Now Hiring: Valuation Managers in Palo Alto, CA

We have 2 part-time Valuation Manager opportunities in Palo Alto, CA with our luxury apparel client. One of the roles will focus on authenticating, valuing, and pricing Handbags, and the other valuation manager will manage the authentication process of Fine Jewelry and Watches. If you have experience working in luxury apparel, and have a passion for sustainability, then this may be the right opportunity for you. These roles are part-time and require 2-days-per-week at their Palo Alto store.

Click the links below to read the full job descriptions and to apply:

Fine Jewelry & Watches Valuation Manager

Handbags Valuation Manager

If you know a great candidate for either role, feel free to share this job poster with them, or have them email their updated resume to info@emergingblue.com and a talent matchmaker will reach out to them.

Now Hiring: Content & Project Marketing Specialist

We are looking for a Content & Project Marketing Specialist for our health and wellness client in Chino, California — seca.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the project management process and creation of seca marketing campaigns and promotions across the United States and Canada. This role works closely with the Director, Multi-Channel-Marketing to help drive the go-to-market strategy for seca’s products and solutions. The candidate will also work with numerous departments within the organization to create efficiencies in executing marketing projects by controlling workflow and communication on all deliverables to ensure quality, timely, and on-budget executions. This is a great opportunity for an idea driven, marketing leader who is ready to drive sales.

Click here to read the full job description + to apply.

If you know a great candidate for the role, please share this job advertisement with them or have them apply directly by clicking here.

Now Hiring: Marketing Brand Director

Do you have a passion for clean beauty? Great news! We are hiring a Marketing Brand Director for an innovative bioengineering company in the beauty and cosmetics space in the San Francisco Bay Area.

If you are a marketing and brand leader who's highly driven and ready to influence, build, drive and own a compelling brand proposition from A to Z, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Click below to apply and feel free to message me for more details.

Job description + to apply: https://lnkd.in/gnNXVR8

Emerging Blue: Talent Solutions

Have staffing needs? Let Emerging Blue stitch together the perfect team with our freelance, full-time, or our specialized EB 360 options.

Freelance: Add to your team by hiring a temp for short-term or long-term assignments. We present highly-qualified screened candidates, add them to our payroll & take care of the rest.

Full-time: Our full-time recruitment option follows a traditional model for contingent staffing solutions. You can shop our candidates, review and interview as often as you'd like, on the interview platform of your choice, with no fee attached.

EB 360: With EB 360, our team can work directly with yours by providing full-scope Recruiting & HR services.  We’ll create a customizable and effective plan for your team and business. We will take care of all the recruiting & HR needs that align with your brand and culture.

Now Hiring: Product Fulfillment Assistants

We’re hiring 2-3 Freelance Product Fulfillment Assistants in Glendale, California for the luxury jewelry company Tacori.

This is an exciting part-time role, working in Tacori’s office 2 days per week (Tuesday/Wednesday) for March-May. In this role you will help out with jewelry fulfillment, checking the line, prepping for events and shipping, cleaning jewelry, and replacing jewelry tags.

This is a fast-paced role that requires a strong attention to detail. This is a perfect role for someone with a background in fashion, jewelry, or merchandising. Click here to read the full job description and to apply.

If you know a great candidate for the roles, please refer them or share the job advertisement.

Client Spotlight - SCOUT

SCOUT Bags is a fast-growing Washington, DC-based brand known for stylish, functional, affordable bags. Their versatile products are designed to help modern women contain, organize, and carry all the stuff they—and their families—need to navigate and celebrate their busy days and lives.

Co-founded in 2004 by former Vogue editor and celebrity stylist Deb Waterman Johns, and her entrepreneur husband Ben Johns, SCOUT has quickly become a cult-classic, known for its original, limited-edition patterns and versatile designs that are perfect for anyone. With nearly four decades of experience in the fashion industry, Deb’s creative vision is the driving force behind the dynamic SCOUT brand.

Recently featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Oprah Magazine, and USA Today (to name just a few), SCOUT aspires to be a national lifestyle brand known as the lifelong quintessential bag source for modern women.

SCOUT has a broad product assortment — bags, accessories, coolers, storage, rugs, and more—and all are available online and through hundreds of retailer partners nationwide.

They also love to give back, and it is built into their DNA—as is a sense of humor and a commitment to authenticity and approachability. To this point, they only use employees and friends of the brand as models in their marketing materials.

You can find SCOUT headquartered in the historic Georgetown on the Potomac River. Outside the doors of the office you will find cobblestone streets, cute boutiques, fun eateries, and busy sidewalks. The team at SCOUT is comprised of fun-loving people who are innovative, collaborative, passionate, and driven. They live by the words creative, adaptable, dynamic, bold, and authentic, and seek these qualities in their current and future teammates.

