by Ronald Barron | Dec 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Strategic Finance Lead
Remote US
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
We’re looking for a passionate and analytically minded professional to join the Strategic Finance team to support the growth of Affirm’s top-line in revenue streams with large business-to-business (“B2B”) merchant partners. Strategic Finance is responsible for driving company strategy, empowering executive decision making with real time forecasts and analytics, and guiding the company towards achieving its goals. This high impact, highly visible role sits on the Revenue Finance group, a scrappy, tight-knit team with outsized cross-functional impact and ownership. The ideal candidate will not only have superb technical skills but also strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and present to all levels of the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with leaders in B2B Sales and Client Success industry verticals to drive business outcomes through strategic and analytic support
- Collaborate with cross functional teams (i.e. Product, Growth Analytics, Credit, Revenue and, Merchant Pricing) to drive top line growth through financial support on product development and go-to-market strategies
- Establish top-line performance metrics and targets, analyze and report realized financial performance to Executives and other company leaders, and drive accountability for results
- Design and deliver scalable automated user and financial dashboards and analytics for cross departmental and executive consumption
What We Look For
- Passion and drive to disrupt the lending and financial industry for the better
- Strong sense of ownership, intellectual curiosity and an ability to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment
- 5+ years experience in fast-paced analytical roles (strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, data science, analytics, etc.)
- Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex financial information into clear, concise reports
- High attention to detail but an equally important ability to see the big picture and evaluate analyses with strategic business context
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the capability to navigate cross-functional collaborations effectively and be front and center with company executives
- Experience with merchant payments and/or providing analytical support to B2B client relationship and sales teams a plus
- Excellent working proficiency in excel (you should be prepared for a financial model case study), and comfort with SQL, Looker and/or other data visualization tools; Python knowledge a plus
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by Ronald Barron | Dec 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Social Media Lead
Location
Remote US
Type
Full time
Department
Marketing
As the world’s first and largest NFT marketplace, OpenSea is pioneering a new frontier where art, games, technology and commerce converge in fascinating and unprecedented ways. Our platform empowers millions of creators, collectors and developers to easily showcase, discover, buy and sell unique digital items.
We’re a team of rigorous problem solvers, visionary futurists, proactive doers and effective communicators. As a remote-first company, we enable our team members to work from anywhere, while making time to come together as a team to collaborate and connect in person throughout the year.
We’re the lookout for a Social Lead to boost our social media presence on platforms like Twitter (X), Instagram, Discord, and LinkedIn. This role is perfect for a crypto-savvy communicator who thrives in the dynamic, fast-paced world of crypto, adept at slicing through the noise and engaging directly with our community. If you’re battle-tested particularly in the Twitter/X trenches, passionate about NFTs, and skilled in vibrant, clear communication, come join us at OpenSea to help shape how the world views and interacts with digital assets.
Responsibilities:
- Lead OpenSea’s social media strategy across key platforms, ensuring our messaging is cohesive and impactful, while cutting through FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) to clarify and uplift communication around NFTs.
- Actively engage with our online community, fostering a positive environment and moderating discussions to build and maintain strong, supportive interactions.
- Collaborate with marketing, PR, and product teams to synchronize social media activities with broader campaign objectives, creating content that counters misinformation and strengthens community engagement.
- Monitor social media trends and analytics across social platforms to dynamically adjust strategies and content, ensuring OpenSea stays at the forefront of social engagement in the crypto space.
- Craft compelling narratives and thought leadership content that resonates with our diverse audience, maintaining a direct and engaging communication style.
Desired Experience:
- Established track record of growing a social media presence and engaging with communities, particularly on Twitter (X), with a strong background in creating influential content within the crypto and NFTs.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategic social media content and campaigns that drive engagement and expand community reach.
- Experience in crafting compelling narratives and thought leadership content that resonates with a diverse audience.
- Experience in managing rapid-response communications and maintaining calm during social media crises.
- Proven ability as a talented copywriter and memer, possessing the thoughtfulness to communicate complex concepts in an understandable and engaging way.
