Alana Campbell

Technical Project Manager

London

£50,000 - £60,000

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic, agile Project Manager to join one of our clients, a leader in theretail/tech space. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about 3D and VR technology, with experience delivering projects in this space. Working at pace in 3-week SPRINT cycles you will be working with dev and data teams to deliver cutting-edge software to some of the UK's biggest retailers. You will need to have strong communication skills and the ability to create and present at the executive level. This role is fully remote, involving 10% travel across the UK (mainly the Southeast), and offers a salary of £50-£60k. Our clients are happy to pay market value - they just need someone good!The CompanyOur client is the leader in retail product visualization, looking to grow their team in Europe to help serve their retail clients. With patented 3D planners, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies, they are the leader in Commerce solutions for kitchen, bath, furniture, and outdoor. They are a very secure US-owned company, with a small cohesive team of 8 in the UK, which is expanding due to securing some exciting new clients.The RoleEnsure the delivery of 3D Cloud platform solutions and work throughout the project life cycle to validate that solutions are properly scoped, designed, implemented, and tested to meet the client's business needsBe accountable for the overall health of client relationships by identifying, defining, forecasting, tracking, and reporting on key account performance metricsReceive client objectives and convert them into requirements.Create 3-week sprint project plans and lead sprint review to discuss what has been done, how it went and what can be improvedCommunicate requirements clearly and consistently across teams.Attend daily stand-up meetings with developers and QA, to discuss goals and any roadblocks the team is facingMeet with the customer success team to discuss progress, timelines, budgets, and business rulesProvide demos to clients as neededMust be able to work with various team members and deliver feedback in a positive, supportive mannerMeet regularly with project team members and sponsors to review status and issuesConstantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholdersEnsure all required documentation and deliverables for the project are metYou will have...Experience in the world of 3D/VR technologiesHighly experienced in managing digital/technology recommendations, strategies, and solutions for enterprise-level clients5 years of experience selling and/or delivering client-focused solutions based on customer and market needs DELETEProven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detailProject Management and SPRINT planning experience (Agile)An ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, both part of and within cross-functional teams and independentlyExcellent interpersonal skills, and enjoy client relationshipsPassion for technology and ideally Digital RetailRetail and/or Consumer Products Goods vertical knowledgeFrench and Spanish language skills are an advantage, but not essentialIf you would like to be considered for the position, please send your latest CV for review.

Senior Web Application Developer

London

£60,000 - £80,000

We are looking for a Senior Web App Developer to join our client, a down-to-earth company leading the way in making out-of-this-world software within the technology retail space. Joining their Web Applications Development Team within the DIY vertical (Kitchen, Bathroom and Decking applications) the role requires a collaborative, innovative and critical thinker to develop a web platform for clients and shared products across their 3D cloud platform. The role is permanent, full-time, fully remote, and offers a salary of £60k-£80k, depending on experience.The Company Our client is the leader in retail product visualization and is looking to grow their team in Europe to help serve their retail clients. With patented 3D Planners, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies, they are the leader in commerce solutions for kitchens, baths, furniture, and outdoor. They are a very secure US-owned company, with a small cohesive team of 8 in the UK, expanding due to securing some exciting new clients. The Role Working within an open and collaborative team environment, you will be developing and modifying a web platform for clients built on Typescript, HTML, CSS, and WebGL. Additionally, you will be designing and developing new features and products shared across their 3D Cloud platform, and integrating with their backend services team and UX team to make sure they are delivering a great web user experience.Whilst the ideal candidate will have similar sector experience within 3D, VR and AR for retail purposes, as long as you have experience within 3D environments, there are subject matter experts within the Dev Team who will be able to bring you up to speed in this sector. You will have:4+ years of professional experience developing web applications.BS degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience (or related field)Experience coding in a team environment.Experience coding in multiple object-oriented languages.Experience with Git or other source code management tools.A great sense of humour, love a good challenge and work really well under pressure.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with WebGL or a WebGL framework such as BabylonJS or ThreeJSExperience with TypescriptExperience with Javascript build system (Webpack, Gulp, etc)Experience with full stack development, including data modelling, development, testing, and deployment. If this role sounds like you, please send your latest CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your alignment for the role.

Head of Creative

Durham

£ details on application

Are you a hands-on and strategic Design leader seeking an exciting new opportunity? Our client, a leader in their industry, is seeking a creative Head of Design to shape and deliver the UK brand creative strategy, driving both brand and commercial objectives. This pivotal role demands a blend of team management, operational excellence, strategic foresight, and a passion for delivering impactful creative. This role is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role, on-site in Durham 3x days, remote 2x days. To be considered for the role, you must have at least 8 years' experience in a similar role. Salary disclosed on application. The Company Our client stands as the UK's leader in the trade wholesale space, with sites in the US and EMEA. Operating as a PLC, they embody both traditional values and agility. Amidst this period of restructure lies the opportunity to shape and deliver creative that helps drive a joint vision, connecting with the hearts and minds of their target audiences. The Role This role involves working closely with the Marketing Director to lead all creative aspects across Business and Marketing initiatives including brand strategy and identity, across physical and digital environments, as well as providing strategic creative and design oversight, guidance, and direction across a variety of channels and campaigns. Sitting in the UK marketing team, and leading the design team of 9, you will assume responsibility for studio operations, workflow management, and strategic planning, and spearhead all visual design aspects across the entire organisation. Championing strategic creativity across a portfolio of brands. Working closely with internal team, and occasional external creative agency support, to produce and create brand campaigns, including advertising and content, and provide visual merchandising and in-store design direction. Overseeing projects from conception to completion, adhering to tight deadlines and ensuring exceptional quality in all deliverables. Conducting regular 1:1 reviews with direct reports. Bringing alignment and uniformity to brand strategy and identity whilst respecting brand heritage, equity, and geographical cultural differences. Helping define, manage, embed and streamline 'ways of working' across the business. Upholding brand consistency across all channels, maintaining a cohesive visual identity that is aligned to their brand guidelines. Providing regular status updates to the Director of Marketing and stakeholders on key project timelines, including any mitigation plans. About You.... Alongside the creative and design expertise, the right cultural fit for this role is paramount. We are looking for someone who is able to challenge the status quo whilst respecting the tradition and values echoed through this sizeable family-owned business. Both gravitas and self-awareness are invaluable whilst helping establish governance and processes alongside the Marketing Director. A strong strategic and operational mindset. The ability to work cross-functionally and liaise with numerous stakeholders. A proven track of developing highly successful brand strategies and identities, creative campaigns (traditional and digital media), and experiences across both physical and digital environments. Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills. An ability to story tell, developing a simple and compelling brand narrative that galvanises the entire business. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to challenge, coach, mentor and develop your team. Subject matter expertise in brand strategy, design, and experience. A broad creative experience across all channels, including digital. 8+ years of demonstrated success with creative design leadership experience. Ideally 6+ years of experience in the retail industry/wholesale/B2B with online presence. Bachelor's degree in design or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience A solid omni portfolio of strategic creative work, exhibiting a seasoned background in brand design across various media, channels, and touchpoints. This role is based in Durham and therefore commutable from multiple locations across the Northeast: Newcastle, Middlesborough, Stockton on tees, Darlington, Hexham, Spennymoor, Sunderland and South Shields, to name a few. To be considered for the role, please send your latest CV and folio to us.

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