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Writers Jobs:


Freelance Copywriter (Paladin: Marketing, Advertising and Creative Recruiters - Norwalk, CT )From HotJobs
Paladin is a recruitment firm focused on Marketing, Advertising, Creative & Communications talent. Paladin provides both flexible freelance staffing solutions and direct-hire recruitment services to leading corporations and agencies nationally. www.paladinstaff.com
Our client, a leading interactive agency located in CT (direct commute on Metro North), is currently seeking a Freelance Copywriter to work on a 3-4 week on-site assignment. Must have direct and interactive copy experience (with agency). Approx. $35/hour pay rate.
If you would like to be considered for this position and your background matches the criteria, please send the following to ny-talent@paladinstaff.com:
Current Resume (Word.doc only)
Hourly Rate Requirement
Writing Samples (or URL to site)

Proofreader( ecco - New York City, NY )From New York Times
PROOFREADERS NEEDED ASAPSeveral financial, children’s publishing and insurance companies are looking for experienced proofreaders (2-3 yrs of experience) on a temporary to long term basis. Flexible availability is a HUGE plus, bilingual Spanish a plus but not necessary. Must be experienced with all proofreading marks and symbols. If you have the experience and are interested in pursuing freelance opportunities with well known companies, please submit your resume in a WORD document to: ginger.andrews@adeccona.com

Freelancers Wanted( US )From JournalismJobs
Debonair, a new webzine for young male professionals living in New York City, will launch in September, and is looking for freelance writers for the following sections:
Style; Technology; Health; Travel; Money; Sex; Food/Wine; Culture (Entertainment, Sports, etc.); Events; Nightlife; Resources.
Debonair is a Monday-Wednesday-Friday publication (including a bulk of weekend content every Friday), so all applicants must currently live in New York City or possess reliable transportation to the Herald Square office from surrounding Metro areas.
Writers will propose original story ideas or be assigned stories from our editors on a rotating basis.
If you're interested in jumping on board an ambitious start-up, please send resume, cover letter and clips to Tim Heaney, theaney@hertzmanmedia.com.

Web Content Writer( The Creative Group - Piscataway, NJ )From CareerBuilder
Compensation: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour
The Creative Group is currently seeking an online web content writer for immediate freelance opporunities with various companies throughout the central New Jersey area.
REQUIREMENTS
, MUST be able to provide sample URLs of previous work. MUST live local to the central NJ area, MUST be able to start immediately. Interested applicants can send resume and samples to daniel.miesieski@creativegroup.com

Copywriter - Sr(The Creative Group - Princeton, NJ) From CareerBuilder
Compensation: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour
The Creative Group is currently seeking an experienced copywriter for immediate freelance opportunities at various companies throughout the central New Jersey area. Interested applicants can send resume and samples to daniel.miesieski@creativegroup.com
REQUIREMENTS
MUST be able to provide samples of work. MUST live local to the central New Jersey area. MUST be able to start immediately.

Designers:

Graphic Designer - Part time( Urban Decay Cosmetics - Costa Mesa, CA )From Monster
Graphic Designer, Part-Time Costa Mesa, CA
This position reports to our (very awesome) Marketing Director, and will work on both Urban Decay and Hard Candy brands. The position is ideal for someone with a few years of experience who would like a part-time position while they freelance in their free time. The work is not always glamorous, but the environment and experience are well worth it.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Basic Layout
Examples: Create tear sheets, invitations, press releases, and visuals/poster for events. Lay out sell sheets for forecasting, posters for field, and sales meeting materials. Design seasonal marketing books, small advertisements, flyers, collateral, and seasonal look face charts. Produce letterhead and business cards.
Printing/Production
All above items must be quoted and printed. Press checks must be attended or proofs approved. Must be familiar with basic printing, digital/offset, Pantones, etc.
Photography
Candidate will photograph products for manuals, proposals, etc. Must have basic knowledge of digital photography, color retouching and correcting, and clipping. (Expert level not necessary. Basic/intermediate skills acceptable.)
Freelance Support
Packaging and merchandising design are handled by outside freelancers. Graphic Designer will provide some support to these freelancers: providing them necessary graphic assets, reviewing their work as it is submitted, and archiving their completed files.
Education + Experience:
- Four year degree in Graphic Design strongly preferred, equivalent experience will be considered
- At least two years previous experience in a similar position
Software:
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Basic Mac system/software
- Standard MS Office applications
- Basic PC/Mac conversion/compatibility troubleshooting
- Resourceful with internet
Contact Information
Company:Urban Decay Cosmetics
Address:729 Farad StreetCosta Mesa,CA 92627