To learn more about their team, products, retail partners, and life at SCOUT, visit: https://www.scoutbags.com/thescoutstory.

Now Hiring: Freelance Product Development Coordinator

We are hiring! We are currently on the search for a junior level Product Development Coordinator for a freelance role with our globally inspired jewelry brand. This role is for about 20 hours a week, based in Dallas, Texas. If you have experience with product development and have a passion for jewelry, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Click here to read the full job description and to apply! If you know someone who is a great fit for this freelance job, share this job advertisement with them.

Client Spotlight - House Dogge & FAAS Design Collab

Every so often, we come across a powerhouse designer who can both lead a brand and champion social causes. That is Angela Medlin, founder of House Dogge in 2017, a sustainable dog brand, and FAAS Design Collab, a professional development and design education platform whose mission is to prepare creatives for the fashion and apparel industry. She is a true leader who values diversity.

After 25+ years of designing and leading teams for Nike, Adidas, The North Face, Eddie Bauer, Levi Strauss, and Cross Colours leading and directing global design teams, Angela stepped into her true passions and goals to become an entrepreneur. That led her to founding House Dogge.

At House Dogge, Angela pairs passion for dogs and design, and is creating a brand with a fresh new perspective. “It’s all about the lifestyle of the dog and their human.” The multi-talented creative started with one simple toy, and from there the business grew. Over the last 4 years, the new brand has been featured in over 25 major publications, 3 worldwide TV features, over 10 podcasts, and multiple speaking engagements. In 2020, the lifestyle brand’s awareness exploded after being selected as one of “Oprah’s Favorite Things’. The small Portland brand’s sales increased 3600% in just a few months.

House Dogge now offers an array of product assortments. Medlin keeps the aesthetic modern and minimal. Each product is designed prioritizing sustainability, comfort, and fun. The seasoned designer uses upcycled natural, colored fibers from the fashion industry as well as alternative eco friendly materials such as bamboo, wool, cotton, and more. She attributes her ingenuity and passion for purposeful design to 30 years of athletic and outdoor apparel design experience.

Throughout Angela’s career, she has not only lead design teams but also opened the doors for many who may not have had equal opportunities. Angela also is on the Leadership Advisory Board for Adidas S.E.E.D. School and Executive Leadership Council for NC State College of Design, as Chair for the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) committee.

Along with Angela’s leadership roles and amazing brand, House Dogge, she also started a nonprofit organization, FAAS Design Collab. At FAAS (Functional Apparel & Accessories Studio), Medlin is paving new paths for diversity in the apparel and accessory design industry. The 3-6 week design intensive program is considered a bridge between traditional design school and industry experience. FAAS is fast becoming a resource for companies to gain awareness of diverse talent for their open roles and positions. They offer comprehensive classes that are grounded in consumer insights.

The program prepares creatives to be ‘solutioneers’ in the product creation process adopted by renowned apparel brands around the world. The FAAS Apparel program partners with Pensole Footwear Academy six months out of the year to instruct best practices for both design disciplines. This ‘learn while doing’ program offers cross category team collaborations that aligns with ‘true to industry’ processes, 1-to-1 mentorship, real-time coaching, and corporate networking opportunities.

Angela strongly believes the future of innovation starts with diversity in design. Whether it’s FAAS Design Collab or a design position with her brand House Dogge, this is just the beginning of what’s possible for the future of currently, undiscovered creatives.

From inspiring people to achieve via FAAS Design Collab, to building a House Dogge assortment that solves problems and improves the quality of life for dogs and their people, Angela proves that you can have a successful brand while also making a positive impact on peoples lives.

Check out the video below to hear more about FAAS directly from founder, Angela Medlin:

Now Hiring: Flagship Store Director

We are hiring! We are on the search for a Flagship Store Director for our amazing client in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a perfect role for a high-volume store director to join a fast-growing company. In this exciting role, the store director will be responsible for managing a group of in-store Operations Specialist, Visual Merchandisers, and Facilities Team Members, while supporting the in- store Expert and Valuation team. This role is based in the flagship store.

Additionally, the store director will be responsible for growth of new and existing customer and relationships. They will be responsible for driving the shop experience and all front of house experience, as well as build business strategies with the front of house team and collaborates readily with relevant business partners. This role will also be responsible for recruiting top level front of house candidates and continuing their development.

Click here to read the full job description & to apply. We also love referrals. Feel free to share this job with anyone you feel would be a great fit.

Now Hiring: Store Manager

We are hiring a Store Manager/Shop Manager for our apparel client in Dallas, TX. The Store Manager is responsible for managing a group of in-store Operations Specialist, Visual Merchandisers, and Facilities Team Members, while supporting the in- store Expert and Valuation team.

This exciting management role is based in a retail location in a very stylish part of Dallas. The Store Manager will lead growth of new and existing customer and consignor relationships. They will be responsible for driving the store experience and all front of house experience. Additionally, the Store Manager builds business strategies with the front of house team and collaborates readily with relevant business partners.

