We are looking for a dynamic Product Marketing Manager to join our team in Irvine, California. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of consumer electronics and the ability to drive product innovation while supporting the marketing and sales teams. As a key contributor, you will act as the voice of the customer and play a pivotal role in enhancing brand presence and market leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze weekly sales performance and market share data to identify trends and opportunities.<br>• Develop and recommend updates to marketing strategies, pricing roadmaps, and go-to-market plans.<br>• Monitor inventory levels and competitive intelligence to ensure alignment with sales targets.<br>• Refine product messaging and lead communication efforts across marketing, sales, and training teams.<br>• Review marketing materials to maintain consistency, accuracy, and effectiveness in product messaging.<br>• Oversee the execution of marketing campaigns across online and retail channels, ensuring adherence to approved plans.<br>• Create engaging content, including monthly updates, consumer-facing copy, and key selling points.<br>• Manage trademark requests, update product information on the website, and coordinate creative asset needs.<br>• Plan and participate in industry events to support brand visibility and customer engagement.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence and successful market positioning.
<p>A well-known consumer electronics company based in Irvine, CA is seeking a Head of Content and Creative to oversee and elevate our overall creative and content strategy, shape the brand's storytelling, and drive creative excellence across all categories. This role oversees the full creative ecosystem, including brand identity, key visuals, campaign direction, digital content systems, and cross-functional creative strategies that support go-to-market plans. You will guide a high-performing team of designers, writers, editors, creators, and production partners to deliver world-class content across retail, digital, social, and brand touchpoints.</p><p><br></p><p>Duties may include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Creative Strategy and Brand Storytelling.</li><li>Define and maintain a clear creative vision across all product categories.</li><li>Develop narrative frameworks that unify branding, digital, retail, PR, and social storytelling.</li><li>Create emotionally resonant stories based on product truth, consumer insights, and category positioning.</li><li>Lead the development of key visuals, campaign direction, and creative assets for major launches.</li><li>Content Systems and Scalable Execution Build cross-category content system to support consistent, modular, and scalable storytelling.</li><li>Establish creative playbooks for PDP, A+, video, social, retail demos, events, and campaign toolkits.</li><li>Oversee development of complete content kits for product launches with clear guidelines and deliverables.</li><li>Ensure content is optimized for digital performance, conversion, and retail readiness.</li><li>Team Leadership and Creative Excellence Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of designers, writers, editors, photographers, and creators.</li><li>Drive high creative standards and push innovative thinking across all content formats.</li><li>Strengthen visual and verbal identity systems to support brand growth.</li><li>Manage external creative partners, agencies, production houses, and creators.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Product Marketing to translate strategy into clear creative narratives. Collaborate with Integrated Marketing Communications to align creative with go-to-market phases.</li><li>Work with Digital, Retail.com, and Retail Activation teams to deliver impactful, conversion-driven content.</li><li>Align with Brand Marketing to ensure cultural relevance and amplification.</li><li>Collaborate with Product Intelligence to build AI-ready content workflows and templates.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead and manage cost accounting functions within our manufacturing operations in Poway, California. This role demands a hands-on approach with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the accurate recording and analysis of costs to support financial reporting and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cost structures and enhance business performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and variance analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Develop and refine cost accounting policies and procedures to align with organizational goals and compliance standards.<br>• Ensure timely and precise recording of manufacturing costs and inventory transactions.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to inventory and cost accounting, delivering actionable insights to enhance financial outcomes.<br>• Monitor and reconcile inventory accounting, including valuation and analysis of excess and obsolete materials.<br>• Implement controls and best practices to improve inventory accuracy and reduce waste.<br>• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to enhance cost accounting systems and automate processes for greater efficiency.<br>• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams to understand cost drivers and support strategic business initiatives.<br>• Provide financial guidance for product development, sourcing decisions, and production planning to drive operational success.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements by maintaining accurate documentation.
