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Senior Packaging Designer

2009-11-09T18:06:31-08:00

Position: Senior Packaging Designer
Location: Snohomish County
Status: Freelance
Estimated Duration: 2-3 Weeks
Starts: ASAP
Rate: $35/hour

Job Description:
Our creative client is in immediate need of a senior packaging designer.

To qualify, you must have:
7-10+ yrs experience as Designer/Art Director
Consumer product packaging experience necessary
Consumer electronics packaging experience desired
Hands-on design from concept to prepress-ready files
Adobe CS3 expert in Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop

Please be available to work onsite for the duration of this 2-3 week project, 40 hours a week.

Local candidates only.

If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: Seattle7@jobalert.creativecircle.com

View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com

Flash Designer (Redmond)

2009-11-09T11:17:01-08:00

Flash Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION
Looking for a Flash Designer who is ready to take on the exciting new challenges! This team is responsible for creating branded experiences from scratch. This person will create a campaign that is based on content from the Brand pillars that this team is working on.

Ability to brainstorm/Ideate

Work closely with Brand Strategists to understand advertiser needs and integrated into custom solutions (experiences) on the Web

Collaborate with editorial team on content framework and editorial planning

Clearly communicate and evangelize concepts and ideas

Generate prototypes that convey the user experience with a high degree of fidelity using tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects and other tools as appropriate

Work efficiently within a fast paced design production pipeline

REQUIRED SKILLS

Keen eye for visual communication

Flash animation/prototyping abilities (AS3 knowledge is plus)

Well rounded, visually rich portfolio

Mastery of design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects and other design industry related tools

Ability to manage him/herself against predetermined deadlines and schedules so that key milestones and metrics are met with high-quality deliverables.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a 6 month, full-time, W-2 contract position located in Seattle, WA

This position is not eligible for telecommute or offsite work

This position comes with full benefits including a low premium, zero-deductible health care plan, 401(k) plan, dental, vision, and bonus paid time

TO APPLY
Please apply for this job via our online application

A Q U E N T is a firm that offers content design and development, marketing, and creative services solutions. For more than 20 years, we have helped provide outsourcing and staffing solutions to clients such as Microsoft, HP, and Starbucks. We're a minority-owned business, committed to maintaining professional quality with a personal touch.

To view my other openings in marketing or design, please visit http://aquent.us/go/erinstpierre

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Senior Designer -3D Marketing (Woodinville)

2009-11-09T11:06:57-08:00

Orca Creative Group a design and creative firm specializing in exhibits, environments and interiors is looking for top creative talent. Minimum 3 - 5 years experience designing tradeshow exhibits, corporate installations and showrooms displays - all aspects of 3Dimensional marketing. Fluency in Vectorworks, AutoCad, and the Adobe Creative Suite is required. Graphic design experience is a plus, but not a requirement .

If you have great ideas, great material and detailing sensibilities and the toolkit to back it up, including 3D modeling and rendering, we have a greatly rewarding and demanding position for you. To apply for this job, send a cover letter, your resume and portfolio PDF / website link to jobs@orcacreative.com.

Web Designer (Woodinville)

2009-11-09T08:56:10-08:00

SaltWorks, located in Woodinville, WA, is looking for a talented, experienced & self-starting Web Designer for an exciting position in a growth-oriented company (listed for the past 3 years on Puget Sound Business Journal�s Fastest Growing Private Companies list). Work in a fast-paced environment to help create and design new product websites and fluidly contribute to an existing, busy e-commerce site. Also help develop and expand a visible presence in the social media scene. Depending on qualifications, there will be many opportunities to be involved in a wide variety of projects and development.

This onsite FT Position includes but is not limited to:

� Website design & updating
� Assisting in varying capacities with multiple design projects
� Various projects relating to Branding, Marketing & Packaging (depending on candidates skill set)

Requirements:

� College degree preferred, but exceptions can be made for the right candidate
� Familiarity with current web standards
� Excellent web design skills and understanding of web technology (HTML, JavaScript, CSS)
� SQL knowledge: Queries, Building Databases, Relational Databases
� Ability to take direction from multiple departments
� Strong attention to detail
� Excellent verbal and written communication skills
� Excellent organizational and time-management skills
� Ability to transition quickly between multiple projects and work well under pressure
� Team Player � �can do� attitude is a must
� Sense of Humor
� Reliable

Ideal candidate will have some knowledge of the following:

� InDesign CS4 knowledge
� Illustrator CS4 knowledge
� Dreamweaver CS4 or prior versions
� Photoshop CS4 experience
� Packaging Design
� Computer Networking- Mac & PC
� Photography experience
� Knowledge of the latest technologies, authoring environments and computer graphics tools
� offset printing

References required.
Please email resume and pay requirements.

WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN OUTSOURCING THIS WORK � please respect this.

Sr. Environment Artist - Snowblind Studios - #113811 (Bothell, WA)

2009-11-06T17:09:13-08:00

Please apply at: http://snowblindstudios.com/jobs.php?jobid=28

About Snowblind Studios:
This position is located at Snowblind Studios, based in Bothell, WA which has easy access to Seattle and the east side communities of Lake Washington. Snowblind Studios is the award winning game studio, founded in 1997, that brought you critically acclaimed games like Baulder�s Gate: Dark Alliance and the Champions of Norrath series. The teams are very collaborative, hard working and highly motivated working on ground breaking games and projects.

In 2009, Snowblind Studios was acquired by Time Warner, through its Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment division and currently employs over 80 people developing projects on next-generation platforms. You must have a deep passion for games and love making them. You need to be highly motivated, thorough, self directed, able to manage time intelligently, and rebuild and polish your work until it is perfect.

We are currently looking for a talented, motivated senior environment artist for an exciting new fantasy action RPG.

Responsibilities:

To create great looking original next-gen game art including architecture, landscapes, and landmark props

Collaborate and communicate with designers, producers, and other artists to create and implement interactive environments

Mentor junior artists by giving good feedback on their work and encouraging them to develop their skills

Contribute to the success of the art team and the project in meeting the high quality bar set by the Art Director and Lead Artists

Requirements:

5+ years console, PC or online gaming industry experience, including at least two published games

Solid understanding of an industry standard 3D package (3D Studio Max is preferred, but Maya and XSI are acceptable.)

Proficiency with Photoshop and/or Painter

Strong understanding of shaders

Solid organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions and other established protocols.

Good communication skills and a positive attitude

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and follow through on details

Strong traditional art skills a bonus

Lead experience a plus

Plusses:

Good at soccer :)

Benefits Include:
Incentive Plan, 401(k) matching contribution, relocation assistance, referral award program, tuition reimbursement program, adoption assistance program, employee discount program, 20 days personal leave per year, 10 holidays per year (one is floating), company parties and movie outings, medical/dental/vision (employee is 100% paid, dependents are 80% paid), life, AD&D, LTD, FSA, EAP. (Please note that employee benefits are subject to revocation and modification.)

Please apply at: http://snowblindstudios.com/jobs.php?jobid=28

Sr. Concept Artist - Snowblind Studios - #114307 (Bothell, WA)

2009-11-06T17:07:43-08:00

Please apply at: http://snowblindstudios.com/jobs.php?jobid=41

About Snowblind Studios:
This position is located at Snowblind Studios, based in Bothell, WA which has easy access to Seattle and the east side communities of Lake Washington. Snowblind Studios is the award winning game studio, founded in 1997, that brought you critically acclaimed games like Baulder�s Gate: Dark Alliance and the Champions of Norrath series. The teams are very collaborative, hard working and highly motivated working on ground breaking games and projects.

In 2009, Snowblind Studios was acquired by Time Warner, through its Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment division and currently employs over 80 people developing projects on next-generation platforms. You must have a deep passion for games and love making them. You need to be highly motivated, thorough, self directed, able to manage time intelligently, and rebuild and polish your work until it is perfect.