Web Design and Database person Needed Immediately(Phoenix, AZ )From backpage
We are actively pursuing a Web Person with experience in the folling fields.
HTML, PHP, Hosting, Flash, Database creation, creative and a good eye for graphics preferred.
We are looking for FULL TIME. Two weeks of freelance out of our central phoenix office, and if we fit well together, we can hire you on full time.
If your good and just want two weeks of work at $20-$35 DOE then please apply also

602***625****9798
Ask For Robert
Location: Central Phoenix
Salary/Wage: $20-$35 DOE
Education: Experience and capability are only requirements
Status: Full-time, Part-time, Temp/Contract
Shift: Days, Nights and Weekends
Reply: knowledgeispower@cox.net

Graphic Designer(ecco - New York City, NY )From New York Times
A major publishing company here in NYC currently seeks a very talented designer to work on student workbooks and teaching guides for the elementary education level. The ideal candidate will work part time on a freelance/temp basis thru Adecco and will have a very creative portfolio with lots of kids collateral. You will develop prototypes, create spot art etc. using Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator. Is this you?? If so, email your resume to kathy.goncalves@adeccona.com.

Package Designer( ecco - New York City, NY)
Package Designer to the rescue!

A fortune 500 company in NYC is looking to bring on a freelance Designer to their global headquarters. In order to qualify you must have a background in package design, pre-press, and art direction. Someone with experience with formal meetings, papertrail, diplomacy, etc is a must.
This position is much more of a designer with some management and hands-on design is required. You will need to highlight that you have had a good amount of production / pre-press experience.
They want someone who can be a leader. Someone who has had experience in presenting to higher levels (marketing managers, etc) as well as experience in directing and supervising vendors or working in a team environment. Keep in mind that packaging design is NOT the same as structural or dimensional design. MUST have at least 3-5 years experience with package design/production. Previous experience creating graphic packaging design artwork for consumer goods companies especially in the cosmetics field would be plus.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reports to the Design Manager and Designs assigned brands and general category work for “Category”, including line extensions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
-Works Closely with the Design Manager and Traffic Coordinator for accurate and timely production of design turnovers, comps and mechanical artwork and all other design deliverables. -Work with a team, (Design Manager, Marketers, Engineers, Product Development, R+D, etc. to create appropriate and impactful designs within cost of goods parameters supplied by Marketing.
- Create brand books, maintain design library for facilitation of easy in line design and comp needs.
-Interact with outside studios on all associated projects, folder work, comps, etc.
-Work with and assist the Design Manager to maintain project category budgets.
-Approve/instruct all color submissions on assigned projects/brands, etc.
-Maintain U.S. business and portfolio including U.S. budgeted management and maintenance.
DECISION MAKING / PROBLEM SOLVEING:
-Ability to make decisions as to the best and most cost effective way to solve all design problems by electronically or conventional methods.
-Can resolve all issues efficiently on design, art and copy with Marketing, Engineers, and Design Manager to maintain brand identities and design consistency globally.
LATITUDE OF ACTION:
-Ability to work with a variety of projects under pressure situations either independently or with minimal supervision from the Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-College degree (BA) in packaging design or related field.
-Strong Mac skills (Adobe, Illustrator 9.0, Photoshop 6.0)
-Strong design skills and a sense of image and type.
-Strong time management, interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
-Solid understanding of design process and production.
-Emphasis on being able to work 3 dimensionally.
-Solid working knowledge and experience with packaging design and graphic design.
-Ability to perform well under pressure.
If you are willing, have the above qualifications and are available then please submit a WORD document of your resume to:Ginger.Andrews@adeccona.com

