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Overview

We create and deepen fandom for audiences to build connections that last a lifetime. Across our film and television portfolio, we meet audiences where they are — driving awareness, engagement, and long-term affinity across platforms.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of a vendor transition across our digital platforms, ensuring continuity across publishing, performance, and monetization.

This is a time-bound, high-impact role requiring operational rigor, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently. The right candidate is a proactive self-starter who works comfortably in the weeds — reviewing SOPs, facilitating knowledge transfer, managing execution teams, and ensuring workflows are documented, tested, and stabilized.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Transition Management

• Lead day-to-day execution of the transition plan from April through stabilization
• Manage work into clear, accountable workstreams with defined owners and timelines
• Resolve blockers quickly to maintain momentum

Workflow & Documentation Oversight

• Audit and refine SOPs across publishing, monetization, reporting, and rights management
• Ensure complete documentation and structured knowledge transfer between vendors and internal teams
• Identify gaps and implement practical process improvements

Knowledge Transfer & Cutover Management

• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions and oversee shadowing and parallel runs
• Coordinate testing and validation prior to full cutover
• Document key decisions and platform-specific nuances

Team & Execution Leadership

• Manage internal execution teams through the transition
• Maintain uninterrupted publishing cadence, asset delivery, metadata workflows, and reporting outputs
• Provide hands-on oversight during critical migration periods

Quality Control & Stabilization

• Oversee QA during data, reporting, and platform access transitions
• Monitor early-stage operations and address inconsistencies
• Ensure workflows are fully stabilized before closeout

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in project management, digital operations, vendor management, or business transformation
• Proven experience leading vendor migrations or operational transitions
• Strong understanding of digital content workflows across YouTube, Meta, TikTok, or similar platforms
• Highly organized with the ability to manage parallel workstreams under deadline
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong facilitator and cross-functional partner
• Clear, concise communicator

At CALPAK, we design thoughtfully crafted travel goods that make movement easier, more joyful, and more personal. As a fast-growing, digitally native brand, our relationship with customers extends far beyond the product itself and is built on trust, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to care at every touchpoint.

We are seeking an experienced Customer Experience Manager to join our team on an interim basis to cover a maternity leave. The ideal candidate has proven experience in customer service leadership and thrives in a fast-paced, digitally driven environment. This role will report to the Executive Director of DTC and will work closely with colleagues in the digital, marketing, operations, and production departments to drive and achieve customer retention goals. The Interim Senior CX Manager will also oversee our Assistant CX Manager and lead strategic initiatives that advance CALPAK’s customer experience vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Experience Leadership & Strategy

• Define and evolve the customer experience roadmap, ensuring all CX channels align with brand voice and business objectives.
• Lead strategic initiatives that drive customer retention, operational efficiency, and overall business growth.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (retention marketing, production, operations, retail and digital) to analyze customer feedback, identify opportunities, and influence CX-driven decisions.
• Advance CALPAK’s DTC experience through personalized and proactive customer journeys, improved post-purchase engagement, segmentation strategies, and tailored communication.
• Enhance the end-to-end digital customer experience through optimized post-purchase flows, self-service tools, customer education, and more.

Team & Workflow Management

• Oversee the Assistant CX Manager, providing leadership, coaching, and development support.
• Ensure smooth operations of the offshore CX team, including scheduling, onboarding, performance processes, and alignment with CX KPIs.
• Own CX workflows and operations across platforms and communication channels to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Data, Reporting & Insights

• Collaborate with Assistant Manager to analyze findings from current reporting structures and insights to guide CX decision-making.
• Monitor key performance metrics and identify improvements to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Build frameworks for capturing holistic customer insights (satisfaction, effort, sentiment) and translate findings into meaningful experience enhancements.
• Strengthen the feedback ecosystem and partner cross-functionally to incorporate customer learnings into product, digital, and operational roadmaps.

CX Systems & Cross-Functional Execution

• Oversee onboarding and optimization of CX-related platforms, tools, automation, and proactive communication capabilities.
• Maintain alignment and communication between CX and key stakeholders to ensure goals, feedback, and initiatives are effectively shared.
• Enhance customer knowledge resources and self-service experiences to reduce friction and empower customers throughout their journey.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, tools, and best practices to support emerging CX and company-wide needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in customer service environment.
• Gorgias, Zendesk or similar CRM experience required.
• Proficiency in Shopify or ecommerce platform experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience building, leading, and developing a team.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and act on data insights.
• A proactive problem solver with strong troubleshooting and escalation judgment.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to take initiative in leading projects.
• Proven success working cross-functionally with all levels of the organization.
• Highly collaborative, driven, and passionate about elevating customer experience.
• Salary range: $80,000–$100,000 annually (annualized for a 6-month contract)

Design your best life. Build your best career. Make a real impact.

At Kforce, we don’t just fill jobs—we fuel careers, empower lives, and build lasting relationships. As a Client Executive, you’ll step into a high-performance sales role where flexibility meets structure, culture meets competition, and servant leadership meets personal growth.

Why Kforce?

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built—one that celebrates individuality, collaboration, and purpose. Our Office Occasional model gives you the freedom to work how and where you thrive, while staying connected with your team and clients in meaningful ways.

We’re a national staffing and solutions firm specializing in technology, finance, and accounting. With over 2,000 associates and partnerships with 3,000+ companies (including most of the Fortune 500), we help 30,000+ professionals find work each year.