If this is you, Snowblind Studios would love to hear from you!

Summary:
Snowblind Studios, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks a Senior Concept Artist to be responsible for generating a variety of images to clarify the artistic vision of a given project. This artist will work closely with the Art Directors and leads in order to assist in the development of the project and as an advocate for the art quality of the game. The Sr. Concept Artist will create sketches and digital paintings of environments and characters. Senior Concept Artists help define the artistic vision for websites and marketing materials.

Job Responsibilities:

Fully realized inspirational paintings for the team and marketing.

Environmental studies, mood pieces and screen paintovers.

Sketches of props and individual environmental elements.

Character sketches and creature studies.

Detailed drawings of weapons and armor.

Communicate with production artists to help clarify concepts in order to achieve milestone objectives.

Participates in meetings to share personal ideas.

Work Experience:

5-8 years working as an Artist, Concept Artist or Illustrator.

Previous game console development a plus.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:

BA in art or related field or equivalent experience.

Knowledge/Skills:

Strong portfolio demonstrating ideation as well as high quality images of character and environment art.

Experience with rapid-iteration of drawings and paintings suggesting atmosphere, lighting and form.

Architectural knowledge.

Interest in costume design, armor and weaponry.

Strong understanding of anatomy pertaining to humans and animals.

Creative problem solver.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Outstanding traditional art skills.

Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.

Passionate about video games.

Must be proficient with 2D applications such as Photoshop, Painter, etc.

Understanding of modern real-time 3d engines.

Benefits Include:
Incentive Plan, 401(k) matching contribution, relocation assistance, referral award program, tuition reimbursement program, adoption assistance program, employee discount program, 20 days personal leave per year, 10 holidays per year (one is floating), company parties and movie outings, medical/dental/vision (employee is 100% paid, dependents are 80% paid), life, AD&D, LTD, FSA, EAP. (Please note that employee benefits are subject to revocation and modification.)

Please apply at: http://snowblindstudios.com/jobs.php?jobid=41

Sr. Technical Artist - Monolith Productions - 113936 (Kirkland, WA)

2009-11-06T17:06:42-08:00

Please apply at: http://www.lith.com/jobs.asp?j=art2

About Monolith Productions:
Monolith Productions, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is located in Kirkland, Washington, and develops games for the PC and next-generation platforms.

Over the past 10 years, Monolith has risen to critical acclaim with products such as the FEAR franchise, the Condemned series, the No One Lives Forever franchise, Aliens vs. Predator 2; and Shogo: Mobile Armor Division. Monolith has focused primarily on first person action games with a strong emphasis on storytelling and atmosphere. In addition, Monolith has extensive internal expertise creating cutting edge tools and technology to support our products. The company�s number one goal is to create fun, compelling games to excite the imaginations of gamers everywhere.

Since its inception, Monolith has been fortunate to have talented and dedicated team members who have helped it evolve into a company that not only builds great games but also strives to create a fun and interesting work environment for all employees.

Summary:
Monolith Productions, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks a Senior Technical Artist to support and assist the Technical Art Director. This can include work in visual R&D, performance monitoring, standard setting, as well as process and pipeline. The senior technical artist can also be called on to solve and implement complex visual problems for the game.

Job Responsibilities:

Help refine and optimize process and pipeline for game asset creation.

R&D both new techniques and solutions to complex problems posed by game design and direction.

Participates in departmental meetings to share personal ideas and define the look and feel of areas and characters.

Mentors more junior members of the FX team and serves as a repository of special knowledge for the group.

Work Experience:

At least 5-8+ years experience in the industry

At least 2-3+ years in the industry as a technical artist.

At least 1 published games preferably 360 or PS3

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:

Minimum 2-year 2D/3D art degree, architecture degree, Computer Science or equivalent with excellent critique and vocabulary skills. BFA or CS degree preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent technical understanding of Maya or Max.

Expert mel, maxscript or equivalent scripting skills.

Strong understanding of general artistic aesthetics.

A strong understanding of personal schedule management.

Loves console games, with an ability to critically analyze them

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong Troubleshooting skills.

A thorough understanding of modern 3d engines and the technology behind them.

Other Requirements:

Shader programming experience (Cg/HLSL).

Any additional programming skills are a plus.

Strong technical and aesthetic understanding of in-game special FX a plus.

Benefits Include:
Incentive Plan, 401(k) matching contribution, relocation assistance, referral award program, tuition reimbursement program, adoption assistance program, employee discount program, 20 days personal leave per year, 10 holidays per year (one is floating), company parties and movie outings, medical/dental/vision (employee is 100% paid, dependents are 80% paid), life, AD&D, LTD, FSA, EAP. (Please note that employee benefits are subject to revocation and modification.)

Please apply at: http://www.lith.com/jobs.asp?j=art2

Sr. FX Artist - Monolith Productions - 113935 (Kirkland, WA)

2009-11-06T17:05:41-08:00

Please apply at: http://www.lith.com/jobs.asp?j=art3

About Monolith Productions:
Monolith Productions, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is located in Kirkland, Washington, and develops games for the PC and next-generation platforms.

Over the past 10 years, Monolith has risen to critical acclaim with products such as the FEAR franchise, the Condemned series, the No One Lives Forever franchise, Aliens vs. Predator 2; and Shogo: Mobile Armor Division. Monolith has focused primarily on first person action games with a strong emphasis on storytelling and atmosphere. In addition, Monolith has extensive internal expertise creating cutting edge tools and technology to support our products. The company�s number one goal is to create fun, compelling games to excite the imaginations of gamers everywhere.

Since its inception, Monolith has been fortunate to have talented and dedicated team members who have helped it evolve into a company that not only builds great games but also strives to create a fun and interesting work environment for all employees.

Summary:
Monolith Productions, a division of WB Games Inc. seeks a Senior Artist, FX to work closely with the Technical Art Director to maintain and create the high quality Special Effects assets for the game. This role will assist leads in helping define process and pipelines along with aesthetic goals, with a strong focus on technical trouble shooting and problem solving.

Job Responsibilities:

Using industry standard 3D and 2D packages as well as proprietary Monolith tools, creates art assets for their assigned development project. These assets could include thing as simple as a smoke particle systems all the way up to a fully destroyed cityscape.

Assists in R&D efforts for tools enhancements and prototyping of new technology.

Mentors more junior members of the animation team and serves as a repository of special knowledge for the group.

Participates in departmental meetings to share personal ideas and define the look and feel of areas and characters.

Work Experience:

5 � 8 or more years of art and design experience required.

Must possess good artistic skills and a working knowledge of 2D/3D art production.

Must have worked with a real-time 3d engine.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:

At Least a 2-year 2D/3D art degree, architecture degree, or equivalent. BFA is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.

Strong interest in computer or video games.

Must be proficient in one or more types of 3D software (Maya, 3D Studio Max, SoftImage).

Must be proficient with multiple 2D applications, including Adobe AfterEffects, Photoshop, and various similar applications.

Strong 2D digital painting and/or drawing skills.

Strong understanding of modern real-time 3d engines.

Benefits Include:
Incentive Plan, 401(k) matching contribution, relocation assistance, referral award program, tuition reimbursement program, adoption assistance program, employee discount program, 20 days personal leave per year, 10 holidays per year (one is floating), company parties and movie outings, medical/dental/vision (employee is 100% paid, dependents are 80% paid), life, AD&D, LTD, FSA, EAP. (Please note that employee benefits are subject to revocation and modification.)

Please apply at: http://www.lith.com/jobs.asp?j=art3

FT/PT Graphic Designer Needed (Kirkland)

2009-11-05T17:39:04-08:00

Small company looking for an experienced graphic designer. Sign production experience and must and must be well versed in Illustator. Also needs to be familiar with various printers such as a vinyl plotter and a digital printer. Would be responsible for development and design of new and existing artwork for our customer base. We are looking for an employee that is willing and able to do what is takes to satisfy our customers, motivated, and is a professional team player.

