Kirsten Weller

UI Front End Development : San Francisco, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:30:02 EDT

As a Senior Developer for this eCommerce team, you'll be responsible for large-scale, e-commerce Web applications development, tools development and maintenance. You'll interact with the business to provide robust technical solutions to business problems; you will interact with junior engineers to provide guidance as to best practices in web development. This position will support our efforts in front-end web development team.

Develop and design new systems or redesign existing systems to meet business requirements, changing needs, or newer technology.

Responsibilities
· Performs product development/coding, design tasks of high complexity, which may require research and analysis and in-depth front-end programming knowledge.
· Performs system design and specification development, program logic and flow-charting, testing, debugging, and documentation, although specific skill requirements could vary based on the type of development being performed
· Assists in providing guidance to small groups of two to three engineers, including offshore associates, for assigned Engineering projects
· Demonstrates up-to-date expertise in Software Engineering and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans.
· Works within established procedures to develop, test, implement, and maintain application software.
· Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
· Participates in the discovery phase of small to medium size projects to come up with high level design
· Participates on development of multiple small to large sized projects
· Performs as lead developer or technical lead in small to medium size projects
· Performs code-reviews and suggest best practices for automating code maintenance tasks.
· Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions
· Provides support to the business
· Troubleshoots business and production issues

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and 4+ years experience building scalable ecommerce applications or mobile software
· 8 years experience developing in web application frameworks, DOM, JavaScript, AJAX, cross-browser compatibility issues, and client-side performance optimization.
· Good knowledge and experience working in object-oriented JavaScript, JavaScript applications with a focus on site speed, Ajax calls, lazy/asynchronous loading of JavaScript.
· Good knowledge of Java, J2EE, JSP, Struts, Spring technologies and frameworks

Additional Preferred Qualifications

· Write and support reusable JavaScript libraries that are used across the site.
· Work third parties to follow best practices and manage shared code.
· Version Control systems, preferable Git / CVS or comparable
· Understanding of different JavaScript frameworks like JQuery a plus.
· Understanding of the core of browsers and how they render HTML.
· Good to have understanding of the latest design and development trends for different device types (tablets), JavaScript evolution, responsive design; willingness to learn and implement new client side technologies /concepts.
· Be able to create a quick prototype from ideas and mockups from wire frames.
· Work third parties to follow best practices and manage shared code.
· Experience with MVC frameworks like Spring for web applications; JSP, Velocity, tiles.
· Experience with Eclipse or other IDE development tools.
· Experience with Agile / waterfall methodologies.

Senior Graphic Designer : San Francisco, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:30:04 EDT

This position is seeking Designers with a "luxe edge" and fashion/beauty experience. Only those with applicable experience and sample need apply.

The Senior Graphic Designer works closely with the Art Director and Creative Director to concept and design marketing and communication materials for a major beauty retailer. This person plays a lead role in crafting highly‐conceptual ideas that consistently captures the brand look and feel. This position entails a significant amount of initiative and creativity with the ability to originate ideas. Must be able to prioritize while multi‐tasking and handle pressure with adherence to quality and deadlines in a fast‐paced, team‐oriented environment where innovation, creativity, a positive attitude, growth, passion and fun are valued.

Responsibilities

Concept and create original ideas for seasonal campaigns, montly promos, and advertisting (when applicable) 50%.Primary responsibilities include: branding for makeup, skincare, and formulations. Projects include marketing collateral, visual merchandising, style guides, and press kits. A demonstrated knowledge in marketing, retail and branding is essential.
Maintain and evolve design standards
Create mockups for presentations purposes
Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon available space and aesthetic design concepts.
Prepare precise and accurate electronic files to print production specifications and ensure delivery to vendors
Work on multiple brands under client umbrella
Review, comment and/or approve press proofs against released art
Work closely with Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Product Development, Sourcing and Copy to make sure that all aspects of design and merchandising are carefully considered 50%
Create and update Style Guides for campaigns and promos
Work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines
Work with vendors to determine die lines and specifications
Competitive knowledge for design
A self-starter who is able to troubleshoot and work independently
Determine artwork placement and proper logo usage and branding strategies
Present work articulately to Art Director and all cross-functional partners.
Requirements

