Our client is creating an entirely new product line and needs a Production Specialist to work hand-in-hand with the Senior Designer to executive design/development/changes, etc. Ideally - this person would also have some copywriting or potentially video editing for web skills.

Job Description:
Our client in Freeport, Maine is looking for a Web Page Production Specialist. Must have strong web and must be local to Maine. Position Purpose: Execute the successful production of Direct Channel pages from art element and product image preparation/creation through the final release of files. Ensure that assigned pages are released on schedule and meet quality standards. Summary of Job Tasks: 1. Use problem solving and design skills as necessary to layout a cohesive page, from art element creation and image prep through final edits for release. 2. Edit pages based on direction from Art Directors, Copywriters, Editors, Merchandisers, Senior Management, or Product Publishers. 3. Ensure accuracy and integrity of creative image assets, as well as preflighted files released for publication. 4. Maintain image assets, including: storage, tracking, release and archiving. 5. Process art/ image assets as needed: scanning, cropping, sizing, rotating and adjusting color and resolution. 6. Mark-up and review final proofs or perform testing, as necessary. 7. Organize and compile images/ art elements including: photos, copy, charts, job templates and graphics. 8. Verify copy, when appropriate, to ensure accuracy of edits made to product sizes, colors, identification numbers and prices. 9. Create and organize page/ project versioning per marketing plan. 10. Participate in ongoing publishing support teams, training programs and new personnel training as assigned. 11. Remain current with relevant product knowledge, merchandising information and creative and business strategies. 12. Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned.

Senior Designer
Our client is ramping up a team to support their new product line. They truly need multi-faceted talents and would LOVE someone with either copywriting expertise or video in addition to excellent design skills.

START DATE: realistically, November 30th

DURATION: at least 6 months. ideally 1 yr.

New launch requires a dedicated creative team to support updates to site and creation of site within templates. The talent will serve as the Senior Designer - perhaps sole interactive designer concepting new ideas for the site and working to promote the new product launch.

Our client on the South Shore is seeking an ON-SITE resource for 2+ weeks to do a web portal redesign. They are looking for a strong web 2.0 look and feel. Ideal talent will have a very strong portfolio, some print, and the ability to take charge and run with a project.

Our client in Armonk, NY is looking for a strong Web Designer with some print for ongoing projects. Must have a strong portfolio.

Web work will be design in Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash. On the print side, they are working on an annual report - that is more like a coffee table book. The work is mostly web oriented. The work will be on-site and start within a week.

This is an entry level role for our client in Boston. Ideal talent will have a degree or background in math.

The data analyst will be a detail oriented analyst working in Excel crunching numbers for statistics. It is an entry level position for someone to help prepare data for analysis. You can think of it as a data organizer or data coordinator.

The most important quality is attention to detail. Appropriate talent should be self-starters who can take the initiative to complete tasks on their own but who are not afraid to ask questions if they don’t know how to complete a task.

Data Analyst:
• Import and export data files from biometric data and eye tracking data
• Search through data files in order to calculate exact start times for each participant (Precision and accuracy is key. A mistake in the start time will result in analyzing the data incorrectly.)
• Assist in preparing eye tracking data for analysis
• Assist in creating content for testing (some exposure to basic video editing, photoshop, html or website creation is a plus. Not required, but they should be open to learning.)
• Content timing. (Again, precision is key. They use Premier to get the exact timing down to the frame for all target content.)
• Assist Analytics Manager and Project Manager in day-to-day tasks

AS3 Developer
Need a strong AS3 Developer for at least partial onsite working with the head of Digital Services. This is someone who can handle the various different ways to create items in Flash. Principally this would be an Actionscript 3 programmer, but with experience with standard forms of flash animation, vector art creation, etc.

This client is located in Waltham, MA - Interactive/Print Agency

Front End Developer
Our client in Waltham, MA is seeking a stellar front-end development resource. They are a print/interactive agency focusing on strategic brand building.

Forge has a short-term onsite project for a stellar HTML, CSS, and Javascript coder building microsites. Flash is a nice to have. Will be 1-2 weeks. ON SITE

Advise in determining appropriate digital marketing strategy and coordinating project management for all elements of our client's interactive campaigns and projects.

Project Planning and Concepting
• Providing direction, insight and strategy that will guide the digital marketing efforts and integrated marketing communications planning for clients
• Define requirements and assist with prioritization of projects for alignment with business objectives, market needs and resource allocation
• Understanding the project ideals thoroughly And assessing the requirements of the project, the stages involved, the milestones and the specific deliverable
• Conduct competitive and industry research relevant to interactive side of client engagements
• Review and assessment of discovery material from clients and obtaining assets required for design implementation

Project Management
• Help set the tone for client engagements
• Oversee architecture and implementation of interactive projects
• Serve as primary day-to-day production-side contact on digital assignment
• Work with account, creative , and tech development teams establishing timelines and managing interactive projects
• Facilitate effective workflow between internal and external creative and technology/production teams
• Create and maintain project plans (manage some budget)
• Implement and follow interactive QC/QA processes for client engagements
• Coordinate and organize project assets (images, data, documentation, etc)

Furthering Interactive Capabilities
• Work to ensure digital workflow is operating efficiently, timelines are met and creative in on strategy
• Coordinate teams for the efficient utilization of resources
• Help identify appropriate tools and technologies
• Help champion interactive through ongoing support and flow of information to team
• Help champion the interactive channel as a key strategic and tactical component of overall business and marketing plans.

Our client in Freeport, Maine is looking for a Web Page Production Specialist. Must have strong web and must be local to Maine.

Position Purpose:
Execute the successful production of Direct Channel pages from art element and product image preparation/creation through the final release of files. Ensure that assigned pages are released on schedule and meet quality standards.

Summary of Job Tasks:
1. Use problem solving and design skills as necessary to layout a cohesive page, from art element creation and image prep through final edits for release.

2. Edit pages based on direction from Art Directors, Copywriters, Editors, Merchandisers, Senior Management, or Product Publishers.

3. Ensure accuracy and integrity of creative image assets, as well as preflighted files released for publication.

4. Maintain image assets, including: storage, tracking, release and archiving.

5. Process art/ image assets as needed: scanning, cropping, sizing, rotating and adjusting color and resolution.

6. Mark-up and review final proofs or perform testing, as necessary.

7. Organize and compile images/ art elements including: photos, copy, charts, job templates and graphics.

8. Verify copy, when appropriate, to ensure accuracy of edits made to product sizes, colors, identification numbers and prices.

9. Create and organize page/ project versioning per marketing plan.

10. Participate in ongoing publishing support teams, training programs and new personnel training as assigned.

11. Remain current with relevant product knowledge, merchandising information and creative and business strategies.

12. Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned.

Our client in Springfield, MA is looking for an ONSITE contract Flash Designer.
Job will include design on sites, banners, and splash pages. 2+ years of experience needed. Onsite. Contract.

Our client in Boston is searching for two top-notch talented Front-End Web Developers for an indefinite project. Must have an online portfolio showcasing development and overall design aesthetic.


This person will need to be fluent in CSS and HTML development. They’ll be prototyping and developing web page designs for handoff to State Street’s internal dev groups. They’ll also be developing smaller scale microsites for shorter timeline projects. Experience with translating flat designs from static PhotoShop or Illustrator files us a must. They’ll need some experience with JavaScript implementation, and Flash development experience would be a plus. All candidates will need to have experience working with a creative / design group and will need to provide a portfolio of work to illustrate this experience.

Programs: Flash, AS 3.0, CSS, HTML, Javascript, Photoshop, Illustrator