Work hours are typically 9-5. Depending on experience, qualifications and locations, work from home may be available 1-2 days a week.

Visual Designer (Redmond, WA)

2009-11-05T16:39:29-08:00

Graphic Designer (Redmond, WA)

2009-11-05T16:34:56-08:00

Company Description
MAQ Consulting is one of the select staffing firms specializing in contract positions at software and Internet companies located in the Pacific Northwest. As a primary Talent Source staffing program vendors at a large Redmond based Software Company, we staff for Program Managers, Marketing Specialists, Product and Graphic Designers, and Web Producers.

Job Description:
We are looking for a Graphic Designer with developer skills and real world design experience to test a user interface design tool. Candidate will provide feedback to feature teams on what is working well and where improvement is needed. This will be a graphic designer with solid experience who will be responsible for conceptualizing designs and producing materials for print and electronic media by providing a visual style consistent with business group and/or branding requirements, working closely with potential web partners on any outsourced content creation, prioritizing multiple simultaneous projects and supervising other graphic designers if required.

Qualifications:
� Experience with .net and C# a plus.
� 5 + years of experience with proven ability to lead and direct design styles and efforts.
� Must be highly proficient with interactive web technologies, software, or web applications, and print and branding.
� Ability to present and discuss an in-depth knowledge of typography preferred.
� Demonstrated experience with project planning and excellent project management skills.
� Bachelor�s degree in related area required.

Our company offers competitive pay and benefits including eight paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, medical and dental insurance premiums in full, training allowance and a retirement plan with 3% company match.

Note: MAQ Consulting does not require the signing of a non-compete agreement. Additionally, temporary agency agreement has been amended by the customer. Agencies can not restrict their former Temporary Workers from employment with other Agencies in excess of 30 calendar days from the last day of their previous assignment.

Media Author (Redmond, WA)

2009-11-05T16:32:18-08:00

Company Description
MAQ Consulting is one of the select staffing firms specializing in contract positions at software and Internet companies located in the Pacific Northwest. As a primary Talent Source staffing program vendors at a large Redmond based Software Company, we staff for Program Managers, Marketing Specialists, Product and Graphic Designers, and Web Producers.

Job Description:
We�re looking for a spirited and motivated collaborator who is a nimble engineer with keen design sensibilities. You must have experience interpreting designs into fully functional interactive experiences, and do the job quickly and efficiently. You must have experience working in and with new technologies, and can quickly and smoothly learn to use new tools. You must �get� designers and have a clear understanding of the design process - information architecture + interaction design, usability, visual design, brand integration, content creation and motion graphics - and demonstrate an ability to merge this with established development processes.
� Responsible for designing and implementing non-linear, animated sequences using a variety of multimedia authoring tools.
� Responsible for authoring markup and scripting while integrating visual and motion design and overall visual polish.
� Will act as a consultant to other team leads to evangelize the capabilities of Action Scripting and other multimedia authoring tools.
� Coordinating with UX and Engineering to ensure interaction and visual designs are implemented according to design and motion specifications.

Qualifications:
� Must have strong UI development skills, excellent problem solving skills.
� Experience working closely with designers solving complex usability and UI design problems.
� Experience working with new technologies, alpha and beta level software still in development.
� Experience with Photoshop, Flash, Silverlight (or related design/motion graphics tools) XAML, MCML, XHTML/XML, CSS, DHTML/AJAX, Scripting.
� 5+ years experience in UI development.

Our company offers competitive pay and benefits including eight paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, medical and dental insurance premiums in full, training allowance and a retirement plan with 3% company match.

Note: MAQ Consulting does not require the signing of a non-compete agreement. Additionally, temporary agency agreement has been amended by the customer. Agencies can not restrict their former Temporary Workers from employment with other Agencies in excess of 30 calendar days from the last day of their previous assignment.

DESIGNER (PRINT, WEB, SILVERLIGHT, SHAREPOINT) (Bellevue)

2009-11-03T12:23:51-08:00

Hello Creative Circle! Here's a new opportunity for you to check out.

Position: Designer (Print, Web, Silverlight, SharePoint)
Location: Eastside
Status: Freelance
Estimated Duration: Weeks
Starts: Within a Couple Weeks
Rate: $25+ / hour DOE

Job Description:
Our creative boutique agency client is seeking a designer for upcoming freelance needs.

The ideal candidate:

- 3-5 years of experience and will be mature and professional.

- Solid experience designing for both print and interactive projects. A streamlined, clean design style

- Mastery of AdobeCS3 and experience with Silverlight and SharePoint.

- Ability to manage own workload and handle a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

-Team player with client facing skills.

This is an onsite freelance position and will begin in the next few weeks.

Candidates with prior experience working on Microsoft products will be at the top of our list!

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!

If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: Seattle5@jobalert.creativecircle.com

Best wishes!

Creative Circle

View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com

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Illustrator/Design Associate (Bellevue, WA)

2009-11-03T11:48:37-08:00

becker&mayer! is one of the largest book producers in the United States, producing both Juvenile and Adult books. We are the recognized leader in creating and manufacturing original juvenile products in the "book-plus" category, incorporating plastics, electronics, and other materials for truly unique results. Our clients include Disney, Scholastic Book Clubs, Scholastic Book Fairs, and Silver Dolphin. In addition, becker&mayer! publishes SmartLab and ArtLab, our own brand dedicated to innovative formats and hands-on learning in the areas of science, art, and education. Our adults titles span a wide array of non-fiction topics and are published under our clients' names, which include Chronicle Books, HarperCollins, Random House, and Simon & Schuster, among others. Many of these books are produced under license with companies or individuals such as David McCullough, Bob Dylan, Tupac Shakur, Arnold Palmer, Marvel, NASCAR, and Lucasfilm Ltd.

Job Summary:
The Illustrator/Design Associate develops sketches and/or final pieces in various styles as assigned within the juvenile group; provides design and illustration support for proposals and projects; and manages designated projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. This individual has the ability to work creatively and accurately in a fast-paced environment. The Illustrator/Design Associate communicates well with internal and external customers, solves problems, and works collaboratively and efficiently.

Key Job Responsibilities:
� Illustrates juvenile book projects as assigned, e.g., full spreads, spot illustrations, assembly instructions, etc.
� Develops proposal concept drawings and/or illustrations.
� Supports product development team members in the creation of dielines.
� Defines and develops design direction for designated projects.
� Collaborates with and supports editorial, product development, and production to realize a collective vision.
� Supports design and product development team members in executing proposals and projects on schedule.
� Ensures that all files are prepress ready.
� Provides additional support within the design group at all stages, from sketches and preliminary layouts through mechanicals and archiving of final files.
� Assists in developing, enlisting, managing, and tracking freelance illustrators.
� Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
� Highly skilled with Adobe Creative Suite 3, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
� Strong digital and vector illustration skills
� Strong computer skills, including MAC OS X systems and MS Office Suite.
� Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
� Highly motivated and resourceful self-starter.
� Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively as part of a creative team.
� Versatility in Illustration styles: Are you able to draw a cute fairy princess one day, then a photo-realistic space shuttle the next?

Experience & Education Requirements:
� BA in graphic design, or BFA in illustration or equivalent.
� 2�3 years illustration experience in various styles/media.
� Publishing industry experience desired.
� Packaging design experience a plus.
� 3D software experience a plus.
� Experience with juvenile market a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel Required: None

UI/Motion Designer (Redmond)

2009-11-02T14:54:14-08:00

FILTER has a contract opportunity in Redmond (around 6 months) for a senior level UI/ Motion Designer. This position is with a top-notch gaming platform. Our ideal applicant has extensive UI experience, preferably working with gaming products, or experience working in the entertainment industry. Motion graphics experience is a plus.

