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This position plays a crucial role in assisting the design team in conceptualizing, developing, and executing innovate designs for the Beach Riot brand.

Key Responsibilities:

·     Work directly with the Senior Designer to assist in all areas of design and product development for

the Active/Lounge category.

·     Responsible for management of all category specific SMU (Special Make-up) requests

·     Assist in lab dips and print strike off comments

·     Update seasonal tracker with changes and color approvals

·     Research and identify trends relevant for Beach Riot

·     Find fabric, trim, and print inspiration

·     Sketch new designs under the Senior Designer’s direction

·     Create similar repeat patterns and graphics

·     Create style numbers, techpacks, and construction pages to hand-off to tech team

·     Update techpacks and linesheets with changes

·     Set up color palettes in Adobe Illustrator

·     Set up print/art files

·     Maintain and organize submits and approvals in seasonal binders

·     Assist in print creation and recoloring

·     Attend all fittings and take detailed notes

·     Maintain CAD library in Dropbox

·     Complete tasks with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines

Requirements:

Bachelor or Associate degree in Fashion Design

Two or more years of relevant work experience, preferably in the active and casual apparel space

Some graphic/textile art experience preferred

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Google Sheets, and Google Docs

Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills

Strong sense of creativity and sketching skills in Adobe Illustrator

Detail oriented and highly organized

Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks/projects, and work well as a team

Strong knowledge of garment construction

Edikted is looking for a detail-obsessed and fashion-savvy E-Commerce Retoucher to join our growing Creative team. This role is critical in ensuring our product imagery is polished, brand-right, and visually consistent across all digital touchpoints.

We move fast and our visuals need to keep up. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for color, understands Gen-Z fashion aesthetics, and can deliver high-quality retouching at scale without compromising accuracy or brand integrity.

What You’ll Do

• Retouch and color-correct fashion product images (apparel, accessories, footwear) for e-commerce and marketing use
• Ensure accurate color representation and consistent lighting across all assets
• Perform advanced skin retouching, garment reshaping, background cleanup, and ghost mannequin editing
• Maintain pixel-perfect product presentation aligned with Edikted’s visual standards
• Follow brand guidelines and ensure imagery meets e-commerce platform requirements
• Maintain consistency across product categories and seasonal drops
• Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy before assets go live
• Manage high-volume retouching workflows while meeting tight deadlines
• Collaborate closely with photographers, stylists, art directors, and the broader Creative team
• Support campaign launches, product drops, and fast-turn content needs

What You Bring

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
• Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, and digital imaging
• Experience retouching fashion or e-commerce photography
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• A passion for fashion, internet culture, and visual storytelling

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hybrid schedule: Monday–Thursday on-site at our Arts District HQ, Fridays remote
• Employee discount
• Salary range: 75,000-85,000

Company Description

Founded in 1989, Isaac Morris Limited (IML) has established itself as a leader in the licensed apparel market. With over 35 years of experience, IML provides exceptional quality, innovative art, and precise execution to retailers, making it a prominent manufacturer in the industry. Specializing in Boys’, Girls’, Young Men’s, and Juniors’ clothing, IML serves specialty stores, department stores, and mass-market clients with tailored solutions. Headquartered in New York City, IML boasts an in-house licensing and art team, dedicated to creating outstanding designs that align with market trends and the unique identity of each property.

Responsibilities:

• Create, update, establish and utilize graded specs/blocks based on fabrication for all sample development and confirmed orders;
• Review and evaluate proto/fit samples, pre-production samples, testing samples and TOP samples on all orders.
• Conduct fittings with design, sales and Production to determine final fit and workmanship per silhouette
• Communicate with factories fit and construction comments and ensuring that they fully understand and follow all needed corrections.
• Review and correct patterns and artwork placements provided by factories.
• Maintain and create a library for block body, fit and construction standard per customer.
• Experience with knits, wovens and sweater experience
• Kids, men's and juniors licensed apparel experience is a plus

Contract duration: 3+ Months contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Entry level individual contributor responsible for executing layouts and revisions as assigned.
• Scans photos into the computer and layouts page or series of pages under the direction of others in the department.
• Files film and archives computer files and film.
• Designs pick-up pages, and projects on the computer, as assigned.
• Pulls film for alternate selects as needed for merchants, production, or during film/layout reviews.
• Updates scans/files on system (i.e. keeps files clean, takes alternate scans and files out when layouts are finalized).
• Copies and distributes coverage sets for each film/layout review; assists copy department with distribution when needed.
• Helps merchants with film and print-out techniques.
• Typically reports to Art Director.
• Typically no direct reports.
• Bachelor's degree in Arts/Graphics Design or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of graphic design experience.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Lakshmi Asritha

