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8/19/2008 - CMS expert, Information Architect, Exploria workflows. [Job #7932] - NYC

Life Science CMS experience required for this specialized freelance project. If you’ve developed workflows in Exploria, or are expert enough in other CMS systems to handle the transitions to Exploria, please get in touch ASAP. This is a freelance project, onsite, in NYC.

8/18/2008 - A desperate call for ActionScript programmers - New York City

Every now and then, several of our clients ask for a very similar skillset for upcoming interactive projects and/or staff positions. In this case, it's both. We are looking for programming-minded ActionScript developers. From gaming to marketing to behavior-tracking-and-customizaion, if you are capable and have professional experience, we can likely be of excellent service to you.

8/15/2008 - Entry-level HTML coder at Major Media PowerHouse! [Job #7884] - New York City

Fantastic foot-in-the-door freelance position at one of the biggest, busiest, multi-channel media powerhouses on the planet. You’ll be working with templates, adding graphics, and ftping pages to the staging server. $20/hr or Day Rate, TBD.

8/14/2008 - Seasoned Freelance Production Artists : TWO SHIFTS. [Job #7876] - New York City

Multiple freelance position open for seasoned advertising production artists. Day and night shifts are available. The main tools are InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, producing mechanicals for a major consumer account.

***Please note if you are available for 1st shift, second shift, or both.***

8/13/2008 - ASAP, basic media production: images, sound, video. [Job #7860] - White Plains, NY

We have a pleasant gig starting ASAP, onsite in White Plains. It involves optimizing images for the web (Photoshop), converting sound files (Audacity, or something similar and provided), and combining video clips (iMovie). This should run through the end of the month. $30/hr.

8/12/2008 - Digital Media Strategist: Do you got the goods? [Job #7448] - Manhattan

We are looking for a Digital Media Supervisor/Senior Digital Strategist to join the NYC team in a unique partnership with a major food and beverage client known for its cutting-edge, forward-thinking advertising. If you can manage competing tasks, multiple clients and working on a deadline, and want to work at one of the “Best Companies to Work for in America”, then you sir or ma’am have in fact the goods.

8/12/2008 - Flash, ActionScript, Games and Advertising [Job #7404] - Manhattan, NY

Experienced Flash gaming and advertising developers wanted. Freelance and staff positions available for nimble, intelligent, and organized programmers. Working with branded and licensed content, you'll be helping to develop and market some of the more cutting edge and completely fun products ever.

8/11/2008 - InDesign ads repurposed into Flash. [Job #7748] - NYC

Our client is making their media buys for the year. They have established print ads, but they also want to modernize their look and feel a bit, so tweaking of palettes and streamlining of text would be required. Once the ads are done, you’ll be creating very straightforward, timeline-based Flash banners with the total interactivity being “click and go.” Starts this week. $35/hr.

8/8/2008 - HTML/CSS for delicious ad campaign. [Job #7804] - New York City, New York

Starting next Tuesday, we need an HTML/CSS production whiz to work on a sweet and tasty campaign. Although this is not a design gig, you’ll be pleased to know that the work is aesthetically quite beautiful. Please let us know if you’re available ASAP for onsite work in Manhattan... and send a link to your latest HTML/CSS work.

8/8/2008 - Junior AD for luxury account at top advertising agency, staff. [Job #7808] - NYC

Incredible staff opportunity for talented junior AD / print designer to become the working extension of the Creative Director. Your savviness in CS3, ability to iterate creative while keeping faithful to the original concept of your CD, and absolute perseverance in seeing a project through will get you this highly sought after gig.

8/7/2008 - Ongoing Powerpoint work. Freelance, onsite, NYC. [Job #7788] - Manhattan

Busy ad agency with some corporate communication clients seeks two Powerpoint 2003 (on XP/Vista) pros for ongoing freelance projects. Aside form clean, numerically accurate slides, we’re seeking folks who make organizationally accessible slides, making full use of Masters, etc. These projects are onsite, in Manhattan.

8/7/2008 - Freelance front-end re-skin: HTML, CSS, SQL, & PHP via Drupal. [Job #7796] - NYC

Non-profit client seeks fast, capable, coder to to reskin a Drupal managed site. The look and feel has already been designed, so this is a matter of making sure the CMS is organized, and hooked into the new look in an error-free way. You shouldn’t need to rewrite database schema or execute heavy code, but knowing enough to troubleshoot the transition is the key. With that said, though, you never know what’ll happen in these kinds of projects. But you knew that already.

8/6/2008 - Pre-press enabled advertising production positions for September! [Job #7560] - NYC

InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Xinet. A bit of Pharma. Long-term freelance production artists wanted for a solid ad firm gearing up for a busy fall. They have a rigorous and excellent internal test, which, once passed, puts you in their go-to rotation. Please have printer-perfect-preflighting chops, and a typographical sensibilities. $28/hr.