If you have a passion for gaming and you�re a pro when it comes to UI/Motion Design, we�d love to hear from you.

A BIT ABOUT FILTER

FILTER is a full-service creative resources company that connects industry-leading companies with the very best creative talent throughout the West Coast. Offering both creative staffing services and interactive media design and production, FILTER helps clients to make their ideas a reality and complete their projects with more speed, flexibility and cost efficiency. The company is headquartered in Seattle and has branch offices in Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. FILTER has been serving the creative community, including top consumer brands and technology companies as well as leading design, advertising and interactive agencies, for the past two decades.

To apply, please register at www.filtertalent.com and complete a personal profile in order to express interest in this position: http://www.filtertalent.com/Professionals/Search_Jobs.aspx?m=j&id=283

We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit.

FILTER is an equal opportunity employer.

Production Specialist (Kirkland)

2009-11-01T18:20:40-08:00

Looking to work in a fun, fast-paced work environment? Are you creative & enjoy working with your hands? Join the team at FASTSIGNS of Kirkland.

We're looking for the following attributes:
-Great attitude
-Quick learner
-Can work on their feet for extended periods of time
-Strives for excellence, & doesn't mind putting the pedal to the metal!
Responsibilities include:
-Trimming/finishing of printed signs
-Weeding/taping/application of vinyl lettered signage
-Lamination/mounting of printed signs
-Onsite/offsite signage installation
-Pickups/deliveries
*Experience a HUGE plus!!

In a jam...Need a graphic designer for the day! (Bellevue)

2009-10-30T10:00:30-07:00

We are in a jam and need a graphic designer to spend today in our Bellevue office completing two pretty basic design projects. $25 per hour and we will write you a check today. Must work with Adobe indesign and photoshop. also must have laptop with your own software... The sooner you can be here the better. Reply with resume...

Director, Technical Design - WB Games Inc - #115360 (Kirkland, WA)

2009-10-29T12:26:02-07:00

Please click here to be redirected to the Time Warner Careers Page and apply to requisition #115360

About WB Games Inc:
WB Games Inc. is a new production studio formed in Kirkland, WA, dedicated to the development of games and interactive entertainment across all major console, PC and handheld platforms. A division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., the production company works closely with other Warner Bros. divisions, such as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) and Warner Home Video (WHV), to bring games to market. WB Games oversees the creation of games by internally owned developers as well as a wide array of talented external game development companies. Currently ramping up hiring for multiple key positions, the company offers competitive salaries and benefits and a chance to get in on the ground floor of a new development organization working with world-renowned entertainment properties from the Warner Bros. library as well as great new original properties. Monolith Productions, Snowblind Studios, and Surreal Software are subsidiaries of WB Games Inc.

Summary:
WB Games Inc. seeks a Technical Design Director to participate in design-focused, developer due diligence activities in order to assess design talent, pipelines, tools and production processes. This position reviews and provides feedback to Production personnel on specific product Game Design Documents and ongoing design deliverables. In addition, this position assists development partners in improving design pipelines and processes when necessary.

The ideal candidate for this role will be passionate about all aspects of technical design evaluation and will be excited by the prospect of working with a wide variety of developers (both internal and external), development processes, game titles, genres and platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

Work with WBG DAG group to assess the viability of development partners, both internal and external.

Analyze design pipelines, processes, budgets, personnel plans and asset metrics through on-site visits to potential development partners or through the assessment of builds and documentation. Understand development partner�s team structures, roles and responsibilities, and leadership skills. Assess technical pros and cons and completes due diligence reports with clear written recommendations.

Regularly review specific product milestone drops including builds, schedules, documentation, tools, assets, etc. as required to provide a clear recommendation to WBG/WBIE Production staff.

Identify design tools, programs, 3rd party software and/or hardware that could be helpful to our development partners and make recommendations as necessary to assist them in achieving success.

Coordinates with Producers to assure our products adhere design-wise to Warner Bros. brand and approval requirements for licensed IPs.

When requested, assists development partners by assessing and improving design pipelines and processes.

Coordinate between development teams (internal and external) to facilitate the sharing of information, assets, services or ideas that may be helpful to another team.

Collaborate across internal divisions to ensure our development partners are utilizing �best in class� design tools and processes for each product.

Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with inside and outside creative resources, third party vendors, and development partners.

Participates in departmental meetings to share ideas and �best practices.�

Work Experience:

10 or more years of design experience and 3 or more years of team lead or manager.

Must have shipped at least 1-3 titles as a Level/World Design Lead.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:

Minimum 4-year degree or equivalent with excellent critique and vocabulary skills.

Knowledge/Skills:

Expert in level/world design/layout/creation, game-play/AI setup/scripting for large AAA action/adventure or open-world games.

Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to communicate well with many external partners to facilitate the sharing of ideas and services.

Familiarity with design tools and pipelines.

Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.

Strong interest in computer or video games.

Benefits Include:
Incentive Plan, 401(k) matching contribution, relocation assistance, referral award program, tuition reimbursement program, adoption assistance program, employee discount program, 20 days personal leave per year, 10 holidays per year (one is floating), company parties and movie outings, medical/dental/vision (employee is 100% paid, dependents are 80% paid), life, AD&D, LTD, FSA, EAP. (Please note that employee benefits are subject to revocation and modification.)

Please click here to be redirected to the Time Warner Careers Page and apply to requisition #115360

Information Designer � Incubation Project

2009-10-29T09:30:44-07:00

Information Designer - Incubation Project

JOB DESCRIPTION
We'd tell you about what project you'd be working on, but... we can't. It's top secret and totally cool. What we can tell you is that our client working on this project needs a top-notch information designer to collect and digest seriously complex information and turn it into a visually stunning, exceptionally clear product for visual presentation.

A strong background in information design and presentation is crucial as is having exceptional communication and listening skills. A degree in information design or similar is highly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

A portfolio of projects displaying a deep understanding of fontography, color theory, and a clean, modern design aesthetic.
The strong ability to collect and compile information in an aesthetically pleasing and clear manner.
The maturity to take a project and run with it without hand-holding. Must be both independant and work well with a team.
Strong portfolio presentation skills, the ability to defend your designs, and discuss your design aesthetic is a must.
Candidates MUST have an online portfolio. No exceptions.
Degree in Information Design strongly preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a 3 month +, full-time, W-2 contract position located in the Puget Sound area.

This position is not eligible for telecommute or offsite work

This position comes with full benefits including a low premium, zero-deductible health care plan, 401(k) plan, dental, vision, and bonus paid time

TO APPLY
Please apply for this job via email

To view my other openings in design and project management, please visit http://aquent.us/go/annegarber

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Product Designer/Level Design (Redmond, WA)

2009-10-28T14:16:20-07:00

Company Description

MAQ Consulting is one of the select staffing firms specializing in contract positions at software and Internet companies located in the Pacific Northwest. As a primary Talent Source staffing program vendors at a large Redmond based Software Company, we staff for Program Managers, Marketing Specialists, Product and Graphic Designers, and Web Producers.

Job Description:

We are looking for a level designer to work on a top secret project. The responsibilities will include developing level layouts, flow, balancing, and working within the limits specified by the game design/ technical limits of the target platform. Candidate must have a clear understanding of and experience creating exciting level and environment designs from paper to product. This will include look and feel, gray boxes, game moments, game-flow, and balance. Candidate will participate in meetings, weekly design reviews, and planning as part of effective communication with the team. Contribute to build a collaborative environment with all disciplines, including production, art, and engineering. Candidate will be responsible for a large number of in-game assets.