5-7 years of design experience using Adobe CS. Experience organizing and maintaining files is also required. Additional
Production Artist experience is a plus.
Must have minimum BA degree with emphasis in Fine Art, Design or Graphics.
Must have a strong working knowledge graphic design programs, proofing, print processes, project specs, and typography
Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and able to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
Must have store window/retail environment experience

Brand-Driven, Cutting-Edge Designers Needed : San Francisco, CA : Temporary

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:00:03 EDT

Seeking all types of designers and developers (interactive, print, mobile, marketing) with big brand experience and STRONG PORTFOLIOS to work and support our client's design teams. Must be innovative, creative, and able to complete graphic design concepts that are brand targeted based on direction given by Design management and / or strategic criteria determined by Design, Marketing, and Executive management.

*This is not an open role, this is a contact posting. No applications will be considered without a portfolio link or attachment.

Skills EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Professional experience in same or related industries: Fashion, Apparel, Entertainment, CPG, eCommerce, Beauty, or Fortune 500+ experience strongly preferred
- Developed knowledge / awareness of current trends
- Computer Skills: Adobe CS5-CS6, Microsoft Office are required and others are considered a plus.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
- Artistic, Edgy, Fresh
- Self-Motivated
- Sense of Urgency
- Proactive
- Organized
- Professional Maturity; Ability to Assimilate
- Able to handle Constructive Criticism

Android Developer : San Bruno, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:30:03 EDT

Android Developer need for high performance team.

Position Summary
Mobile team is reinventing commerce as the bridge between the online and brick and mortar worlds. The group has a global mandate, so our experiences touch lives around the world.

Our native Android applications attempt to deliver amazing tools into the hands of our customers, and the user base has responded with fantastic grove.

We believe in small teams of smart people working together to deliver the best product. As an engineer on our team you will be working with fantastic technical leads, but also great partners in product management, UX (interaction and visual), project management and beyond.

Our process is light and tight. Think GitHub and a product backlog.

You have developed great Android applications and you are looking to do even better!
You love engineering powerful user experiences that get in the hands of millions of users
You enjoy working on small teams, solving problems together
You care more about the product than process
Don't get us wrong, we are constantly evolving our process, but we care most about what we ship, not how we shipped it
You enjoy writing code that you are proud of
You are glad that GridBagLayout isn't in the Android SDK
You have worked around bugs on different devices to get the experience to as many customers as possible
You enjoy writing code that you are proud of even if you look back at it 6 months late and wonder “really”?

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and/or 5 years experience building scalable ecommerce applications or mobile software
Additional Preferred Qualifications

If you have a Github account that shows off your work that is a plus.

Site Merchandising Manager : San Bruno, CA : Temporary

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:30:04 EDT

This position is responsible for the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related

responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.

Essential Functions

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Influences cross-functional business leaders in establishing business objectives and goals by collaborating with business partners; partnering to

problem solve and gain alignment; developing and sharing insights on a regular basis; championing best practices and standards to cross-functional

partners; representing site in cross-functional task forces, initiatives, and projects; and participating in cross-functional business reviews.

Provides leadership within Site Merchandising team by participating in and leading resource planning; establishing and implementing best practices;

coordinating and managing team work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to team associates; managing timelines and work

quality; modeling and helping others develop skills necessary to adapt to change or new challenges; and acting as an effective advocate for the team

with business leaders.

Identifies and establishes department-, category-, or campaign-level key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarks, and forecasts by analyzing

performance data to identify opportunities and issues; optimizing go forward strategies to hit target performance; making appropriate adjustments to

in-season site programming; sharing insights with cross-functional leadership; communicating insights to leverage across site team; running ad hoc

reports to understand specific issues; monitoring and analyzing competitive landscape; and recommending and prioritizing statistical test (for

example, A/B) ideas.

