sports accounts and drive to create innovative great work.
JR or Mid DES/AD with strong conceptual, print, broadcast, and integrated digital portfolios for Top-level creative, progressive, east-coast boutique agency.
JR & MID CWs and & 1WEB DES Top-level creative, online publication and interactive network for sports fans based on the east coast, and owned and operated by top-level advertising agency and sports/entertainment partners seeking young but experienced Web DES/DEV and copywriters all levels.

STILL SEARCHING:
SR CW or ACD - (Full range of Interactive and broadcast and print) for East Coast Digital Agency (full job description below inactive postions)
job description:
Top Interactive East Coast Shop Seeking:
Senior Copywriter or ACD

Global interactive advertising agency that uses innovative ideas and technology to deliver results for the world's leading brands. Their objective has never been to be "bigger" than anyone else. Just better. Whether it's the ideas they generate or their world-class implementations, this objective makes them focus on what's important: the quality of their solutions. They want the best talent of the most rewarding and challenging jobs anywhere.

Responsibilities
• Brainstorm, concept and collaborate on overall campaign ideas with creative team
• Write copy, establish project's tone and ensure it is consistent with brand guidelines
• Provide and craft all written elements of creative projects
• Take personal accountability for on-time deliverables
• Work to develop client-facing presentation skills
• Proactively identify and resolves issues
• Always present work to ACD or CD before all internal meetings and client presentations
• Stay aware of current advertising trends and industry innovations
• Seek out mentorship from peers within creative department
Requirement
• 5-7+ years experience in relevant fields
• Exceptional creative portfolio
• Outstanding creative ability and strong concept and strategic development skills
• Ability to write content and copy in a wide variety of styles
• Ability to work on multiple projects, working within time deadlines, and prioritize tasks for each
• Ability to work with a team across all creative disciplines
• Team oriented, self-motivated
• Experience structuring and developing interactive content
• Understand the principles and process of web development
• Display professional, articulate, and mature presence in all aspects of team and client relationship building
• Must be able to direct photographers, illustrators, sound designers, directors and outside vendors as needed

INACTIVE POSITIONS
FILLED:JR-MID Account Executive: 3-5 years experience needed on accounts that include online advertising and social media, for a small full-service Atlanta agency.
ON HOLD: JR-MID Account Executive: 3-5 years experience needed on accounts at leading advertising agencies. Accounts that include online advertising and social media, for Top-level creative, progressive, east-coast boutique agency.
Flash DES/DEV for Top-level creative, progressive, east-coast boutique agency.
FILLED: SR Interactive Designer: 3-7 years experience, for a small full-service Atlanta agency. Good design skills and ability to do simple programming in-house and manage heavy hitter outside vendor/programmers. Should really be plugged in to what can be done in the digital world. Doesn’t mean designer has to know how to do it all but they need to have a good grasp on how to get it done and what's new. Self reliance and ingenuity a must.
FILLED:Mid-Sr AD - NYC residents only: Experience working as an art director in an advertising agency mandatory. An interest in fashion and related fields is a definite plus. Experience on actual beauty accounts perfect. Freelance-to-perm is strongly preferred.
FILLED: SR Interactive DES Atlanta Based, Cool,Interactive Agency and Development Studio teamed with larger agency with backing. Not a start-up, but new growth.
ON HOLD: JR/MID AD with digital experience for Texas Based agency
FILLED: MID CW for Awared Chicago Agency - fully integrated campaigns
FILLED: MID/SR CW for Smaller Market east coast Agency
ON HOLD: SR Flash/Web Developer for NY based small progressive shop
FILLED: SR Web DES - Atlanta Based, New and Cool,Interactive Agency and Development Studio
ON HOLD: Web Developer - Atlanta Based, New and Cool,Interactive Agency and Development Studio

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

JOBS THIS WEEK: December 15, 2010

While most of the positions I am working to fill are posted, often the most senior level positions must remain invisible. If interested in these posted positions, or interested in connecting with me to find out about those more confidential positions, contact me, D.C. Washington at dcwemail@gmail.com to send your website and find out more information. If it looks like you're a fit I'll get back to you asap. You can also follow me on twitter or connect to me on Linkedin to keep an eye on my job updates.

NEW POSITION:
SR Interactive Designer for small, growing, southeastern east coast agency with variety of full service accounts. Mid to senior level Web Designer who wants to push the envelope and create unique interactive experiences. Candidate must have experience creating design prototypes, graphics, layouts and user interfaces as well as executing design concepts, storyboards, and briefs. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, respond to client feedback with precision and insight, and collaborate with Information Architects, Analysts, and Project Managers on comprehensive website solutions.