Qualifications

� 2 + years minimum industry experience a must
� 2 + years Unreal Experience required
� Adobe Illustrator experience a plus
� Minimum of 1 shipped AAA title with at least one current console
� Prototyping skills required
� 3D modeling a plus
� Well versed in market trends and styles
� Excellent communications skills
� Excellent organizational skills

Our company offers competitive pay and benefits including eight paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, medical and dental insurance premiums in full, training allowance and a retirement plan with 3% company match.

Note: MAQ Consulting does not require the signing of a non-compete agreement. Additionally, temporary agency agreement has been amended by the customer. Agencies can not restrict their former Temporary Workers from employment with other Agencies in excess of 30 calendar days from the last day of their previous assignment.

Senior Visual Interaction Designer (Redmond)

2009-10-27T16:42:36-07:00

FILTER has a unique opportunity for a Senior Visual Interaction Designer with exceptional creative abilities, an understanding of UI control design and usability and an interest in cutting-edge data visualizations.

The Senior Visual Interaction Designer will contribute to an incubation group and play an integral role in shaping the design and experience of an exciting new product. A small, start-up like team has focused on creating a highly creative data visualization tool for information workers; with the development of the tool underway, a senior designer is needed to create the artwork, interaction/visual design and other visual concepts.

This is an 8 month contract opportunity with the possibility of extension. The applicant who lands this gig will have at least 5 years of experience and the ability to create a captivating, visually rich experience.

WHAT YOU�LL BE DOING

� Leverage Illustrator and Photoshop, import into Blend and build highly interactive visual controls to present to team in WPF or Silverlight
� Take UI Specifications and conceptualize outputs (controls, visualizations, UI, etc)via Sketches, Illustrator PowerPoint
� Develop mock-ups and prototypes of inventive UI
� Present varying visual designs and interactions for new UI (controls, shell, and visualizations)

SKILLS YOU�LL NEED

� 5 years design/experience (client UI design, interactive web application design, graphic design and some 3D design)
� Experience with XAML in relation to WPF/Silverlight/Blend or a strong willingness to learn
� Strong vector art experience(Illustrator/Flash, etc./ Exp. Design)
� An understanding of UI control design and usability
� Interactive Flash design experience a plus
� Practical experience in 3D graphics a plus
� Ability to work with developers and share and develop design specifications with them
� Ability to pick up new methods and concepts quickly
� Self-driven and ability to articulate and defend concepts

A BIT ABOUT FILTER

We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit.

FILTER is an equal opportunity employer.

Portrait Retoucher wanted (Eastside)

2009-10-26T22:37:38-07:00

We are a small Eastside Portrait Studio seeking a part time retouch artist with good Photoshop knowledge for portrait retouch only. Do not need graphic design.
Must be extremely honest and professional, self motivated, clean, organized, polite, efficient, detail oriented. Knowledge of workflow and common sense are a must. Quick to learn.
Must be able to follow projects through to completion in a timely manner. First 2 months are supervised at Eastside location.
We are not interested in viewing portfolios with photo collages, and art that does not relate to people and portraiture. The nature of this position is strictly portrait retouching.
We want current resumes, and examples of aprox. 5 current images. Mac users need only apply, please. Must have your own Mac Pro or IMac with software installed already.

Flash Designer / Animator

2009-10-26T18:01:41-07:00

Position: Flash Designer / Animator
Location: Eastside
Status: Freelance
Estimated Duration: Ongoing
Starts: ASAP
Rate: $30+ / hour DOE

Job Description:
Our creative corporate client is seeking a talented Flash Designer / Animator to join their fantastic design team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience working in an agency or creative department and will have Flash 9, ActionScript 2 and standard Adobe CS3 skills.

You will be working on designs and animations and will be asked to communicate well in a fast-paced environment.

Please be able to not only be creative but also be a solutions oriented problem solver.

Those with video experience will be at the top of our list!

Please be available asap and have your own PC or MAC laptop.

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: Seattle7@jobalert.creativecircle.com

View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com

Graphic Designer (Redmond)

2009-10-26T13:31:09-07:00

FILTER has an immediate need for a Graphic Designer with at least 3 years of experience, strong collaboration skills and an excellent eye for visual design and user interfaces. This is a contract opportunity in Redmond starting at 3 months, though the position is likely to be extended.

The Graphic Designer will work with a dynamic UX team striving to create delightful and compelling user experiences for multiple standalone businesses. An agile development approach is utilized by the team, so the Graphic Designer needs to be comfortable taking initiative, collaborating and working on concurrent projects (often at a fast pace). This position is with a new team that is working to help millions of people have access to technology by providing state-of-the-art, low cost solutions. The ideal Graphic Designer will be passionate about contributing to a cause.

Experience with production work in software development, web development, brand identity, identity visual design, iconography and print are all a plus.

SKILLS YOU�LL NEED

� 3-5 years of work related experience required
� Must have strong visual design skills with the ability to design quality graphics and user interfaces
� Excellent communication and project management skills required
� Ability to motivate others and to work under constant deadline constraints
� Must have the ability to understand technology issues and communicate information effectively
� Proficiency in current and emerging web technologies and standard design software packages (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign CS)
� Ability to discuss and present an in-depth knowledge of typography is important
� Portfolio review required
� Bachelor's degree in Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design or related area required. A combination of education and experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree

A BIT ABOUT FILTER

We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit.

FILTER is an equal opportunity employer.

Interior Designer (Redmond WA)

2009-10-26T12:27:06-07:00

Valley Furniture & Interiors in Redmond, WA is now accepting resumes for experienced, high-end residential Interior Designers.

Desired Qualifications:
-Design related education and a minimum of 5 years experience in residential interior design
-Demonstrated talent for selecting design materials (fabrics, finishes, surfaces)
-Knowledge of traditional furniture styles (knowledge of European antiques a plus but not required).
-Retail sales experience and exemplary customer service skills
-A professional demeanor
-Familiarity with conducting in-home consultations
-Ability to withstand the physical demands of design work; i.e. lifting and carrying up to 25lbs., driving long distances in a single day, walking or standing for long periods of time.
-Experience working on projects involving contractors and/or architects
-Excellent organization and follow through skills
-Excellent communication and listening skills
-Ability to work well with support staff and follow company procedures
-A passion for interior design and a commitment to satisfy the client

Valley Furniture & Interiors, established in 1966, is an extraordinary destination showroom and award winning design firm. We specialize in European antiques and new high-end traditional furniture and accessories. We take tremendous pride in the quality of our products and the quality of our service. Our services include sales, interior design, delivery and installation, furniture restoration, furniture modifications, custom furniture finishing and long term product storage. We carry fine furniture lines such as Theodore Alexander, Maitland Smith, Guy Chaddock, Hancock & Moore, Sligh and many, many others. Our retail showroom and warehouse are both located in Redmond, WA.

Interior Designers initially engage clients by working on the retail sales floor. If clients require interior design service, designers will then conduct in home consultations, research products, develop proposals, write custom orders, coordinate delivery and be present at the time of installation. Travel within the local Puget Sound is required and designers provide their own vehicle. This position is commission based and earning potential ranges based on individual productivity.

If you are a versatile, highly motivated design professional looking to be part of our premier design team, we look forward to meeting you.

Valley Furniture & Interiors does not cover relocation expenses.

Please email resumes and inquiries at valley@valley-furniture.com
Resumes may also be faxed at 425-883-4222
Our website may be viewed at www.valley-furniture.com

Silverlight/Blend/XAML User Experience Designers needed

2009-10-19T14:21:24-07:00

Silverlight/Blend/XAML User Experience Designers needed!

JOB DESCRIPTION
We have a BUNCH of great positions for rockstar user experience designers skilled with Silverlight, Blend and XAML. If you're a designer with some great skills in this new technology, please get in touch! We'd love to help find you work!