Email:

Internal Id: 26-01980

Social Media & Influencer Marketing Intern

Brand: RVCA

Location: Irvine

Duration: Seasonal Internship (10–12 weeks)

Hours: 10–15 hours per week

Compensation: Hourly + potential for college credit

About RVCA

RVCA is a global lifestyle brand rooted in art, surf, skate, and creative culture. The brand brings together artists, athletes, and musicians who embody the RVCA spirit and push creative boundaries.

This internship offers hands-on experience working with the brand’s social media and influencer partnerships, helping to identify and collaborate with emerging creators who align with RVCA’s culture and aesthetic.

Position Overview

The Social Media & Influencer Marketing Intern will support RVCA’s marketing team by identifying emerging creators, assisting with influencer outreach, and coordinating product seeding and collaborations. This role provides practical experience in influencer marketing, creator partnerships, and social media strategy within the action sports and lifestyle apparel industry

Key Responsibilities

Influencer Discovery

• Research and identify emerging creators across Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms
• Evaluate creators based on brand fit, engagement, and audience alignment
• Maintain a database of potential partners and creator profiles

Creator Outreach

• Conduct direct message outreach to potential influencer partners
• Introduce the RVCA brand and influencer program
• Build relationships with creators and respond to partnership inquiries

Product Seeding Coordination

• Coordinate product gifting to creators
• Collect shipping details and size information
• Track shipments and product placements

Campaign & Content Tracking

• Monitor influencer posts and stories featuring RVCA products
• Track engagement and performance metrics
• Compile reports on creator partnerships and campaign outcomes

Trend Research

• Monitor social media trends within surf, skate, fashion, and creative culture
• Identify emerging creators and content styles relevant to the RVCA audience

What You’ll Learn

• Influencer marketing strategy and creator partnerships
• Social media trend analysis
• Brand storytelling and content strategy
• Product seeding and influencer campaign coordination
• Marketing analytics and performance tracking

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program (Marketing, Communications, Business, Fashion, or related field)
• Strong familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and emerging social platforms
• Experience creating social media content
• Knowledge of influencer marketing tools or analytics
• Interest in surf, skate, art, music, or street culture
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Company Overview:

At Activate, we are renowned for crafting extraordinary experiences that make a lasting impact for some of the world's most influential brands. Our expertise spans the production of kits, mobile tours, and standout live events, enhancing brand visibility and strengthening customer loyalty. As a WBENC-certified company, we take pride in fostering an inclusive work environment that emphasizes growth, offers competitive benefits, and champions collaboration.

Position Summary:

We are in search of an Experiential Designer to join our team as a force in conceiving innovative and trendsetting experiential marketing concepts. The role will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing and designing exceptional visuals for events, activations, and marketing materials. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for transforming creative concepts into tangible, cutting-edge experiences that set industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Conceptual and Ideation Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and design the visual aspects of events, activations, and experience kits to ensure they create a lasting impression on our clients and their audiences.
• Develop a wide range of mood boards, mockups, and pitch decks that reflect the latest innovations and trends across culturally relevant brands, products, influencers, and pop-culture phenomena.
• Contribute to copywriting for marketing materials, presentations, and event-related collateral.
• Master and apply comprehensive corporate brand guidelines to the field of experiential marketing.

Graphic Design Responsibilities:

• Design emails, digital and physical invites/cards, event signage, graphic wraps, kit packaging, social media posts and various large format prints.
• Create vector graphics that can be applied and scaled for various print formats.
• Develop scaled floorplan layouts and custom print templates for events.

Physical Design Responsibilities:

• Stage and curate the mise-en-scene for various experiential vignettes, including activations, events, photo ops, mobile touring programs, and art installations.
• Assemble and design experience kits for mass production and fulfillment.
• Travel to event sites to ensure the visual integrity of the client's vision, while also contributing to the execution of any experiential marketing initiatives.

