We are looking for an experienced IT Director to provide senior leadership for essential technology operations and strategic initiatives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This contract position with potential for a permanent role will guide infrastructure-focused teams, maintain momentum across active programs, and help align technical execution with business priorities during a key leadership coverage period. The role requires a hands-on leader who can balance team support, stakeholder communication, and delivery oversight in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and support managers across compute and storage, DevOps, observability, automation, and database administration functions.<br>• Coordinate closely with architecture, engineering, product, and infrastructure partners to keep initiatives aligned and moving forward.<br>• Set priorities across multiple active programs, reinforce accountability, and ensure work is executed on schedule.<br>• Oversee intake, assessment, and planning of incoming work through Azure DevOps and queue-driven processes.<br>• Communicate progress, risks, and next steps to stakeholders while helping teams stay focused on high-value objectives.<br>• Direct infrastructure initiatives such as virtualization platform changes, cloud storage efforts, and broader modernization projects.<br>• Review new requests, balance competing demands, and clearly explain timeline or scope trade-offs to business and technical partners.<br>• Provide practical guidance on technical issues and support decision-making related to infrastructure and cloud environments.
We are looking for a Product Designer to join our team and shape distinctive products and visual experiences from initial idea through final delivery. This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented individual who can balance trend awareness with practical execution, turning market insights and customer needs into effective design solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to develop products, packaging, and presentation materials that strengthen brand presence and support retail success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create original product and packaging concepts that move from early exploration to production-ready design.<br>• Develop visual direction through trend research, inspiration boards, color stories, pattern work, and other creative assets.<br>• Convert customer preferences and retail opportunities into thoughtful designs that are both appealing and commercially viable.<br>• Prepare clear presentations that communicate design ideas, product assortments, and merchandising opportunities.<br>• Partner with product development, sourcing, and sales teams to align creative concepts with execution requirements and business goals.<br>• Uphold brand standards while introducing fresh ideas that reflect evolving market and lifestyle trends.<br>• Use Adobe Creative Suite and AI-enabled tools to improve research, concept development, and design efficiency.<br>• Participate in review sessions, incorporate feedback constructively, and refine concepts to achieve a strong final result.
We are looking for a skilled Copywriter/Content Writer to create compelling marketing and sales materials for audiences in the retail industry. This Long-term Contract position is based in Newport, Minnesota, and is ideal for someone who can turn complex subject matter into clear, persuasive content that supports business growth. The right candidate will work closely with internal experts and stakeholders to shape messaging that resonates across channels and strengthens product, brand, and thought leadership narratives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with internal subject-matter experts to gather insights and develop accurate, audience-focused content for marketing and sales initiatives.<br>• Write and refine copy for a range of formats, including web pages, email campaigns, promotional materials, and sales enablement assets.<br>• Convert technical, detailed, or specialized information into accessible content that is engaging and easy for target audiences to understand.<br>• Adjust voice, tone, and messaging to align with the intended audience, communication channel, and specific campaign goals.<br>• Build stronger storytelling around products, brand positioning, research findings, and organizational expertise to enhance market presence.<br>• Edit and proofread content to ensure consistency, clarity, grammatical accuracy, and alignment with brand standards.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver content that supports broader marketing strategies and business objectives.
<p>6+ month engagement with opportunity for extension </p><p>Part time role up to 30 hours per week </p><p>Mostly remote with some task specific in office time </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Production Coordinator to support a high-visibility corporate convention in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will partner closely with the Project Manager to keep activities moving forward, maintain clear communication across stakeholders, and help organize schedules from planning through execution. The ideal candidate brings strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and previous exposure to video-related productions or event content workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support the Project Manager by tracking deliverables, following up on action items, and helping keep convention-related initiatives on schedule.</p><p>• Build and maintain detailed project timelines, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and deadlines are clearly documented and communicated.</p><p>• Coordinate day-to-day production activities to help align teams, resources, and event priorities throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>• Facilitate communication among internal partners, vendors, and creative contributors to promote timely updates and smooth execution.</p><p>• Assist with planning and organizing production elements connected to video or multimedia projects tied to the convention.</p><p>• Monitor budget-related information, help track project expenses, and escalate risks or variances when needed.</p><p>• Prepare status updates, meeting notes, and project documentation so stakeholders have accurate visibility into progress.</p><p>• Identify scheduling conflicts or operational gaps early and work with the team to support practical solutions.</p><p>• Contribute to production planning efforts by helping organize workflows, materials, and logistics for upcoming deliverables.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Production Artist to support retail creative production for a Long-term Contract position based in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role focuses on preparing and refining visual assets for both print and digital use while maintaining consistency across established brand standards. The ideal candidate brings strong Adobe Creative Cloud expertise, works accurately under multiple deadlines, and can independently adapt existing materials for a range of campaign needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, revise, and finalize creative files for print and digital distribution with a strong focus on accuracy and readiness.<br>• Adjust existing artwork by resizing layouts, updating content, and modifying visual elements to fit new formats and specifications.<br>• Apply brand standards consistently across marketing materials to ensure visual alignment and quality.<br>• Review files carefully to catch formatting issues, design inconsistencies, and production errors before release.<br>• Manage several assignments at once while organizing priorities to meet overlapping deadlines with minimal supervision.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate creative direction into production-ready deliverables.<br>• Support print execution by following file setup best practices and coordinating details related to production requirements.<br>• Use design and workflow tools as needed to maintain efficiency across asset development and revision cycles.
<p>Our client is searching for a Senior Print Producer to join an established in-house creative operations team. In this role, you will take full ownership of end-to-end print production, collaborating closely with project managers, designers, and external vendors to deliver high-quality marketing collateral on tight corporate timelines.</p>