Responsible for designing user interfaces for web, software, and/or hardware products, writing functionality design specifications, designing and implementing prototypes, mock ups, task analysis, usability studies, personas, user flows, wireframes, style guides, navigational structures, and affinity diagrams, generating design ideas, presenting and selling designs to product group, understanding customer needs and motivations and integrates them into product design to contribute to user features and functionality, acting as consultant to other team leads and may manage external production and design resources.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Candidates should have a strong design portfolio in addition to solid development skills

Candidate must be able to work individually as well as collaborate with User Research

Experience incorporating Usability feedback into the design process a must

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a 3-12 month, full-time, W-2 contract position located in Redmond, WA

This position is not eligible for telecommute or offsite work

This position comes with full benefits including a low premium, zero-deductible health care plan, 401(k) plan, dental, vision, and bonus paid time

TO APPLY
Please apply for this job via our online application

To view my other openings in design, please visit http://aquent.us/go/mollybennett

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Media Tech Producer (Redmond, WA)

2009-10-19T13:54:06-07:00

Overview:

The Media Tech Producer supports WildTangent�s Advertising Operations team with technical solutions to advertising creative and ad delivery in both domestic and international markets. This role keeps current on new technologies, products, and emerging trends, and assists the Manager of Media Technology in implementing new advertising products within WildTangent and partner sites.

Responsibilities:

� Become proficient in the use and set up of DoubleClick DFP ad server and how it works with WildTangent properties and partner sites
� Solve technical issues and provide solutions between external vendors and internal staff
� Traffic and troubleshoot video advertising and work with external video partners for streamlined video implementation and serving
� Research, develop, and coordinate new technology to enhance and improve advertising and support product offerings
� Contribute to the planning and implementation of new products and changes in technology
� Collaborate with internal and external team members to complete tasks and drive projects
� Work with 3rd party vendors to ensure all products work technically on the sites and services
� Work with QA team to test new or changing technology and products
� Support technical implementation of ad products and custom units, working closely with the Manager of Media Tech, Ad Operations and Creative team
� Be the main contact for partner sites when implementing ad tags to ensure proper tracking and reporting capabilities
� Participate in presentations from vendors and/or conferences offering media solutions
� Train campaign managers and other users on best practices for new and existing products
� Support on-call program (as needed) to ensure proper system functioning during non-business hours

Qualifications:

� Bachelor�s degree or equivalent experience in Internet industry, Internet advertising, project management or technical production
� 3+ years experience in Internet industry or ad operations with technical aptitude
� Experience in an agency as a Web or creative developer is desired
� Knowledge of multiple web coding concepts (i.e. HTML, JavaScript, Macromedia Flash, XML, .NET, DHTML)
� Experience with one or more Internet ad management or targeted marketing applications is preferred (i.e. DoubleClick DART DFP, 24/7 Real Media OpenAdStream, Atlas)
� Internet Rich Media technology experience is preferred (i.e. Eyeblaster, Unicast, Eyewonder)
� Familiarity with online advertising, marketing, and sales concepts and metrics is preferred
� Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external teams
� Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to manage and report on multiple projects

About WildTangent:

WildTangent is a global games network, delivering an enormous catalog of games from hundreds of top developers to over 20 million players worldwide. The WildTangent ORB is factory installed with most new PCs in North America and is revolutionizing the way people discover and play games. Over 1.5 million new players are using the WildTangent ORB every month. Our proprietary platform empowers consumers to pay for games on a per session basis using WildCoins or choose to engage with brand advertisers to play for free. WildTangent is committed to delivering maximum value to advertisers, developers, partners, and most importantly our players!

To learn more, please visit about.wildtangent.com.

Product Designer / Illustrator (Woodinville)

2009-10-15T10:41:32-07:00

BDA has an exciting Product Designer / Illustrator opportunity based in Woodinville, WA! The Product Designer / Illustrator position reports to our Senior Design Manager and is an outstanding career opportunity.
BDA, #1 in our industry according to 2008 Counselor Magazine, and recently voted "Best Company to Work For" for the 4th year in a row, is a full service creative agency representing the world�s biggest brands. At BDA, we extend our clients� brands into the lives of real people by stimulating a genuine and highly participative exchange between them and an authentic real-world experience. In essence, we make brands an experience by bringing brands to life, in life!!

Our ideal candidate will have the following traits and experience~

�Can-do attitude and a desire to have fun and be successful in a work-hard/play-hard environment
�BA degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent)
�4-6 years design or product design industry
�Portfolio demonstrating creativity and skill relative to experience
�100% passionate about what you do
�Product design expertise, with focus on hardline product
�Strong organization, communication, time management skills required
�Proficient with Mac design software: Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
�Proficient with standard Mac hardware systems (G5 or above, scanners, color printers, electronic communication/methods of transfer)
�Flexible; works well with change in a face-paced environment
�Exhibits high level of customer service to ensure smooth operations and satisfied customers/clients (promotes positive image of the Design Lab)
�Video game knowledge and lifestyle a plus

Top Job Responsibilities

�Conduct trend and market research at beginning of projects to develop and create custom, innovative products with focus on hardline video game accessories
�Work directly with internal Product Developers, designing custom product lines to meet licensor guidelines, platform needs, sales initiatives and customer needs
�Create vector line art that can be utilized by industrial engineer to mold hardline products
�Render products to look photo real, from hardline to softline, for use in presentations created for sales and marketing
�Create presentation assets, meeting the needs of sales and marketing presentation goals
�Gather / create game or license assets when not available
�Setting up production print or manufacture ready files for Product Development sampling/production needs
�Uploading of production assets to China servers or FTP solutions
�Troubleshooting file transfer issues as needed
�Download art assets from Licensor websites or FTPs
�Provide finalized renders in marketing format to Marketing Team
�Production work such as mounting, binding, cutting and laminating as needed
�Uphold the creative mission and standards of both the department and BDA, as set forth by the Consumer Products Department, Design Lab and BDA management.
�Assist in non-design related department tasks such as file maintenance, archiving, supply management, systems administration, etc.
�Ensure product design and presentations are completed within budget and on time
�Ensure that all work maintains the high quality standards demanded by BDA and its clients.
�Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal clients to ensure the level of service quality always exceeds expectations.

Graphic Designer -- Gaming Collateral (Redmond)

2009-10-13T16:22:20-07:00

If you�re an experienced Graphic Designer and an avid gamer, FILTER has an exciting contract opportunity in Redmond we�d love to hook you up with. We�re seeking a talented designer with the know-how and creative vision to work on a range of projects for a world-class gaming title. From print media and documentation plans to art books, posters and soft goods, the Graphic Designer will collaborate with game artists, the marketing team, writers, editors and others to create a cohesive and aesthetically compelling visual experience.

To be considered for this job, you need to understand the principles of documentation design, plus demonstrate the ability to work in a wide range of styles while skillfully implementing color, space and typography. Our ideal applicant is an expert Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign and Photoshop) user and demonstrates deep experience in 4-color (CMYK) printing techniques and pre-press. While aesthetic and technical skills are crucial to this position, we�re also looking for someone who has a passion for learning and problem solving and is a diplomatic team player who can work with a variety of cross-departmental/functional groups.

If you�re a top-notch Graphic Designer with collateral and documentation experience (and you�re eager to contribute to a leading gaming studio), we�d love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU�LL BE DOING

� Prototyping, creation and production of printed collateral
� Designing and implementing documentation plans
� Designing printed components of the game including art books, posters and a variety of soft goods
� Collaborating with writing and editing teams to create and lay out the documentation design and information flow in game manuals
� Work closely with game artists, marketing and content publishing to construct an experience that is cohesive, comprehensive and aesthetically-pleasing

SKILLS YOU�LL NEED

� Information design experience and skills required (samples of a gaming manual strongly preferred)
� Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop and PDF workflows)
� InCopy knowledge a plus, but not required
� Experience in 1, 2 and 4-color process printing techniques
� Commercial-artist experience required
� Attention to detail
� Solid understanding of the principles of documentation design
� Ability to create a consistent visual style
� Ability to collaborate
� Strong communication skills
� Passion for video gaming
� Experience as an art lead preferred
� Experience on a game, fan, entertainment or game product site is a plus

A BIT ABOUT FILTER

We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit.