Activate reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant visual design experience

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive and effectively communicate in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud, with an emphasis on Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Keen eye for size, scale, and potential distortion in design.
• Ability to work on projects across multiple mediums, including digital, print, and social.
• Basic knowledge of interactive installations and architectural visualization is a plus.
• Ability to assist with on-site photography is a plus.

Activate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

IDR is seeking a UX Designer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Los Angeles, California. This role sits within the gaming industry and focuses on creating intuitive, engaging mobile player experiences for a live interactive product. The ideal candidate will help shape features from concept through launch while partnering closely with design, product, engineering, and art teams in a fast-paced development environment.

Position Overview for the UX Designer:

• Design player-focused mobile experiences that support engaging, intuitive, and polished gameplay interactions.
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for in-game features and systems.
• Partner with game design, product, engineering, and art teams to translate creative vision into functional UX solutions.
• Refine and improve features through playtesting, feedback, and iterative design cycles.
• Help deliver production-ready designs that balance player experience, technical constraints, and live game quality standards.

Requirements for the UX Designer:

• 4–6 years of professional experience in UX, game UX, or related interactive design roles.
• Experience designing UX for mobile games.
• Strong skills in user flows, interaction design, information architecture, and usability best practices.
• Proficiency with Figma, including component systems and prototyping.
• Ability to independently own features through implementation in an iterative development environment.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

About the Role

Sign Art Studio is seeking a Senior Signage & Experiential Designer to join our team. This role is about more than just design—it’s about helping our customers tell their story and ensuring they are truly seen. As a design-build firm, we take projects from creative concept all the way through fabrication and installation. That means you won’t just pass along design files—you’ll see your ideas become real, crafted in our full fabrication shop and installed in the environments they were designed for. It’s a rare opportunity to shape work that moves from your screen to the streets, buildings, and spaces where people experience it every day.

We’re looking for a self-starter with at least 5 years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and has deep material knowledge across traditional and modern signage. You will design impactful signage and immersive branded environments for healthcare, commercial, and public spaces—from ADA-compliant wayfinding to illuminated electrical signage to 3D experiential installations. The right candidate is thorough, methodical, and passionate about honoring the proud traditions of the sign trade while also pushing boundaries with innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Design signage systems and branded environments that communicate the customer’s story
• Create CAD drawings, 3D renderings, and visual presentations that bring ideas to life
• Apply expert material knowledge (metals, acrylics, composites, LEDs, finishes)
• Ensure ADA, healthcare, and safety compliance in all designs
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and internal teams to deliver world-class solutions
• Stay ahead of trends in signage, illumination, and experiential design

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years experience in signage or experiential/environmental graphics design
• Must have advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and CAD tools, 3D modeling/rendering, and Adobe Creative Suite
• A portfolio showing healthcare, ADA, illuminated/electrical, traditional, and modern signage
• Deep material knowledge and understanding of installation best practices
• A methodical, detail-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Someone who leans into challenges, sees them as opportunities for growth, and finds creative solutions under pressure
• A team player and doer, rooted in craftsmanship but future-focused

Our Values, Mission, and Vision

At Sign Art Studio:

1. We are grateful and fulfilled
2. We are prosperous
3. We seek long-term partnerships
4. We honor our trade's traditions
5. We are doers

Mission: We blend tradition, passion, creativity, and resourcefulness to provide kick-ass signage, deliver a one-of-a-kind client experience, and have fun doing it.

Vision: To create a lasting legacy of impactful signage that enriches the communities we serve while elevating the profile of the sign trade.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000–$90,000 depending on experience
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
• Healthcare coverage (available for in-state residents)
• Life insurance and short-term disability
• PTO and holiday pay
• Personal growth and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, values-driven culture
• Full Remote negotiable (in person preferred)

Apply now and help us push the boundaries of what signage and branded environments can be.

Organization: Jazz Power InitiativeLocation: Inwood/Washington Heights, Northern Manhattan (In-Person / Community-Based)Schedule: Part-Time; flexible hours, including some evenings/weekendsPay Rate: $17–$19/hour, commensurate with experience

About Jazz Power Initiative

Jazz Power Initiative is an Inwood-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives and communities through jazz. Grounded in Black American music and culture, JPI produces intergenerational arts education programs, performances, and community initiatives that serve uptown neighborhoods including Inwood, Washington Heights, and Harlem.