What You’ll Do

• Build and grow a client portfolio through strategic outreach, networking, and relationship-building.
• Deliver creative, cost-effective solutions that solve real business challenges.
• Become a trusted advisor and industry expert to your clients.
• Lead in-person client visits, presentations, and events that drive engagement and results.
• Collaborate with internal teams to match top talent with client needs.
• Track market trends and lead with data-driven strategies.
• Own the sales cycle—from prospecting to closing—with confidence and integrity.

Who You Are

• A driven sales professional with 2–8 years of client-facing experience.
• Energized by networking, relationship-building, and being out in front of customers.
• Motivated by earning potential, career growth, and team success.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, competitive environment that values culture and collaboration.
• Brings an undeniable work ethic and a passion for making a difference.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Training & Development

We invest in you from day one:

• Personalized and team-based training for sales success.
• Mentorship from senior leaders.
• Career pathing and promotion opportunities (500+ promotions last year!).
• Access to Kforce University and continuous learning resources.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary + uncapped monthly commission.
• Annual performance incentive trip for top performers.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, paid parental leave.
• Generous PTO plan - starts with 17 days and more with tenure, paid holidays and paid wellness week.
• Hybrid - in office only 2 days a week to train and collaborate with the team
• Award-winning culture with a merit-based promotion system

Overview

Our client, the U.S. subsidiary of a major Japan-based real estate developer and investor, is seeking a Bilingual Japanese Associate Manager, Real Estate Investments to join their team in El Segundo, CA.

This position supports real estate investment activities including underwriting, market research, transaction execution, and reporting to headquarters in Japan. The role offers the opportunity to work on cross-border investment initiatives and collaborate closely with both U.S. and Japan-based teams.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a dynamic investment environment.

Must-Have Requirements

• 3–7 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, investment, or capital markets
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills (Excel required; ARGUS experience preferred)
• Understanding of U.S. commercial real estate markets and investment processes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously
• Native-level English proficiency; business-level Japanese communication skills preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Underwriting experience in multifamily, logistics, or office assets
• Knowledge of joint venture structures and waterfall models
• Experience working with Japanese corporations or multinational organizations
• Exposure to cross-border or Japan-related real estate transactions
• Strong coordination and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of projects

Responsibilities

Real Estate Investment & Analysis

• Build detailed financial models and underwriting analyses for potential real estate investments
• Review investment materials including offering memorandums, rent rolls, financial statements, and ARGUS files
• Conduct market and submarket research and competitive analysis
• Prepare investment memoranda and materials for internal investment committee review

Transaction & Project Support

• Support transaction execution and coordinate due diligence activities including inspections, third-party reports, and lender documentation
• Coordinate with brokers, partners, developers, lenders, and consultants
• Track deal timelines, documentation, and internal approval processes

Portfolio & Cross-Border Coordination

• Monitor progress and key milestones of existing investments
• Review monthly and quarterly asset reports and KPIs
• Prepare reports and documentation for Japan headquarters
• Support visits by Japan-based executives and assist with cross-border coordination and communication

Operational Support

• Provide general administrative support for the U.S. office including documentation management, scheduling, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders

Location & Compensation

• Location: El Segundo, CA (Hybrid work model)
• Employment Type: Full-time / Exempt
• Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 (depending on experience)
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Benefits

• Competitive U.S. benefits package (details shared during interview process)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Opportunity to work within a global real estate investment platform with cross-border exposure

Why Join Us

Yotta’s huge fanbase has helped turn us into a globally ranked game developer with offices worldwide. Despite our success, at heart we are still players trying to create exciting and engaging, never-before-experienced games. That drive to make games that we want to play is what animates our well-resourced, ambitious, creative team members. Working together in a supportive, open workplace and taking cues from our gaming communities, we create products that entertain the world.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Level Designer you will be the creator that structures the game concept, creates and fulfills the environment of each level. You will also oversee the implementation and update of the core logic components that are necessary for these levels to work.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Create a complete and fascinating level for single player;
• Apply core map level building principals to Points of Interest inside an open world map;
• Work closely with writers to ensure a blend of gameplay and story;
• Ensure the quality and consistency of your work from conception to delivery by correcting bugs and iterating based on peer assessment;
• Actively participate in peer reviews of additional game modes and levels.

Qualifications

We Expect You To Have:

• 4+ years’ experience in game industry as a level designer role;
• Shipped at least one project on a level design role;
• Worked on ARPG genre in a level design role;
• Deep knowledge of game editor tools such as Radiant, Unreal, Unity or Crytek Editors;
• A strong demonstrable portfolio of personal and/or professional work;
• A proactive, self-driven teammate with outstanding problem-solving abilities;
• Capability of communicating well both verbally and in writing.

Even Better If You Have:

• Experience in shipping AAA games;
• Experience in shipping large open world games;
• Experience in Unreal 4/5 projects.

Additional Information

• Hybrid role based in El Segundo (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday on-site)
• Working hours: 11am – 8pm (including one-hour break);
• Salary: $90-180k/year depending on experience.

Yotta is committed to building an inclusive environment where creative professionals from a multitude of diverse cultural backgrounds collaborate to inspire audiences and each other. We are passionately supportive of equality in all its forms and never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, identity, national origin, handicap, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law.