8/6/2008 - Information Architect / Project Manager, staff, to 100k. [Job #7284], New York City

Your main task: developing rich media banners that are instant candidates for industry awards. The right person should have an excellent mixture of Flash ActionScripting and overall web design. The brand you will be working for is as big as it gets; we need someone who can fully engage with the team, taking part in creating concepts at a groundbreaking level. Experience with rich media providers like PointRoll, Eyeblaster, etc. helpful.

8/5/2008 - Digital Strategy: National Accounts. [Job #7448] - Manhattan, NYC

Fabulous opportunity for senior media supervisor who actually lives the “media independent” buzzword. You’ll be helping create new (and enhance existing) media relationships, and analyzing market demographics and competitive strategies to bring new insights to the table. You’ll be client-facing, and part of the presentation process. If you’re a message-delivery junkie, boy is this gig for you.

8/5/2008 - Online Media Planner, Staff / Permanent to 60k [Job #7444] - New York City, NY

Research, present, buy, and monitor. As the media manager/planner for a national account, you’ll be responsible for contributing to the overall online media strategy and execution, plus the ongoing monitoring, tweaking, reporting thereof. Excellent interpersonal skills for deftly managing media relationships and two year’s of advertising agency experience required.

8/5/2008 - Flash banner design and execution for non-profit. Freelance. [Job #7748] - NYC

Short-term, onsite freelance project for Flash banner developer. Working in concert with this non-profit’s in-house graphic designer, you’ll create fresh banner ads (in multiple sizes) that adhere to the company tone and tenor. Interviewing ASAP for near-immediate start.

8/4/2008 - Wanted: Flash Folks with Web Design Skills [Job #7716] - Manhattan, New York

8/1/2008 - Calling all Logos Designers with Online Identity Experience [Job #7712] - NYC

A dreamboat of an opportunity for all you logophiles. We need someone who can wrap their minds around conceptualizing logos and breathe some love into new branding and identity systems. You will also need to be able to design ads utilizing provided photographs for the web.

7/31/2008 - InDesign, Photoshop + Hand Comps. [Job #7720] - New York, NY

We’ve got a small, delightful design firm seeking sporadic help in August, leading to full-time freelance in September. It’s print production, with the required “eye for design,” using Photoshop and InDesign. A bit of hand-comping is also in the mix, so if you’re uncomfortable with a blade, shy away from this one. Staff potential too. Freelance rate is $30/hr.

7/31/2008 - Ongoing, offsite, HTML email and landing page work. [Job #7696] - NYC

Looking for ongoing-but-sporadic work to ad to your overall schedule? We’ve got an international data distribution company looking for a capable web production person for emails, AdWord landing pages, etc. The key here is that you must be able to take on small projects over the next year, in concert with whatever else is filling your dance card. The client understands that turnaround won’t be instant. HTML, CSS, Image editing. You know the drill.

7/30/2008 - Potential copywriting gig Thursday, Friday and possibly next week. [Job #7708] - NYC

Hi! We’ve got a short gig for a “utility player” copywriter for writing iterations of sell sheets, direct response, and ads... largely for the direct response firm itself. $35/hr.

7/30/2008 - InfoGraphics for News and Media Outlet - $24/hr [Job #7472] - Manhattan, New York

Think big. Think simple. If you’re a newspaper or magazine-experienced graphics person, able to quickly create charts and icons using Windows-based graphics and office software, and you’re looking for a freelance assignment (from 1 month to permalance, depending), please get in touch!

7/30/2008 - Junior print production / layout: 40k, temp to perm. [Job #7660] - New York, NY

Superb proofreader wanted. We’re looking for a go-to freelancer for a wonderfully demanding editor at a Murray Hill advertising agency. This job involves detailed proofreading and a wee bit of editorial. The client has their own, excellent test. It took the author of this ad down, that’s for sure.

7/29/2008 - Interactive Project Manager: scope, manage, budget - to 100k [Job #7476] - NYC

Staff PM wanted with 6 - 10 years of agency specific experience. Along with some of the best creatives in NYC (i.e., the planet), you’ll be responsible for scoping interactive projects for a-list clients. Sites, banner campaigns, guerrilla tie-ins, more. Have demonstrable success in creating and meeting realistic budgets managing highly in-demand staff, and keeping the communication lines exceptionally clear. Less experienced (3 years minimum agency-side PM experience) but utterly extraordinary candidates also considered.