Proficiency Requirements:
Superior knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques and understanding of the limitations and usage of programming languages such as XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, dynamic HTML, and Macromedia Flash. Expertise with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or similar software. Knowledge and experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.) and experience working on a Mac platform.
Formal training in desktop publishing or background in fine arts, graphic design and/or photography a plus.


NEW POSITION:
Immediate need for freelance HTML developer at a small full-service agency in Atlanta. The project is an image gallery that will contain images, pdf's, and videos.

- xml driven html5 content
- ipad optimized css
- php + mysql experience


ACTIVE postions:

JR,Mid & SR CWs for east coast boutique experiential design, marketing, and advertising agency.
Comedy writer wanted who has sports knowledge for a comedic sports website. It's like the Onion, but just sports. We want writers who dream of writing for The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, and other sketch comedy shows, but are happy (for now) just being a real fake sports columnist that loves to parody everything in the sports world. Other perks involve opportunities to work on sports video games, phone apps and other cool interactive media. MUST KNOW WHAT OTHER COOL INTERACTIVE MEDIA IS. Get it?

The positions below all require comfort working in sports accounts and drive to create innovative great work.
JR or Mid DES/AD with strong conceptual, print, broadcast, and integrated digital portfolios for Top-level creative, progressive, east-coast boutique agency.
JR & MID CWs and & 1WEB DES Top-level creative, online publication and interactive network for sports fans based on the east coast, and owned and operated by top-level advertising agency and sports/entertainment partners seeking young but experienced Web DES/DEV and copywriters all levels.

STILL SEARCHING:
SR CW or ACD - (Full range of Interactive and broadcast and print) for East Coast Digital Agency (full job description below inactive postions)
job description:
Top Interactive East Coast Shop Seeking:
Senior Copywriter or ACD

Global interactive advertising agency that uses innovative ideas and technology to deliver results for the world's leading brands. Their objective has never been to be "bigger" than anyone else. Just better. Whether it's the ideas they generate or their world-class implementations, this objective makes them focus on what's important: the quality of their solutions. They want the best talent of the most rewarding and challenging jobs anywhere.

Responsibilities
• Brainstorm, concept and collaborate on overall campaign ideas with creative team
• Write copy, establish project's tone and ensure it is consistent with brand guidelines
• Provide and craft all written elements of creative projects
• Take personal accountability for on-time deliverables
• Work to develop client-facing presentation skills
• Proactively identify and resolves issues
• Always present work to ACD or CD before all internal meetings and client presentations
• Stay aware of current advertising trends and industry innovations
• Seek out mentorship from peers within creative department
Requirement
• 5-7+ years experience in relevant fields
• Exceptional creative portfolio
• Outstanding creative ability and strong concept and strategic development skills
• Ability to write content and copy in a wide variety of styles
• Ability to work on multiple projects, working within time deadlines, and prioritize tasks for each
• Ability to work with a team across all creative disciplines
• Team oriented, self-motivated
• Experience structuring and developing interactive content
• Understand the principles and process of web development
• Display professional, articulate, and mature presence in all aspects of team and client relationship building
• Must be able to direct photographers, illustrators, sound designers, directors and outside vendors as needed

INACTIVE POSITIONS
FILLED:JR-MID Account Executive: 3-5 years experience needed on accounts that include online advertising and social media, for a small full-service Atlanta agency.
ON HOLD: JR-MID Account Executive: 3-5 years experience needed on accounts at leading advertising agencies. Accounts that include online advertising and social media, for Top-level creative, progressive, east-coast boutique agency.
Flash DES/DEV for Top-level creative, progressive, east-coast boutique agency.
FILLED: SR Interactive Designer: 3-7 years experience, for a small full-service Atlanta agency. Good design skills and ability to do simple programming in-house and manage heavy hitter outside vendor/programmers. Should really be plugged in to what can be done in the digital world. Doesn’t mean designer has to know how to do it all but they need to have a good grasp on how to get it done and what's new. Self reliance and ingenuity a must.
FILLED:Mid-Sr AD - NYC residents only: Experience working as an art director in an advertising agency mandatory. An interest in fashion and related fields is a definite plus. Experience on actual beauty accounts perfect. Freelance-to-perm is strongly preferred.
FILLED: SR Interactive DES Atlanta Based, Cool,Interactive Agency and Development Studio teamed with larger agency with backing. Not a start-up, but new growth.
ON HOLD: JR/MID AD with digital experience for Texas Based agency
FILLED: MID CW for Awared Chicago Agency - fully integrated campaigns
FILLED: MID/SR CW for Smaller Market east coast Agency
ON HOLD: SR Flash/Web Developer for NY based small progressive shop
FILLED: SR Web DES - Atlanta Based, New and Cool,Interactive Agency and Development Studio
ON HOLD: Web Developer - Atlanta Based, New and Cool,Interactive Agency and Development Studio