- Flexibility in work hours, embracing the non-stop nature of the crypto world, equipped with thick skin, and open to feedback without being emotionally affected.
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by Ronald Barron | Dec 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Amazon Marketplace Specialist
Marketing – Austin, Texas (Remote)
Department
Marketing
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Job Summary
The Amazon Marketplace Specialist will play a crucial role in optimizing our presence on Amazon US and international marketplaces. This position involves executing day-to-day tasks, and ensuring compliance with Amazon’s policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of e-commerce, digital marketing, and Amazon’s ecosystem.
Location: [US, remote]
- Must work Eastern Standard Time hours/schedule
Reports To: Senior Director, Marketplace Operations
Responsibilities:
Marketplace Content: Work with our Amazon team to oversee content and product listings, pricing, and promotions on Amazon US and international marketplaces. Ensure all product information is accurate, up-to-date, and optimized for search visibility.
Inventory Replenishment: Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure optimal inventory levels. Manage stock availability and coordinate with fulfillment centers to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
Compliance and Policy Adherence: Stay informed about Amazon’s policies and guidelines. Ensure all activities comply with Amazon’s standards and address any issues or violations promptly.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, creative teams, and customer service teams to align Amazon strategies with overall business objectives. Provide insights and feedback to enhance product offerings and customer experience.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in e-commerce, with a focus on Amazon Seller Central. Agency experience preferred.
Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Proficiency in Amazon Seller Central.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Proficiency:
- Familiarity with e-commerce tools and platforms, such as Excel, Google Analytics, and other relevant software.
Personal Attributes:
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
- Proactive and results-driven, with a passion for e-commerce and digital marketing.
- Adaptable and open to learning new tools and techniques.
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by Ronald Barron | Dec 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
senior product designer, Marketer Portfolio (remote U.S.)
Location: Seattle United States
Brand
Starbucks Coffee Company
Job Category
Technology
Job Function
Project/Product/Program Management
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Remote/ Hybrid
Yes-Remote
Pay
$104,700-$184,900 MAX
Bonus Eligible
Yes
Job Description:
Now Brewing – senior product designer, Marketer Portfolio (remote U.S.) ! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only
celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
Starbucks is looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our UX design team in the marketing space, an important part of our company effort for reinventing internal tools and customer facing experiences. You will be responsible for inventing, executing, and refining digital products across our marketing platforms including digital menu boards in-store and in drive-thru.
As a Senior Product Designer on the Marketer Portfolio team, you will play a key role in supporting and reinventing the complex workflows of our creative operations partners. The ability to create and launch digital campaigns within our stores is instrumental to the business objectives and customer experiences of Starbucks, and the digital tools we use to do this require complex problem solving, understanding of user needs, and expertise in best UX/UI practices.
In this role, you love solving problems with your team in a highly collaborative environment. Your ability to influence strategy, be a design leader, and work cross-functionally with multiple teams in Design, Engineering, and Product Management teams is crucial. You’re a fierce advocate for the Starbucks customers and partners. You have a passion for making design accessible for all, and understand how to engage with and work alongside UX research to answer big questions. You have visual design chops, understand product process and delivery, and recognize how to bring UX to the work in a productive and engaging way.
Digital at Starbucks:
Every morning, tens of millions of people enjoy food and drinks at Starbucks. Our digital products are transforming the customers’ experience in big ways. The quality of this experience in a digital context depends on great design, and the opportunity to innovate at a global scale is huge.
Our products impact millions of people’s lives by not only taking the friction out of a daily routine but also rewarding them for their loyalty through conveniences, personalized content, and unique utilities.
As a senior designer, Marketer Portfolio, you will:
- Collaborative Product Design: Partner with product teams to design major customer features in app and web. Effectively communicate the rationale and context behind your design decisions and connecting it with business results.
- UX Vision: Help steward the vision and value of UX design and research within cross-functional teams, ensuring that user-centric design is at the forefront of our product development process.