7/28/2008 - MPG Online Game Developers Wanted: AI, Licensed Content [Job #7404] - NYC

Experienced 3D gaming developers wanted for online MPGs. Our client has freelance and staff positions available for nimble, intelligent, fast, and organized programmers. Much of the work is being done in flash, with heavy back-end connectivity for game variables, records, related commerce, etc. Please include hourly and salary requirements, along with specifics about gaming experience. Salary is “get us what it takes to get someone incredible.”

7/28/2008 - Trend marketing intelligence gatherer. [Job #7668] - New York City, New York

We’ve got an interesting freelance gig brewing. It involves scouring the city for contacts, places, trends, locations, hotels, restaurants, venues, etc., meeting and greeting the people involved in getting people INTO those places. Then, you’ll be writing up your intelligence gathering efforts for one of the country’s elite personal-service firms. Thus, a background in copywriting or journalism would be incredibly apt. This is a 4-day / week job, several months in duration. With the caveat that this position is still being finalized, please get in touch if you’re interested. Include your hourly rate with your info, please.

7/25/2008 - Technical Charts, Graphics: News periodical experience required. [Job #7472] - Manhattan

Windows-savvy freelancer wanted to create support graphics for news stories. Illustrator and Excel are the primary tools. News periodical (newspaper, magazine) experience required. $24/hr capped.

7/25/2008 - Prufewheater whantud. (Wait. What?) [Job #7564] - New York, NY

7/24/2008 - Freelance Powerpoint artists for August events work. [Job #6096] - New York City

Picky, picky, presentations firm seeks expert Powerpoint artists for conference and events work. They have an excellent take-home test which definitely tests your mettle. Rate ranges from $25 - 30/hr. Interview now for upcoming project work, schedule TBD. This is a good client to have when you’re looking for consistent-but-sporadic freelance work.

7/24/2008 - Onsite, 35/hr, Jr-Mid Copywriter. [Job #7196] - White Plains, NY

World-class purveyor of luxury and comfort items seeks nimble writer to handle headline copy, signage, brochures, and service descriptions. This is an ongoing freelance gig performed on a project by project basis. Easily commutable (with or without a car) White Plains location.

7/23/2008 - 4 Month Pre-press Operator - Advertising Agency in NYC. [Job #7648] - NYC

Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Fonts, Fun, and Glory. Our client needs an experienced “last set of eyes” for files before they go on press. Primary stuff is healthcare advertising (display ads, POS, direct mail, collateral). $25 - 35 / hr, DOE. Could start ASAP, or in a few weeks. Apologies for the uncertainty.

7/22/2008 - Quality Assurance for Interactive Advertising [Job #7592] - New York, NY

To be up front: this position may not come to fruition. Our client is letting us know shortly.

With that said: interactive QA person wanted to handle platform, OS, and version testing for banners, sites, and rich media. This is a full time position, for a junior interactive pro at a fabulous ad agency with excellent creative and technical staff. If you’ve got this kind of experience, especially on the agency side, please get in touch. Even if this gig doesn’t pan out, we’re always on the lookout for the championable.

7/21/2008 - Interactive Producer / PM - Freelance AND Full-time. [Job #7496] - New York City

Two positions available at interactive advertising powerhouse. One freelance, one staff. Salary to 100k, freelance 50 - 60hr. Starting with creative briefs, you’ll be scoping, estimating, managing resources, allotting staff, overseeing quality control, and enforcing strict timelines for deliverables (which include microsites, email campaigns, banners, more.) The freelance project is several months in duration.

7/18/2008 - Staff front-end developer - major advertising agency. [Job #7596] - NYC

HTML. CSS. JavaScript. Could be static, could be dynamic, could be Ajaxian. Staff position available for capable, accurate coder who works well with both creatives and back-end developers. Several years of agency-side coding experience required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please include requirements with your application. This ad has many stilted sentences.

7/18/2008 - Flash Developer, AS2.0 expert, full-time, to 90k. [Job #7588] - NYC

New York headquarters of advertising powerhouse seeks full-time ActionScript developer for sites, banners, landing pages... pretty much anything you can pull with an HTTP request. This is not a design position, but you’ll get to work with tons of fabulous creatives, bringing their dreams to life.

7/17/2008 - Creative Director, Live Events and Product Launches, $185,000+ [Job #7056] - New York, NY

Salary $185k minimum for a staff position at an events-based marketing agency. This opportunity is copy-focused, conceptual yet hands-on, able to lead a campaign from big idea to specific use. The perfect candidate understands the unique world of live events. You should have a strong background in electronics and automotive. Your experience should reflect the maturity and ability to enhance dialogues between multiple national offices and large creative teams that only a professional with 20 years in the business could possess.

