Featured Talent - Los Angeles - February 2012

It's February.  The month of the year that posts more sick days than any other.  A short month that often leaves companies short-staffed when cold & flu season strikes and long holiday weekends abound.  
 
Your team stretched too thin?  Let Artisan help!  
 
Whether you're looking for temporary staff or new full time employees,  Artisan's 20+ years in recruiting enables us to introduce you to some of the finest Creative & Marketing talent in the industry.
 
Below you'll find just a few of the talent we're working with now...
 
Interested in learning more about these featured talent, or other candidates within our network?  Let us know today!

Alex | User Experience Designer | Freelance

With over 13 years of experience in user interface design, Alex has created compelling user experience design solutions for many automotive industry clients. Passionate about user-centered design, she has conducted usability testing and other research studies.  As an Axure specialist, she has created prototypes and widget libraries for many of her clients.

Amy | Client Services Director / Director of Digital Strategy | Fulltime

With more than 12 years in Marketing and Account Direction, Amy has extensive advertising agency experience working across multiple channels - including digital, mobile, social, email, print and video.  She has led both regional and global teams to develop award-wining campaigns, notable strategic brand partnerships and groundbreaking brand initiatives. She has also been responsible for client development, pitches, team development, P&L, budget analysis, pipeline planning and contract negotiations.

Cary | Sr. Art Director | Freelance and Fulltime

Cary has recently become available after several years within the Sports industry where he handled all aspects of interactive, broadcast and outdoor/event creative projects and User Experience (UX).  Throughout his career he has constantly anticipated the next step in mobile apps and interface design innovations and is looking for a place where he can contribute these as well as his design and typography skills.

Derek | Front end / Flash Developer | Fulltime or Freelance

Derek is passionate about developing and animating Flash and is well versed in both AS3 and AS2.  He has worked on numerous animations, websites, banners, widgets and games in Flash.  In addition to Actionscript, he works with XML, HTML, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, with limited Java for Android and xCode for iOS experience.  He is a quick learner and always seeking to develop his skills further.  

Erik | Interactive ACD/ Sr. AD | Freelance and Fulltime

Erik has over 10 years of interactive experience in the entertainment space and a unique combination of skills including creative direction, website design rich media flash design/ production and video work with AfterEffects.  Erik is actively seeking fulltime opportunities with agencies where he can continue to contribute his conceptual abilities and design skills and manage projects and teams.

Fiona | Packaging Production Artist | Freelance

Fiona is an experienced designer and production artist with a strong packaging background in beauty, fashion, health, consumer electronics and food verticals. She has worked on POP, one sheets, catalog, collateral, signage and manuals for many well-known brands.  She has experience in all aspects of design and production, pre-production, vendor management and project management.

Laura | Interactive Art Director | Full time preferred

Laura  brings over 10 years of solid design experience handling all facets of interactive, including website design, mobile and tablet design, social media and interactive media. She is passionate about lifestyle, beauty and consumer brands and ideally seeking a full time role where she can contribute her conceptual abilities, design skills and team leadership experience.  She is available for Freelance in the interim.

Liz | Digital Producer | Freelance and Fulltime

A versatile producer and project manager with a passion for digital, she works with clients to plan, build, and implement integrated marketing, digital solutions and web strategies to engage consumers across the interactive and social Web space.

Mark | Senior Copywriter | Freelance

Mark is a marketing communications strategist, copywriter and innovations adapter with experience driving programs in all areas of integrated marketing including technical writing, content marketing, SEO,  promotions, shopper marketing/merchandising and event marketing. He has Fortune 100-500 brand experience in food and beverage, consumer products,  automotive and entertainment.

Shawn | Project Manager/ Account Manager | Freelance or Full time

With over 10 years experience as a PM/AM with strong communication skills, Shawn has managed integrated work including web campaigns, brand marketing, product launches, packaging design, and POS development for Fortune 100 -1000 brands in Food and Beverage, Kids, Consumer Electronics and Financial verticals. He has a strong strategy background and works well with creative teams and clients.