FILTER is an equal opportunity employer.

Flash Designer - Gamers needed (Redmond)

2009-10-13T14:02:34-07:00

Flash Designer - Gamers needed

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking great designers who are highly familiar with Flash to work production for our client's gaming division. Please note, a portfolio link upon submission is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Portfolio with interactive Flash web design, ActionScript preferred, but not required

Expert Photoshop skills

Solid visual skills

Quick learning style � you will be picking up a new tool!

Gamer tag from popular gaming console organization highly preferrred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a 6-12 month, full-time, W-2 contract position located in Redmond, WA

This position is not eligible for telecommute or offsite work

This position comes with full benefits including a low premium, zero-deductible health care plan, 401(k) plan, dental, vision, and bonus paid time

TO APPLY
Please apply for this job via our online application

To view my other openings in marketing or design, please visit http://aquent.us/go/erinstpierre

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MISSION DESIGNER � BUNGIE � VIDEO GAMES (Kirkland)

2009-10-12T12:52:55-07:00

BUNGIE
KIRKLAND, WA
WWW.BUNGIE.NET

Do you play all the way through games the same night you buy them? Do you spend way too much time thinking about what a great multiplayer arena the loop between your living room, dining room, and kitchen would make? Do you replay games to discover new secrets and repeat great experiences? If so we have the job for you. Bungie, the creator of Halo, is looking for a passionate, creative and hard working Mission Designer for our next project.

Essential Functions
As a Designer at Bungie, you will work with the Design Lead and Engineers to develop game systems and AI features relevant to your missions. You will work closely with the Environmental Art Team to construct game environments, and script missions and/or multiplayer spaces with our proprietary scripting language. You will evaluate game play pacing, flow, and difficulty curves to polish game encounters for an optimum player experience. You will construct spaces and AI setups to create a detailed structure for your encounters. You will document the design of and changes to your portions of the game to ensure smooth communication with other disciplines on the team.

Desired Qualifications
� The desire to achieve personal excellence as part of an outstanding team.
� Prior experience designing levels and scripting encounters for action games.
� A creative and innovative approach to traditional design problems.
� A willingness to take design direction when it is offered and collaborate with team members from different disciplines.
� The focus and motivation to work independently when needed.
� Ability to drive a game play space from concept to final polishing stage.
� Functional understanding of 3D Studio Max a plus.
� Associate level degree or higher a plus.

Please email resumes (along with demo reels, portfolios, sample code, and anything else that demonstrates your skills) to craigslistjobs@bungie.com.

PLAYER INVESTMENT DESIGN LEAD � BUNGIE � VIDEO GAMES (Kirkland)

2009-10-12T12:50:58-07:00

BUNGIE
KIRKLAND, WA
WWW.BUNGIE.NET

Do you dream about creating worlds imbued with real value and consequence? Can you find the fine line between a reward that encourages players to have fun and an incentive that enslaves them? Can you devise a way for a player to grow while preserving a delicate game balance? If you answered yes to these questions (and you are a creative genius, a charismatic visionary and a work-a-holic game-o-phile) you might want to polish up your resume and apply to be Bungie�s next Player Investment Design Lead.
The Player Investment Design Lead directs a group of designers responsible for founding a robust and rewarding investment path, supported by consistent, rich and secure incentives that drives player behavior toward having fun and investing in their characters, and then validates those systems through intense simulation, testing and iteration.

Responsibilities
� Designing the mechanics which drive in-game player reward and incentives.
o So players feel invested in the world and their character.
o So players have long-term goals.
o So players can't grief or exploit them.
� Running simulations of these mechanics based on expected player behavior.
� Testing these simulated results against actual player behavior and tuning the live system.
� Create content that are rewards in-and-of-themselves.
� Organize the Reward Content Designers, who create the reward content for those systems.

Qualifications
� Experience with many modes of online play
� Experience with online incentives (achievements, rewards, economic, etc) and a passion for understanding what drives player behavior within them.
� Solid math skills.
� Command of Microsoft Excel.
� Outstanding organizational skills.
� Excellent oral and written communications skills.
� Ability to work well under deadlines.
� Ability to work well in a team environment.

Please email resumes (along with demo reels, portfolios, sample code, and anything else that demonstrates your skills) to craigslistjobs@bungie.com.

GAMEPLAY DESIGN LEAD � BUNGIE � VIDEO GAMES (Kirkland)

2009-10-12T12:49:13-07:00

BUNGIE
KIRKLAND, WA
WWW.BUNGIE.NET

Do you love the challenge of designing great gameplay? Do you have 10 ideas on how to make Halo�s player interface better? Do you hate that moment in a game when you realize that you�ve found the ultimate powerful weapon, making all others pointless? Are you an experienced game designer looking to work on AAA games with talented and passionate people in a team environment? If so we have the job for you! Bungie Studios is looking for a passionate, creative and hard-working Gameplay Design Lead for our next project.

Essential Functions
As the Gameplay Design Lead, you work closely with the Creative Director and lead a group of designers responsible for crafting, designing and implementing high-level game systems. You will collaborate with team members from other disciplines to drive the gameplay experience. You will also contribute to design processes and communication that will ensure your work is the very best it can possibly be.

Responsibilities
You will lead a team of designers to build a compelling second-to-second gameplay experience. You and your team will be responsible for:
� Collaboratively design top notch gameplay systems.
� Identify and resolve conflicts with other disciplines in a way that best meets the design goals of the project.
� Ensure the commitment of your team to achieving well understood goals that are in alignment with the creative direction of the game.
� Design, implement and balance all gameplay mechanics.
� Design and implement all player controls and cameras.
� Build and maintain all game objects.
� Make sure new players are taught how to play.
� Make the second-to-second gameplay experience accessible to as many people as possible.
� Work with sound, effect and animation artists to make in-game cause and effect clear to players.
� Plan, run and respond to usability tests.

Desired Qualifications
� Experience successfully leading a group of designers through a collaborative process for designing systems.
� Experience hiring, training, mentoring and managing peer and junior designers.
� Passion for collaboration with designers, artists, programmers, musicians, testers and producers to achieve a common goal.
� Dedication to contributing to a positive work environment.
� Unrelenting self-motivation and initiative.
� Intuitive understanding of how second-to-second action games work and why people play them.
� Thorough understanding of game engines, technology and the game development process.
� Experience with many modes of online play.
� Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
� Solid math skills.

Please email resumes (along with demo reels, portfolios, sample code, and anything else that demonstrates your skills) to craigslistjobs@bungie.com.

3D ARTIST (CONTRACT POSITION) � BUNGIE � VIDEO GAMES (Kirkland)

2009-10-12T12:45:40-07:00

BUNGIE
KIRKLAND, WA
WWW.BUNGIE.NET

General Description
Can you turn a sketch of a propane field generator into a low-poly 3D masterpiece? Do you work out complicated UV unwrapping problems and paint textures in your sleep? Bungie needs you! We're looking for talented 3D artists to build assets for future game titles.

Essential Functions
� Complete asset creation tasks assigned to you by Leads.
� Meet or exceed the quality bar for asset creation with direction from the Art Director and Leads.
� Meet the schedules for tasks assigned to you by Leads.
� Collaborate with fellow artists in completing specific, project-related tasks.
� Learn the techniques, processes, and pipelines associated with your craft.