Position Summary

The Jazz Power Program Assistant is a community-facing role supporting JPI’s programs through outreach, marketing, and on-the-ground program support. This position is ideal for someone culturally fluent in the Inwood/Washington Heights community who enjoys connecting people to creative opportunities and loves jazz.

Key Responsibilities

1) Support community outreach and relationship-building with schools, families, local organizations, and community partners.

2)Serve as a welcoming ambassador at JPI events, programs, and performances

3) Assist with social media content, engagement, and basic video editing

4) Help create and distribute flyers and digital marketing materials

5) Identify new community outreach channels and spaces

6) Provide administrative and on-site support for programs and events

7) Collaborate with JPI staff, artists, and partners

Qualifications

1) Strong connection to Inwood/Washington Heights

2) Experience or training in marketing, communications, or outreach

3) Familiarity with social media platforms and basic video editing

4) Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, proactive attitude

5) Resourceful, reliable, and eager to learn

6) Passion for jazz, arts access, and community service

7) Photo, video, or graphic design experience a plus

8) Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred

Work Environment & Benefits

1) Flexible, part-time schedule

2) Supportive, collaborative nonprofit team

3) Meaningful work rooted in culture, music, and community impact

How to Apply

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to with the subject line:“Jazz Power Program Assistant Application – [Your Name]”Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Executive Operations Manager (CEO Support)

Art of Tea is a leading wellness tea brand rooted in craftsmanship, ritual, and intentional living. We are seeking a highly capable, proactive Executive Operations Manager to serve as a trusted partner to our CEO as the company continues to scale nationally and expand operations in Florida.

This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, thinks several steps ahead, and takes pride in creating clarity, momentum, and leverage for leadership.

About the Role

This role goes beyond traditional executive assistance. You will act as an extension of the CEO—anticipating needs, protecting time and focus, and ensuring key initiatives move forward without friction or bottlenecks.

The ideal candidate is deeply organized, calm under pressure, discreet, and energized by bringing structure to complexity. You are comfortable operating across business and personal priorities and are excited to use modern tools (including AI) to work smarter and more efficiently.

This role is hybrid, with in-person presence in Boca Raton expected several days per week and as needed for meetings, events, and projects.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Strategic Support

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO, anticipating needs, flagging risks, and proactively solving problems
• Prepare weekly agendas, track priorities, and ensure consistent follow-through on action items
• Support business scaling initiatives through research, analysis, and coordination

Calendar & Time Management

• Own and manage the CEO’s calendar with a high level of discretion and judgment
• Anticipate overload, travel logistics, and time-zone complexity before issues arise
• Protect focus time and ensure meetings are purposeful, prepared, and confirmed

Inbox & Information Flow

• Triage the CEO’s inbox multiple times per day
• Escalate critical items and filter non-essential communications
• Provide concise summaries of key open items 2–3x per week

Cross-Functional & Relationship Support

• Act as a liaison between the CEO, executive team, and external partners
• Support client-facing needs, internal coordination, and relationship management
• Assist with employee appreciation initiatives and internal communications

Project & Operations Support

• Provide project management support for launches, marketing initiatives, leadership meetings, and office expansion
• Coordinate with local vendors, municipalities, and service providers as needed
• Support light accounting and operational tasks (payments, reporting, compliance follow-ups)

AI & Systems Enablement

• Use tools like ChatGPT and other AI platforms to streamline workflows, summarize information, draft communications, and improve efficiency
• Continuously look for ways to reduce friction and improve systems across the CEO’s workflow

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

• The CEO’s calendar runs smoothly with minimal intervention
• The inbox is triaged daily with clear prioritization and concise summaries
• Action items are consistently tracked, delegated, and closed
• Key initiatives (office expansion, launches, events) move forward without bottlenecks
• The CEO gains 10–15 hours per week of reclaimed time to focus on strategic priorities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Executive Operations Manager, or similar senior support role
• Strong organizational and project management skills (Asana, Excel, or similar tools)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion, dependability, and trustworthiness
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with digital tools, social platforms, and modern productivity systems
• Based in or near Boca Raton, FL, with reliable transportation
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed
• Passion for wellness and mission-driven work strongly preferred

Why Join Art of Tea

• Work directly with the CEO of a respected, growing wellness brand
• Play a meaningful role in shaping how the company scales
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with room for growth
• Competitive compensation package
• If you are energized by ownership, clarity, and creating leverage and want to make a meaningful impact inside a purpose-driven company we’d love to hear from you.