<p><strong>Associate Merchandiser</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid: In-office Tuesday–Thursday)</p><p><strong>Contract: </strong>7 Weeks with Potential for Extension</p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>$23.43hr W2</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail‑oriented <strong>Associate Merchandiser</strong> to support the development and execution of merchandising strategies that engage customers and help achieve the organization’s financial goals. Reporting to the Director of Merchandising, this role partners closely with cross‑functional teams—including Planning, In‑Season/Country teams, Visual Merchandising, Digital, Marketing, and Retail Operations—to ensure the delivery of the right product, to the right locations, at the right time.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, highly organized, and passionate about product, consumer trends, and marketplace dynamics.</p><p><strong>Long-Range & Pre‑Season Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Support and execute marketplace strategies under leadership guidance.</li><li>Assist in building seasonal plans aligned with brand and market objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>Seasonal Strategy, Line Architecture & Pricing</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with category leadership to develop and manage regional line architecture and assortment strategies.</li><li>Set in‑region pricing in alignment with global guidelines.</li><li>Balance needs across mono-brand and multi-brand environments.</li></ul><p><strong>In‑Season Management</strong></p><ul><li>Provide category and marketplace insights to support execution and manage product capacity.</li><li>Collaborate with regional planning to help meet financial targets.</li><li>Make in‑region promotional and markdown recommendations within global policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Consumer Insights & Trend Monitoring</strong></p><ul><li>Track consumer demand trends and marketplace shifts, using insights to guide assortment and planning decisions.</li><li>Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support seasonal decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Regional Relevance</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to drive region-specific initiatives, segmentation, and assortment strategies.</li><li>Ensure regional needs are communicated and aligned with global functions.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Applications Architect to lead the design and development of scalable Salesforce solutions in Irvine, California. This role requires deep technical expertise and a strategic mindset to drive platform innovation and ensure product reliability. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing complex architectures, enabling intelligent features, and fostering collaboration across teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the architecture and lifecycle management of the Salesforce platform, including version control and release strategies.<br>• Design scalable data models, metadata frameworks, and configuration patterns to support multi-customer environments.<br>• Establish and enforce development standards for technologies such as Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, APIs, and Custom Metadata.<br>• Collaborate with Product and Delivery teams to align roadmap priorities with platform capabilities.<br>• Implement controlled feature rollouts with backward compatibility across product releases.<br>• Develop technical documentation such as architecture diagrams, design artifacts, release notes, and implementation guides.<br>• Directly contribute to platform development using Apex, Flows, and automation tools.<br>• Architect and refine CI/CD pipelines and GitHub environments for reliable deployments.<br>• Design AI-powered features for workflow automation, intelligent routing, and case management.<br>• Define secure practices for AI integration and data governance within the platform.
<p>Join our team as a Customer Success Manager and play a pivotal role in fostering long-term client relationships. In this role, you will ensure our customers derive maximum value from our services and support their ongoing business growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, promoting effective onboarding, engagement, and satisfaction.</li><li>Proactively identify customers’ needs and partner with internal teams to resolve issues and exceed expectations.</li><li>Monitor client usage data to recommend service improvements, training, or product enhancements.</li><li>Develop strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders and provide strategic guidance to aid customers’ success.</li><li>Conduct regular account reviews and business meetings to track progress on client goals and measure satisfaction.</li><li>Address escalated issues, manage renewals, and promote additional offerings when appropriate.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced financial leader to oversee and optimize financial operations for a multi-site organization in Newport Beach, California. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting while ensuring alignment with the company’s high-end service and product standards. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing financial models and a deep understanding of cash flow and balance sheet dynamics.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain three-way financial statement models to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Monitor and manage cash flow, including creating and maintaining a 13-week cash forecast model.<br>• Supervise financial operations across 300 locations divided into nine regions, ensuring consistency and accuracy.<br>• Lead month-end close processes and oversee the preparation of accurate financial reports.<br>• Establish and refine annual budgeting processes that align with organizational goals.<br>• Provide insights into balance sheet management and ensure proper financial controls are in place.<br>• Manage and develop one direct report, with potential for team growth in the future.<br>• Understand the nuances of the company’s high-end product offerings and customer service standards to align financial strategies with business objectives.<br>• Collaborate with regional leaders to ensure financial alignment across all locations.
<p><strong>Public Company Seeks Intellectual Property Counsel with Commercial Contracts Expertise (San Diego, San Jose, or Irvine)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A publicly traded, innovation-driven company is seeking an <strong>Intellectual Property Counsel</strong> to join its legal team. This organization operates at the intersection of technology, product development, and strategic growth, requiring a sophisticated legal partner who can integrate intellectual property strategy with high-value commercial transactions and corporate initiatives. The <strong>Intellectual Property Counsel</strong> will work cross-functionally with executive leadership, R& D, and business teams while managing outside counsel and supporting enterprise-wide legal strategy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Intellectual Property Counsel Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Lead the company’s intellectual property strategy, including oversight of patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright protection, and portfolio management through outside counsel.</p><p> • Negotiate and draft complex intellectual property licensing agreements and technology-driven transactions.</p><p> • Partner with research and development teams on invention disclosures, patent strategy, and competitive landscape analysis.</p><p> • Serve as the internal subject matter authority on intellectual property and contract matters for cross-functional teams and leadership.</p><p> • Lead negotiation of sophisticated commercial agreements including master supply agreements, SaaS agreements, licensing, distribution, reseller, and strategic partnership contracts.</p><p> • Advise business stakeholders on risk allocation, contract structure, and deal terms while maintaining templates and playbooks.</p><p> • Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions from an intellectual property and contracts perspective, including due diligence and transaction structuring.</p><p> • Provide guidance on corporate governance matters related to intellectual property and material commercial contracts.</p><p> • Manage relationships with outside intellectual property counsel and key commercial partners.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Base salary</u></strong>: $235,000-$250,000 + bonus + RSU</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p> • Sophisticated mix of intellectual property strategy and high-value commercial transactions</p><p> • High visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional teams</p><p> • Opportunity to shape intellectual property and contract infrastructure for a growing public company</p><p> • Collaborative legal team and strong cross-department culture</p><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Spring Valley, California. This role will oversee critical financial operations, including reporting, accounting, and cost management, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, enabling them to drive strategic decisions and operational excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.<br>• Approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements with a focus on timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Supervise general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Develop and implement robust internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures tailored to the needs of a growing manufacturing company.<br>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and coordinate with external auditors, accountants, and advisors for audits and filings.<br>• Lead inventory accounting processes, including analyzing variances, managing reserves, and overseeing cycle counts.<br>• Provide detailed product-level cost analysis, including materials, labor, overhead, and other cost components to support profitability assessments.<br>• Analyze manufacturing and operational expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with teams to implement efficiency measures.<br>• Deliver financial insights and performance metrics to executive leadership, supporting strategic planning and decision-making.<br>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to drive alignment on financial objectives and process improvements.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will play a key part in driving financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple brands and categories. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making and enhance profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and contribute to the multi-year financial planning process for multiple brands, ensuring accurate reporting and consolidation of plans.<br>• Collaborate with demand planning, sales, and product development teams to create and validate rolling revenue forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Present financial insights and forecasting updates to the executive team, highlighting key findings and recommendations.<br>• Monitor and analyze performance metrics across categories, regions, and channels to identify areas for profitability improvement.<br>• Develop and maintain detailed expense models and forecasts to support informed business adjustments.<br>• Conduct variance analyses to compare actual financial results against forecasts and budgets, providing actionable insights.<br>• Build and deliver ad hoc financial reports and analyses as needed to support leadership decisions.<br>• Utilize data mining techniques to uncover valuable insights and drive improvements in financial processes.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial objectives and strategies.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing <strong>consumer products brand</strong> headquartered in <strong>Carlsbad</strong> to hire a personable, solution‑oriented <strong>Customer Support Specialist</strong>. You’ll be the voice of the brand across phone, email, chat, and order portals—solving problems, tracking orders, and turning first‑time buyers into repeat customers. This is an ideal role for someone who loves a mix of service, light order management, and cross‑department collaboration with sales, operations, and shipping.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Own daily <strong>customer communications</strong> via phone, email, and chat; triage inquiries and resolve issues quickly and professionally.</li><li>Manage <strong>order entry</strong> and edits, shipment tracking, RMAs, replacements, and warranty claims.</li><li>Research and resolve delivery delays, damaged shipments, and mis‑shipments; coordinate with <strong>3PL/warehouse</strong>.</li><li>Maintain accurate case notes, update CRM records, and track trends to provide feedback to leadership.</li><li>Guide customers through <strong>product selection</strong>, promos, and basic troubleshooting; escalate technical issues as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with <strong>Sales Ops</strong> and <strong>Accounting</strong> on order holds, credits, tax, and payment discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare daily and weekly summaries on <strong>SLAs</strong>, ticket volumes, and top customer pain points.</li><li>Contribute to <strong>knowledge base</strong> articles and help streamline macros, templates, and SOPs.</li></ul>