Desired Qualifications
� Excellent communication skills.
� Undergraduate degree or completion of a certificate program that provides an education in the fundamentals of art.
� Thorough knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Max and other 2D/3D applications.
� One or more years experience working as a 3D artist on a shipped game title.
� Passion and desire to create great games.

Estimated length of contract: 9 months

Please email resumes (along with demo reels, portfolios, sample code, and anything else that demonstrates your skills) to craigslistjobs@bungie.com.

ANIMATOR (CONTRACT POSITION) � BUNGIE � VIDEO GAMES (Kirkland)

2009-10-12T12:43:44-07:00

BUNGIE
KIRKLAND, WA
WWW.BUNGIE.NET

General Description
What does the most dangerous alien creature of all time look like in a full sprint? What moves would you need to defeat an oncoming army? How would a 6-legged creature put on pants? If you can answer these questions AND animate the results, we'd like to hear from you.

Essential Functions
As an animator you will be responsible for concepting, animating, and communicating your ideas of how humans and creatures move.
� Concept and finalize spectacular hand-keyed in-game and cinematic animation for a variety of characters, both human and creature.
� May help establish production processes in accordance with development needs.

Desired Qualifications
� Be an excellent character animator.
� Have an excellent aptitude for problem solving and possess an efficient workflow.
� Team-oriented and able to work in a collaborative environment.
� Knowledge with at least one 3d animation package and high end animation tools required.
� Have three years or more of experience in creating character animation.
� Possess the ability to deliver quality animation under extreme pressure and crushing deadlines.
� Must be willing to take art direction and critique well.
� Portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates an excellent breadth of hand-keyed animation skills; ranging from cartoony to real-world inspired motion.
� Portfolio animation examples should show both dynamic action analysis as well as character performance.
� Passion and desire to create great games.
� Certificate degree in animation or equivalent course study completion preferred.

Estimated length of contract: 9 months

Please email resumes (along with demo reels, portfolios, sample code, and anything else that demonstrates your skills) to craigslistjobs@bungie.com.

SR. ENVIRONMENT ARTIST � BUNGIE � VIDEO GAMES (Kirkland)

2009-10-12T12:41:12-07:00

BUNGIE
KIRKLAND, WA
WWW.BUNGIE.NET

Bungie is looking for talented individuals to help create awe-inspiring visuals for breath-taking gaming worlds. This is an amazing opportunity to work with world-class art talent to develop a visually-inspired AAA title.

Essential Functions
� Collaborate with mission designers to design environments that are awesome gameplay spaces as well as visually stunning works of art.
� Be responsible for modeling environment geometry from simple mass-out to finished states.
� UV map and paint custom texture sets for levels.
� Light spaces using proprietary lighting tools developed just for you.
� Finish out environments with detail objects, decals, dynamic lights, and animated objects.

Desired Qualifications
� You have strong communication skills.
� You have a strong understanding of light, value, composition, color, staging and detail in environmental design.
� You have a good sense of scale and spatial awareness.
� You have an understanding of how the environment affects gameplay.
� Undergraduate degree or completion of a certificate program that provides an education in the fundamentals of art.
� Knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Max and other 2D/3D applications.
� Three or more years experience working as an artist on a shipped title.
� A passion for games and creating environments.

Please email resumes (along with demo reels, portfolios, sample code, and anything else that demonstrates your skills) to craigslistjobs@bungie.com.

ENVIRONMENT ARTIST (CONTRACT POSITION) � BUNGIE � VIDEO GAMES (Kirkland)

2009-10-12T12:39:19-07:00

BUNGIE
KIRKLAND, WA
WWW.BUNGIE.NET

Bungie is looking for journeymen and fresh talent eager to join an incredible team of contract artists responsible for adding an unprecedented level of realism and polish to our next AAA title.

Essential Functions
� Draw inspiration from approved concept art and collaborate with mission artists to create elements of gameplay spaces and cinematic scenes.
� Be responsible for modeling environment geometry from rough to finished states.
� UV map and paint custom texture sets for levels.
� Light spaces using proprietary lighting tools developed just for you.
� Create detail objects, decals, dynamic lights, and animated objects.

Desired Qualifications
� You have strong communication skills.
� You have a strong understanding of light, value, composition, color, staging and detail in environmental design.
� You have a good sense of scale and spatial awareness.
� You have an understanding of how the environment affects gameplay.
� Undergraduate degree or completion of a certificate program that provides an education in the fundamentals of art.
� Knowledge of Photoshop, Maya, Max and other 2D/3D applications.
� Professional experience working on a current generation title.
� A passion for games and creating environments.

Estimated contract duration: 9 months

Please email resumes (along with demo reels, portfolios, sample code, and anything else that demonstrates your skills) to craigslistjobs@bungie.com.

EFFECTS ARTIST � BUNGIE � VIDEO GAMES (Kirkand)

2009-10-12T12:37:13-07:00

BUNGIE
KIRKLAND, WA
WWW.BUNGIE.NET

Bungie is looking for an experienced special effects artist with the right blend of artistic inspiration and technical savvy to create effects for our next project. Help us fill our game worlds with effects big and small, realistic and entirely imagined.

Essential Functions
� Create eye-popping effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling.
� Paint particle and decal textures.
� Animate particle motion using custom tools.
� Work closely with artists, animators, designers and developers to integrate effects into a game engine.
� Help guide further development of internal effects editing tools.

Desired Qualifications
� Two or more years professional game industry experience.
� At least one shipped title as effects artist.
� A portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates strong artistic and technical skills as well as a firm grasp of timing and scale.
� Excellent cross-discipline communication skills.
� Must love explosions, fire, and gallons of alien viscera.
� Bachelor's degree or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Please email resumes (along with demo reels, portfolios, sample code, and anything else that demonstrates your skills) to craigslistjobs@bungie.com.

LEAD ANIMATOR � BUNGIE � VIDEO GAMES (Kirkland)

2009-10-12T12:17:53-07:00

BUNGIE
KIRKLAND, WA
WWW.BUNGIE.NET

We need you to help us bring animation to the next level. Interactive animation is at a crossroads where technology is allowing users to drive an amazing amount of motion through our characters. Are you excited about the possibilities that exist in layering and blending a multitude of animations in a real-time environment? We need someone to approach this task with as much attention to the creative art of animation as they apply to the technical task of making it happen.

As Lead Animator you will be overseeing all aspects of the production from the initial concept of character movement, technical aspects of implementation and the creation of production content. You will work with the animation team to concept and finalize spectacular hand-keyed in-game animation for a variety of characters, both human and creature. You will advance the technical side of animation through custom character rigging and custom tools creation. You will help the Animation Manager in leading the team towards efficient and aesthetic completion of tasks as well as providing critique towards animation and the overall creative process. You will help drive technology and direction of the animation system and its custom toolset in collaboration with the best engineering staff in the industry.

Essential Functions
� Create high quality key-frame animations.
� Work with the Animation Manager to define project schedules.
� Collaborate with the Art Director and Animation Manager to help set the quality bar for asset creation.
� Lead a team of animators in completing projecting deliverables.
� Strive to optimize and enhance an effective animation pipeline while identifying workflow improvements.
� Incorporate new tools and technologies into the pipeline used in your craft.
� Exhibit, and be able to teach to other artists, an expertise in your craft.

Desired Qualifications
� Good communication skills.
� Must have the desire to create great games.
� Undergraduate degree or completion of a certificate program that provides an education in the fundamentals of art.
� Expert knowledge of Maya, Max and other animation applications.
� Five or more years experience working as Lead Animator on a shipped game title (AAA).
� Proven ability to provide leadership and direction to other animators.
� Understanding of mo-cap techniques a plus.
� An understanding of human and animal anatomy is an essential.

Please email resumes (along with demo reels, portfolios, sample code, and anything else that demonstrates your skills) to craigslistjobs@bungie.com