Provides direction to the creative team by submitting detailed work requests or briefs; providing business objectives and performance insights;

influencing cross-functional creative and production processes and implementation; determining and providing appropriate feedback; and approving

final visual merchandising assets to be used on the site.

Develops and plans the visual merchandising and seasonal site strategies of departments and campaigns by ensuring strategies are based on

category knowledge, site performance data, sales plans/forecasting, and marketing plans; prioritizing efforts based on strategic importance and sales

potential; strategizing and developing specific site hierarchy structures; supporting multi-channel customer focus; strategizing effective integration

points; developing, communicating,

and implementing processes and best practices; and monitoring competitive websites for merchandising opportunities.

Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and

ensuring diversity awareness.

Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by

implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing

business processes and practices.

Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments for Site Merchandising by developing and maintaining relationships with

key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building

accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability

and promoting continuous learning.

Competencies

An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.

Customer/Member Centered: Focus on the Customer/Member - Reviews customer/member-focused data and adjusts performance to address

findings. Promotes and supports associate efforts to exceed customer/member expectations. Informs associates on how to identify and locate

resources to meet the diverse needs of customers/members.

Judgment: Use Appropriate Judgment - Identifies, reviews, and applies policies and procedures to make informed judgments. Identifies and uses

facts, information, and expertise to set priorities and make informed decisions. Uses data and evidence to determine the causes of problems and

develop solutions to address them.

Execution and Results: Manage Execution and Results - Holds associates accountable for completing work within expectations and time

requirements. Plans and manages own and others' time, based on business priorities, and follows up to ensure all work requirements are completed

in a timely and accurate manner. Identifies and obtains the resources needed to complete projects. Encourages associates to strive for excellence,

efficiency, and quality in work practices.

Planning and Improvement: Plan and Pursue Team-Based Improvement - Coordinates and aligns planning with organizational initiatives and

direction. Looks at work plans and makes changes, as needed, to achieve team or work group objectives. Sets realistic timelines for goal

accomplishment. Improves work processes and practices to increase performance and results.

Influence and Communicate: Increase Commitment - Promotes ideas and links them to business needs and benefits. Builds trusting, cooperative

relationships and alliances with others, inside and outside of the organization. Effectively communicates clear, up-to-date information on business.

Associate Content & Community Manager : San Francisco, CA : Temporary

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:45:02 EDT

Responsible for leading the implementation of the new content & community online hub; leverage understanding of company and related industry trends to engage and enhance the brand community; drive innovation and grow traffic, sales and engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Overall responsibilities
• Work with manager to develop innovative and on-brand content & community initiatives to acquire and retain customers
• Work with manager to manage brand presence on multiple social media channels; increase fans/followers and their engagement
• Manage weekly and monthly reporting and analysis, including identifying areas of opportunity.
• Monitor rapidly evolving technologies and partner with Product Management team to develop and implement new functionality
• Follow and report on industry trends, best practices and competitive activity
• Partner with creative team to develop compelling, on-brand content and assets
• Support partnerships, events, stores and other key brand initiatives
• Plan and execute contests, sweepstakes, and other campaigns

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum three (3) years of social media and/or content marketing experience
• Editorial experience or knowledge preferred
• Significant project management experience
• Undergraduate degree required; concentration in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism or related communications field preferred
• Actively involved in social media space, with a proven understanding of how to use social media tools to effectively listen, communicate, and build relationships
• Hands-on experience with online communities and social networking sites in a professional capacity, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram and YouTube program management
• Technical understanding of existing digital platforms, emerging technologies, and integration strategies
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to successfully interact directly with customers and members of the community in a public forum
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective relationships with all levels within the company
• Effective time and project management skills, with ability to organize and prioritize efficiently
• Highly creative and self-motivated, with strong conceptual and decision making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint