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We are passionate Toy Creators - We’ve been coming up with new ideas that bring kids and families together for over 40 years! This passion leads us to attack the day ahead like there is no tomorrow. Above all we are a Creative Company where positivity, hard work, fun and great ideas are at the core of who we are! We are looking for a talented and creative Production Designer to join our Irvine office. You will have the opportunity to work on big brands and be part of an exceptional team of professionals.

The Production Designer is a key role on the creative team that supports both product and graphic design functions.

This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate.

Additional Duties:

• Executes design direction in a number of design disciplines, including graphic design, product design, and illustration.
• Design applications include product, packaging, POP, and presentations
• Executes design iterations based upon client/creative direction
• Executes projects balancing the need to “think and do” - a designer’s mind with an artist’s hand
• Render custom die-lines for a wide variety of printed components, such as stickers, pop-outs, and packaging
• Prepare production-ready mechanical artwork for printed components, such as packaging, POP, and toy accessories
• Compose client-targeted illustrations with existing and custom-made artwork elements
• Design and produce digital and material presentations, such as projected presentations and gift boxes
• Under direct supervision, produces product mock-ups and models in support of client projects
• Participates in brainstorming new program/products ideas
• Provide concept sketches that communicate function and details
• Generates targeted and producible design solutions for a variety of client-driven programs
• Supports and executes any internal creative requests

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Illustration, Toy or Product Design and at least 1 year experience or internship experience working in a design studio or in-house art department
• Highly creative with a focus on bringing concepts to life
• Illustration and graphic design skills/experience are required
• Ability to create accurate mockups utilizing a variety of materials and techniques
• Artistically versatile with the ability to follow a variety of design styles
• Familiarity with products/toys and/or marketing for children and families
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with 3D design programs a plus; ability to learn, use and maintain fabrication equipment – wide-format printer, laser cutter and 3D printer
• Must be able to work in-office 5 days a week

Qualified applicants should include a portfolio with their application.

***Candidates must be based in California, Maryland, or DC.***

ABOUT SEQUOIA CLIMATE FOUNDATION

Sequoia Climate Foundation is a climate philanthropy that believes in a world powered by clean energy, where all people are protected by policies that have averted the worst effects of climate change. We support bold strategies and efforts that will have both near-term impact and the greatest probability of long-term success. We believe that solving climate change requires the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to large‐scale change.

JOB SUMMARY

The Modeling Officer will support Sequoia’s in-house modeling capabilities helping to develop, iterate and synthesize estimates of emissions reduction impact across multiple grantmaking portfolios. They will collaborate with external and internal partners to identify, model and interpret multiple scenarios of future emissions, and implement probabilistic discounting methods to those scenarios. In collaboration with others, they will develop and implement purpose-driven quantitative analysis that informs philanthropic decision-making, using efficient, credible methods and tools. The Modeling Officer will work closely with grantmaking staff to interpret quantitative findings into actionable insights. The Modeling Officer will report to the Chief Evidence and Learning Officer, and collaborate closely with other members of Sequoia’s Evidence and Learning and Executive teams.

Essential Job Functions & Key Outcomes

Supports Sequoia’s in-house modeling of impact [50%]

• Supports the identification of existing emissions projections, or where necessary builds quantitative estimates of future emissions relevant to Sequoia’s grantmaking portfolio.
• Implements one of multiple existing probabilistic methods to inform decisions about strategic prioritization, and where necessary collaborates with others to expand those methods.
• Provides written and verbal insights to Sequoia’s grantmaking teams on the implications of the modeled results, and iterates the analysis to align with decision-maker needs.
• Engages in generative discussions with other members of Sequoia staff on novel methods and approaches, that balance the need for credible methods with efficiency and practicality.

Supports philanthropic decision-making with purpose-driven analysis [50%]

• Interprets and translates strategic questions into clear, compelling data products that support decision-making.
• Efficiently deploys appropriate data collation, wrangling and analysis methods in a reproducible manner, to provide credible, timely analysis.
• Builds and maintains systems, tools, and processes for quantitative and qualitative analysis of sensitive information from multiple organizational partners in collaboration with colleagues.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, time-boxing analyses where necessary to align with decision needs.
• Provides critical review of other analytical products.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Experience & Credentials

• Advanced degree in science, physics, statistics, applied mathematics, or related field required.
• A minimum of three years working in climate policy, science or philanthropy in a research or modeling role is required.
• Familiarity with Bayesian probabilistic models is preferred.
• Experience with AI-assisted qualitative analysis, including using large language models for structured information extraction (e.g., developing coding schemas, applying classification frameworks to new materials) is preferred.
• Experience in data visualization for decision-makers is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in R and/or Python and GitHub required.

