INTERACTIVE DESIGNER
DESCRIPTION:
Creative, multi-tasking interactive designer with ability to understand business issues and provide actionable creative solutions that make the best use of the medium to change consumer behavior. We are looking for creative athletes to develop concepts, interact with and present to business owners as well as execute across the landscape of digital design, including email, websites, content features, banner (and enriched banner) advertising, ecommerce etc. Incorporate best design and technology practices to provide cohesive support of overall creative strategies. Exceptional web and graphic design skills required as well as knowledge of development.
DUTIES & RESPONSBILITES:
• Work collaboratively and iteratively to develop concepts as well as execute solutions.
• Design creative strategies for integrated campaigns with complete user experience in mind.
• Create simple but elegant visual designs and interaction models that allow users to understand and manage large amount of complex information
• Develop, document and maintain design requirements for new products and product enhancements
• Work closely with engineering and production management team members to ensure execution of design requirements
• Be a User Experience evangelist, ensuring business leaders and executives understand the value of UX activities and helping to develop and drive User Experience strategy for the brand
• Create Web graphics, animations, user interfaces, icons, style sheets, templates and layouts for use in projects, product development/implementation and maintenance-support.
• Translate sitemaps, wireframes and other architectural documents, as needed, based on firm understanding of UI and navigation planning
• Ensure site design integrity and quality control
• Code web pages using standard web languages
• Interact closely with creative services team members and business owners
• Work with internal production teams, freelance design teams and agencies on contracted projects as directed.
• Stay ahead of industry design standards and trends
• Work with development staff to successfully communicate design for technical and functional implementation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Expert knowledge of web and broadband design tools and platforms, including Flash with Action scripting, Shockwave, Illustrator, Fireworks, Photoshop, ImageReady, HTML Scripting. Video & After Effects a plus.
• Advanced web design and layout skills
• Expert knowledge of the web’s design opportunities and limitations as well as technical specifications
• Knowledge of setup and configuration of web applications
• Working knowledge of online coding languages, such as HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Ajax etc.
• Knowledge of online content management systems
• Ability to quickly familiarize with brand goals and integrate style into design
• Ability to self-manage projects and work within time deadlines
• Ability to generate, articulate and present creative ideas and strategies
• Mac and/or PC Computer skills
• Proven ability to deliver cross platform, cross browser
• Attention to detail
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelors degree in graphic design or commensurate experience
• 4+ years experience in graphic design, coding and company branding
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- Location: Seattle
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