Freelance Designer-- Web, Print, Presentations From Crunchboard -
glassCanopy is a full service marketing agency that is seeking to deepen our design bench. We're looking for web, print, flash, and presentation (both PowerPoint and Keynote) designers. The vast majority of our work is done through virtual teams-- with each member of the team chosen to closely match our client's needs in expertise and style. We work with a relatively small and consistent group of people over the long haul. So we're only looking for people for whom freelancing is a full-time job and their chosen way of life-- not just a way-station to a "real" job.About us: Founded in 2001, we're based in San Francisco, and offer our clients a variety of marketing services from strategy to implementation. Most of our clients are technology startups and we specialize in business-to-business. We work on a virtual basis, everyone from their own office with an occasional face-to-face at our office or at the client's. A Bay Area location is therefore preferred. More about us at our outdated website: http://www.glasscanopy.com
How to apply
Send an email with a URL to your online portfolio to techcrunch@glasscanopy.com. Specializing is good-- please indicate if you're primarily a web, print, flash, or presentation designer in the subject line.

Freelance Graphic Designer( Anthony Robbins - San Diego, CA )From CareerBuilder
Come join the world renowned personal development organization of The Anthony Robbins Companies!
The role of the Graphic Designer is an experienced, organized, creative professional that works closely with the Creative Director and Creative Services Manager in the creation and execution of corporate and brand identities, event signage, web collateral with heavy emphasis on electronic/e-mail marketing.
The Graphic Designer is required to consistently exercise good judgment and make independent decisions regarding appropriate design elements representing RRI (Robbins Research International), possess strong concept, communication and problem-solving skills. Interpret Anthony Robbins business objectives to deliver relevant design solutions. Collaborate with other designers and manages projects from concept through production. Provide planning support to Acccount Executives to support design strategies. Help to foster a strong team-oriented culture. Set example as a positive leader for the Marketing Team and RRI
REQUIREMENTS
-A Team Player willing to work on-site.
-4-year degree in Art/Graphic Design or related field.
-Minimum of 5 years in a Graphic Design field.
-Expert in HTML, Dreamweaver MX, Quark Xpress, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Flash preferred.
-Strong conceptual skills in layout and design.
-Pre-press preparation skills and attention to details a must!
-Excellent knowledge and experience with the graphics and printing industry from design to finished product.
-The ability to maintain a high level of organization and excellent follow through.
-Superior communication and customer service skills.
We offer:
An outstanding compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, a fun working environment and much more!
Qualified candidates Please send your resume along with a cover letter and salary history in WORD format to employment@tonyrobbins.com with "Graphic Designer" listed in the Subject Header. Please include online samples or a weblink to online portfolio.
Come visit our website at http://www.tonyrobbins.com!

The Creative Group ' freelance Graphic Designer 08810(The Creative Group - Dayton, NJ )From CareerBuilder
Compensation: $30 to $35 per hour
We are currently looking for a talented and innovative freelance Graphic Designer with 3-5 years experience to work on premise short term (1-3 months w/ the potential to get hired as a staff member if you are a good fit). We are looking for cutting-edge clean design that pushes the envelope where fine and commercial art meet. Innovative logo design and refined typography is a must. Your # 1 tool will be Photoshop. If you can create interesting Photoshop templates to be used for both presentations and exhibit booths, outstanding animated and static charts and graphs from a boring manuscript, and have worked on high profile, branded clients, please send a resume and samples to Chris.Miller@CreativeGroup.com
REQUIREMENTS
You must be proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and a MAC expert. Flash programming is required. Final requirements: Must live local to Dayton, NJ - be authorized to work within the U.S., and be available immediately to onsite for 1-3 months (40 hrs. per week

Web Site Designer(The Creative Group - Piscataway, NJ )
The Creative Group is currently seeking an experienced web designer for onsite, ongoing freelance at various companies throughout the central New Jersey area. Interested applicants can send resume and sample URLs to daniel.miesieski@creativegroup.com
REQUIREMENTS
MUST be able to provide samples. MUST live local to the central New Jersey area. MUST be able to start work immediately