Competencies

• Integrity: Commitment to Sequoia Climate Foundation’s mission and values.
• Inspirational Leadership: Demonstrated values-based, results-driven leadership.
• Collegiality: Strong work ethic and experience working collaboratively with a team.
• Efficiency/Initiative: Ability to learn quickly, juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Quality/Compliance: Attention to detail and timelines.
• Analytical: Ability to develop and implement novel analytical and modeling approaches quickly and collaboratively observing good coding practice and version control, including quantitative and qualitative analysis supported by generative AI and other emerging AI tools.
• Subject Matter Expert: Willingness to engage in in-depth, interdisciplinary conversations about data or methodological validity, and to co-create analytical outputs for different users.
• Innovative: Aptitude and interest in solving novel problems and actively stays on top of industry innovations and shares such findings with the broader team.

Working Conditions

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 15 lbs. Requires the ability to periodically travel locally, regionally, and nationally.

Aux Talent is partnering with a well-established construction company in Santa Ana, CA to add an Office Operations Manager to their growing team. This role will support leadership and office staff while helping maintain the operational backbone of a fast-moving demolition and grading business. The Office Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring the office runs efficiently by overseeing administrative and financial processes, coordinating with vendors and contractors, and helping keep project documentation organized across multiple active job sites. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a busy construction environment.

Typical duties (but are not limited to): Office Operations Support, Accounts Payable, Payroll Coordination (ADP), Vendor Management, Contractor Billing Support, W-9 & 1099 Management, Bank Reconciliations, Job Costing Documentation, Project File Management, Insurance & Workers’ Comp Documentation.

Requirements: 3+ years of office management, operations, or administrative experience required, construction or contracting industry experience strongly preferred, experience supporting accounting functions such as AP or payroll coordination, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office preferred, bilingual Spanish a plus.

Schedule: In office 5 days/week, Full Time

Pay: $75,000–$90,000/year (depending on experience)

Location: Santa Ana, CA — in office

Our client is looking for a nimble and detail-driven Mid-level Photo Producer to join their team!

This role is hybrid and based onsite in Orange County, CA. Sports licensing experience is a major plus! You will start by going onsite for shoots, and once our clients studio opens, the schedule will transition to three days per week in the office.

Responsibilities: 
-Lead both high-volume ecommerce and larger-scale campaign shoots. This role requires someone who can move fast, manage multiple productions at once, and keep budgets, timelines, and logistics tightly organized.
-Own end-to-end production for e-commerce and campaign photoshoots
-Build/manage budgets, schedules, vendors, crew, talent, and locations
-Partner cross-functionally with Creative, Brand, and Marketing teams
-Support integrated still + motion productions
-Lead on-set execution and problem-solving
-Manage licensing, usage rights, and production documentation

Qualifications:
-4+ years of photo production experience (ecomm + brand required)
-Experience supporting motion/video shoots
-Strong budgeting and negotiation skills
-Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
-Sports licensing experience STRONGLY preferred

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

About Konnect

Konnect is a privately owned HR consulting firm with deep expertise in helping organizations design and optimize their people operations. Building on this foundation, Konnect is expanding into the SaaS space with the launch of KonnectAi, an AI-powered platform designed to automate and enhance HR workflows across the employee lifecycle.

Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing and a thorough understanding of payroll regulations and compliance. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely payroll for all employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payrolls for Konnect's client organizations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations, with the opportunity to support internal payroll operations for Konnect as the team scales.
• Maintain and update payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Review and verify timesheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and statements.
• Handle employee inquiries regarding payroll issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data.
• Manage payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and ensure timely payment of payroll taxes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll procedures and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in payroll administration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Dayforce).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Certification in Payroll Administration (e.g., CPP) is a plus.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $72,800 annually (equivalent to ~$35/hour), W-2
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision), with 100% of medical premiums covered by Konnect
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Location: Hybrid in Irvine (Tuesday-Thursday) 7515 Irvine Center Dr, Ste 120 Irvine CA, 92618
• Clients: Multiple across industries and service tiers

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, architecture/design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Develop and maintain embedded applications using C/C++.
• Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development.
• Develop and integrate hardware interface solutions for embedded platforms.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with customer safety and security standards.
• Debug, test, and optimize embedded software for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and verification engineers.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in Embedded C/C++ development.
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development.
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as:
• UART
• USB
• Ethernet
• I2C
• SPI
• RS232 / RS422
• Knowledge of communication protocols including:
• CAN
• TCP/IP
• UDP

What you will find ...

• 200+ attorney western regional firm
• voted US News "Best Law Firm 2025"
• Mansfield Rule Certified Plus 2025

What you will do ...

• General liability defense
• Residential & Commercial landlord-tenant habitability
• Depositions, mediation, & arbitration
• High profile trial litigation

Wish list ...

• REQUIRED CA bar
• REQUIRED 3 days/week on-site
• 2-7 years' experience in habitability
• Focus on landlord-tenant matters
• Exceptional writing and communication skills

We have an immediate opening for a Prosecution Paralegal to join us in our Irvine office. This position is in-office.