7/17/2008 - Senior Copywriter - Inside the minds of teens & tweens. [Job #6848] - NYC

Perm opening at one of the country’s fastest growing agencies specializing in live event and online marketing. To be considered your book must show experience targeting to the 14-29 demographic. This is a mid-to-senior level position (8+ years at an agency) that manages Junior Creatives and works with Creative Directors to concept and execute highly engaging campaigns. Experience marketing to audiences across multiple platforms, including websites and banners, broadcast, and event collateral is a prerequisite to consideration.

7/16/2008 - ActionScript-based animator for advertising SuperStudio. [Job #6768] - NYC

SuperStudio servicing several mutli-billion dollar advertising agencies seeks fast, accurate, Flash animator who works almost exclusively in code. Paying 45 /hr for a freelance tryout (after a small, take-home test), and 80k for a staff position, this is a great opportunity for the code-based animator who wants to work with a wide variety of high-profile campaigns. This is not a design position, however. Production and animation only.

7/15/2008 - Print designers for financial products - $35/hr [Job #6480] - NYC

Freelance designers sought at a financial-focused agency. This reputable shop wants to expand their repertoire of hands-on, independent designers. Using Quark, InDesign (some internal folks like one, some like the other), Photoshop, and Illustrator. Strong permalance possibilities for the right person.

7/14/2008 - Web and Flash Art Director - 85-88k [Job #6444] - New York, NY

Fab pharma agency seeks interactive art director. This is a staff position, at $85-88k, designing direct to physician sites. Facility with non-standard interactive media helpful (touchscreens, tablets, iPhones), as well as traditional websites, totally helpful.

7/8/2008 - Flash Gaming ActionScripters - Freelance to Staff [Job #7404] - Manhatttan

Freelance and staff positions available at busy branded-gaming company. Quality coders wanted with mature object oriented design skills, knowledge of data structures, and ability to work in a team. Confidence in your coding skills is half the battle.

7/7/2008 - Because life IS branding: Environmental Designer wanted. [Job #7480] - NYC

It’s like designing for the Choice Creative Offices, only much, much bigger. International renowned Branding company’s environmental unit seeks designer to create branded environments for corporate, hospitality, event, and public spaces. Disciplines included interior design, identity, industrial design, and architecture. Also required: a substantial knowledge of materials, substrates, lighting and environmental technology.

7/3/2008 - Staff Interactive PM, Mid-level and Senior, 80 - 100k. [Job #7476] - New York, NY

Stellar advertising agency (one of the historical greats, too!) seeks project managers for staff positions, mid-to-senior. It’s typical by description: scoping projects, managing talent, scheduling milestones, adhering to (and help planning) budgets, but the clients are top-flight, and the environment quite excellent.

7/2/2008 - Copywriter, ongoing freelance projects, beauty and fashion. [Job #7456] - New York City

POS, Direct, Packaging, even the occasional sub-product name or two. We’re looking for versatile copywriters with either beauty or fashion experience for ongoing projects. There’s no specific timeframe, we just are looking for one or two more go-to folks.

7/1/2008 - Assistant Studio Manager - Easy Night Shift [Job #7376] - Manhatttan

2pm - 10pm. Now that’s a night shift we like!If you’re a capable studio manager with a year or more of agency experience, this is a great opportunity to get into a well-known advertising firm. The base skills: priotizing the studio workload and assigning jobs based on the skillsets of your studio staff. You must also be hands on - competent in CS3, Quark, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Because it nobody else can do it, it falls to you. Salary to 65k.

7/1/2008 - Two month gig: online art production / traffic! [Job #7464] - New York, NY

This is an awesome summer gig. Well-known media firm seeks someone with a blended skillset of photo research, Photoshop, and a wee bit of HTML, combined with the grace-under-pressure and scheduling chops of a junior traffic person. Articles will come in, you’ll research the appropriate art to pair to the content, format according to given standards, and have the right person sign off. Prioritizing by time-due is a key thing, here.

6/30/2008 - News periodical, print production, business graphics, freelance. [Job #7472] - NYC

News publication seeks Windows-savvy freelancer to create support graphics for news stories in illustrator, charts in Excel. News / journalism / media experience exceptionally helpful.

6/27/2008 - SuperPowerful youth marketing firm seeks Interactive Director! [Job #7304] - NYC

Effectively, this title could be “Supreme Manager of Interactive Project Managers.” Interfacing with every level of client and creative, you’ll be responsible for maintaining scheduling, budgeting, people, deliverables, etc., from the overarching viewpoint of a leader of leaders. Salary to 100k, possibly higher.

6/26/2008 - Digital Strategy: National Accounts. [Job #7448] - New York City

6/26/2008 - Online Media Planner, to 60k [Job #7444] - Manhattan, NY