- Feature Definition: Collaborate with product management to define and prioritize features that address business needs, ensuring a seamless user experience across all platforms.
- Interaction Design: Design intuitive and engaging interactions for new features, leveraging and expanding upon existing design patterns.
- Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with other product designers, providing constructive feedback to elevate the quality and consistency of our collective work.
- Data-driven Design: Collaborate with data scientists and user researchers to assess the effectiveness and impact of your designs, making informed decisions to enhance user satisfaction.
- Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering new features, bug fixes, and incremental improvements in response to customer needs.
- Prototyping and Tooling: Utilize Figma and other design tools to build and prototype designs, quickly iterating based on feedback.
Innovative Collaboration: Bring creativity and a positive attitude to collaborative efforts, contributing to a dynamic and enjoyable work environment.
We’d love to hear from people with:
- Professional Experience: 3-5 years of product design experience, ideally in building and shipping digital products at scale. While the number of years is important, we place greater value on the quality of your design and the impact it has had on customers.
- Mapping Skills: A portfolio showcasing strength in outlining difficult concepts in easily digestible ways. Ability to bring cross-functional teams together to visualize experiences and services that effect both front end and back end teams.
- Strong Visual Design Proficiency: A portfolio showcasing strength in innovative concepts, systems thinking, and polished visual designs with meticulous attention to typography, spacing, and color.
- Effective Communication: Strong ability to clearly articulate conceptual ideas, design rationale, and detailed design elements, both verbally and visually.
- Product Lifecycle Involvement: Proven experience in a product organization, driving the design processes from initial planning through to multiple successful releases.
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by Ronald Barron | Dec 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
UI / Visual Designer, Product
About Us
Chess.com is one of the largest gaming sites in the world and the #1 platform for playing, learning, and enjoying chess.
We are a team of 600+ fully remote people in 60+ countries working hard to serve the global chess community. We are here to support 185M+ chess players worldwide with the best possible product, content, and tools to serve the community!
We are a tech company. A gaming company. A content company. And we do it all with passion and commitment to the game. Above all we prize our mission-driven, flat, life-celebrating, no-corporate culture, and we look forward to meeting you and learning more about what you can bring to the team.
About You
You craft experiences with engaging graphics and dynamic layouts. You can pitch. You know what it takes to present and sell a product in effective ways because you’ve done it many times. You have experience with conversion rate optimization. You are familiar with best practices for guiding users through purchasing decisions. You are creative, intuitive, and always learning. You have an interest in providing a healthy way for users to escape the stress of the day.
The Role
We’re looking for a Visual / UI Designer to join our amazing, global design team and help shape the way we introduce chess to the world. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and help craft the core experiences that guide users from introduction through to becoming premium members. This will include index page and app store experiments, registration screens, various stages of onboarding, engagement tactics, upgrade nudges, and premium membership page experiments.
What You’ll do
- Partner closely with Product Managers, Marketers, Copywriters, Engineers and other stakeholders to translate goals and requirements effective UI designs
- Design landing pages, top level interfaces, registration flows, product marketing integrations, and sales pages
- Own your designs from initial concept through to implementation
- Present your design proposals and clearly articulate your decisions, backing them up with contextual rationale and user insights
- Help your design teammates and provide constructive feedback in design reviews
Preferred Skills
- Strong visual design skills mixed with a foundational knowledge of UX practices and principles
- 3+ years of professional design experience focused on consumer web and mobile applications
- An online portfolio of strong mobile and web design work, particularly work that is intended to influence purchasing decisions (landing pages, marketing sites, and membership flows)
- Experience in an agency environment with clients across various industries
- Ability to take ownership of initiatives and influence core marketing strategy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that allow you to explain your design decisions
- Deep knowledge of Figma and experience working with established design systems
- Sense of ownership and responsibility
Bonus Points for…
- A love for the game of Chess and knowledge of our product
- Experience designing for mobile games
- Motion design and UI animation skills
- A strong entrepreneurial spirit
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