Areas of responsibility for this position include:

• Prepare and file U.S. Patent and PCT applications; response to office actions; and other USPTO and international patent correspondence.
• Coordinate with foreign associates for PCT and national stage filings, reporting and ongoing prosecution.
• Prepare and file formal documents.
• Provide instructions to foreign associates for timely payment of foreign annuities, issue fee payments, maintenance fees, and registration fees.
• Conduct post-allowance patent due diligence to ensure patents are issued accurately.
• Monitor and track foreign and domestic patent filing deadlines.
• Prepare office action response shells and other application drafts for attorney review.
• Review and revise claims at directions of attorneys and foreign associates, as necessary.
• Draft client and foreign associate correspondence regarding filings, deadlines, and procedural updates.
• Report USPTO and international correspondence to clients and attorneys promptly, including calling the USPTO for fact-finding and procedural information as needed.
• Prepare and maintain attorney dockets to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain and organize client files (electronic and physical) to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Manage intake and transfer of files from clients, ensuring accuracy and proper organization.
• Research and generate reports to assist attorneys with client development and matter management.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic patent prosecution and/or litigation rules and procedures, proficiency in use of PTO website navigation, and ability to professionally handle confidential information, adhering to legal and ethical policies.

The minimum requirements for this position are a high school education and four years or more of patent prosecution paralegal experience.

Maschoff Brennan is a growing intellectual property and complex litigation law firm with Utah offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Irvine, California and New York. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including an attractive 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, holiday and generous paid time off in a very friendly, business-casual environment. If you think you might be a good fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.

Employment Litigation Associate

Location - California

Costa Mesa

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate to join our Team in one of our Southern California offices!

As an Employment Litigation Associate at Manning Kass, you will play a key role in defending employers in a variety of workplace-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment law matters. You will manage cases from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing motions, and participating in mediations and trials. This position offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where you will work closely with experienced attorneys to deliver exceptional client service and achieve favorable outcomes. Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm's experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Salary Range $125,000-$185,000, plus bonus.
• The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, and 401K
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

About the job

Who We Are

At The Estate Lawyers, we fiercely protect trustees from getting sued and beneficiaries from getting screwed. Based in Southern California and rapidly expanding, we are on a mission to become the largest and most respected trust and estate litigation law firm in the state.

We are a results-based team of litigation professionals known for our precision, power, and integrity among clients, judges, and referral partners alike. Our firm culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive. If you're a strategic litigator looking for a firm where you can grow with intention, work with brilliant colleagues, and be recognized for your results we want to meet you.

About This Role

As a Litigation Associate Attorney, you will work under the direction of a partner to manage a high-value caseload of trust and estate disputes from initial filing through resolution. You will be expected to take ownership of your cases—drafting persuasive pleadings, managing discovery, writing strong motions, taking and defending depositions, and contributing to trial strategy. You'll also lead support staff and mentor junior team members.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Irvine office.

Who This Role Is For:

This is for you if you:

• Have 3–8 years of litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, law and motion, and trial prep.
• Have at least 2 years of experience in trust and estate litigation and love the complexity of this field.
• Are strategic in approach and skilled at identifying leverage points.
• Are highly organized, proactive, and a strong communicator with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Want to be part of a smart, driven, humble team that values accountability, consistency, and creative problem-solving.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-growing environment where innovation is encouraged.

Who This Role Is Not For:

· You prefer a slower-paced environment and need frequent reminders to stay on top of tasks and deadlines.

· You find direct feedback challenging or are still developing your comfort level with open, constructive communication.

Why Join The Estate Lawyers?

We're not your typical law firm. Here's what sets us apart:

• Clear path to leadership – You'll have mentorship, feedback, and the opportunity to grow toward partnership.
• Compensation that rewards excellence – Competitive base salary + bonuses based on performance and impact.
• Forward-thinking culture – We embrace technology, systems, and structure so our team can do their best work.
• Amazing benefits – Unlimited PTO, 401(k) with safe harbor match, student loan repayment, full health/dental/vision, life insurance, and a flexible hybrid/remote setup.
• Values-driven team – We live by our core values: Stay Hungry, Radical Candor, Radical Respect, Team Win/Client Win, and No Jerks Allowed.

At The Estate Lawyers, we don't just practice law—we elevate it.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 3–8 years of litigation experience (including depositions, court appearances, and motion practice)
• 2+ years of heavy experience in trust and estate litigation
• Familiarity with the California Probate Code, Code of Civil Procedure, and Evidence Code
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and time-entry software
• High level of emotional intelligence and client-facing communication skills
• Open to feedback, personal growth, and leveraging new technologies

Perks & Benefits

• $150,000 - $250,000
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) with safe harbor matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings & FSA options
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid professional development
• Opportunities for internal growth and leadership