Click here to read the full job description + to apply!

Talent Spotlight - Alanna Rayford

Meet Alanna Rayford – Alanna is an operations & creative leader with a solid background in fashion, DTC, interior design, real estate, and project management. Operational skills? Check! People and leadership skills? Check, check! Organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills? Check, check, check! Alanna is a true creative leader who has exceptional range.

Alanna’s career history showcases her diverse and versatile creative skills. She has a seasoned background in operations, product development, buying, and visual merchandising. Beginning her visual career at United Colors of Benetton, to taking on additional corporate retail positions at bebe, Macy’s, Gymboree and Urban Stitch boutiques.

As her most recent transition away from mainstream fashion, into experiential and interior design — her overall experiences have given her the opportunity to also work with companies like, Havenly, Jack Morton Worldwide, Google, and more. Her intuitive and analytical balance has allowed her to advance in varied levels within her industry. From project management, to entrepreneurship, to executive operational roles, Alanna is definitely a multi-faceted leader. Fun fact about Alanna, she is a left handed published writer, with a bowling average of 215!

If you are a fashion or home brand looking for the perfect blend of operational and creative talent in Los Angeles or San Francisco, then Alanna is a candidate you want to connect with. Reach out to her here or at EMERGING BLUE.

Now Hiring: Product Director

Our amazing client, Free Fly Apparel, is looking for an experienced and talented Product Director to lead the evolution of their product line through innovation in merchandising, design, and development. The role requires a hands-on approach with a small but talented team who are eager to contribute, learn, and grow. They will be responsible for establishing an over-arching vision for product that aligns with their unique brand identity and is relevant to their existing core customer base while enabling Free Fly to acquire new customers with compelling and relevant assortments. The Product Director will report directly to the Free Fly leadership team and will be responsible for product merchandising, design, and development teams. Please Note: This position is a full-time role and is based out of their headquarters in Charleston, SC.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? Click here to read the full job description & to apply! Feel free to refer a qualified candidate, too.

About Free Fly Apparel

Free Fly Apparel is a Charleston, SC-based performance clothing company specializing in unique bamboo material blends. Before launching in 2011, the team at Free Fly Apparel spent over two years of research and development to come up with the softest performance fabrics imaginable. Their design philosophy is anchored in fun and adventure while superior design and craftsmanship remains their focus. Whether you're on the water, exploring the mountains or hitting the gym, their confident this will quickly become your favorite shirt.

Free Fly's products are sold throughout 400+ specialty stores (domestic and international) and they are also available through their website at www.freeflyapparel.com.

Now Hiring: Retail Pop-up Keyholder

We are hiring for an exciting Retail Pop-up Event in Venice Beach. Come work on the beach in a hip pop-up, where the surf is king! If you are a seasoned retail sales leader, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Interested in the freelance Keyholder position with our awesome client in Venice Beach? Send your information and resume directly to Emerging Blue’s Talent Leader, Sally Daliege — sally@emergingblue.com and if you know a great candidate, feel free to refer them.

Happy Lunar New Year!

From all of us here at Emerging Blue, happy lunar new year! We hope this new year brings you great health, prosperity, and a ton of good fortune.

Resumes Done Right

Resumes matter! That is why we are resharing these helpful resume tips from a post we wrote in 2020.

As a recruiter, we cannot tell you how many times we’ve received resumes with missing details, incorrect contact information, and tons of misspellings. A well-constructed, tailored resume goes much further than a generic, outdated one. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are close to 10 million unemployed people. With that, as a Jobseeker it is make-or-break to have a resume that stands out, and gets your foot in the door. Read below for our helpful tips and tricks that will freshen up your resume.

Now let’s take a closer look at each section to go over the important parts. First we are going to examine the left side of the resume with the contact information, skills, education, and personal interests:

Next we will show what to include in the profile/professional summary section and the professional/relevant experience section:

We hope these practical tips support you as you create your newly updated resume. If you are looking for more resume help you can reach us via email for one-on-one resume assistance: info@emergingblue.com

You can also check out our previous resume writing blogs: Top 5 Resume Tips from a Recruiter, Resumes, It’s the Little Things

Now Hiring: Junior Photo Editor & Studio Coordinator

We are hiring a Junior Photo Editor and Studio Coordinator for our amazing client, SCOUT Bags. In this role you will have first-hand exposure to the many facets of SCOUT marketing. The right candidate will be excited to assist with producing dynamic brand content, be willing to roll-up their sleeves to manage end-to-end photoshoot logistics and develop skills relevant to editing and content production. This position will work in closely with SCOUT’s Photographer and photography team and report to the Senior Communications Manager.

Does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? Click here to read the full job description and to apply! If you know a great candidate for this job, refer them!