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Senior Designer

Nikolai — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:48:48 -0800

Vectorform is an interactive agency for several of the world’s premier organizations, including: Microsoft, DaimlerChrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and more. We embrace new media, unique vision, and global talent to create a singular culture of technical and artistic stimulation. vectorform.com vectorform.com/reel Skills & Qualifications • Online portfolio • Must demonstrate ability to deliver projects to client specifications, within timeline and budget • Ability to create exceptional designs under strict deadline • Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign • Thorough understanding of web standards • Professional training focused on art and design, such as a bachelors degree or similar experience. • 2-3 years experience as a senior web designer • List of URLs/online portfolio. Please give SPECIFIC details about your level of involvement (concept, art, code, programming, etc.) on each project • Familiarity with current trends in web design and online environments Responsibilities • Optimizes visual design and concept in the internet or multimedia environment. • Visually expresses and integrates with information architect and editorial deliverables and technical specs from development and production groups. • Understands concept of complete project and is able to convey it to the client. • Adheres to agreed upon delivery schedule coordinated with Project Manager. Keeps Project Manager notified of any changes in schedule. • Communicates with the project team throughout all stages of design. • Signs-off that site has been correctly implemented by development to reflect final approved visual design. • Ability to work with a large variety of clients. • Ability to communicate and inform the project team members. • Solid understanding of client deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them. • Specific knowledge of design tools for the online environment. • Ability to create superior, original designs for the Web. • Work in concert with creative team to design web applications that enrich client brand experience • Develop elegant web solutions that perform appropriately and degrade gracefully in multiple browsers, platforms, and media types. • Review information architecture and creative designs for feasibility. • Adapt visual designs into dynamic websites and website templates. • Deadline-oriented with the ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple projects within tight timeframes To apply for this job visit: careers.vectorform.com Vectorform is an equal opportunity employer

Web Producer, BrainLine @ WETA

sa3z — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:05:06 -0800

BrainLine, a new project funded by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC), is a national multimedia campaign that will disseminate authoritative information and increase public awareness about preventing, diagnosing, treating and living with traumatic brain injury. Over the past ten years, Learning Media has realized WETA’s commitment to education through national education services including websites, local and national television programs, and outreach and other activities to support them. The BrainLine website (www.BrainLine.org) will join the family of these award-winning national education websites produced by WETA: www.ReadingRockets.org, www.LDOnLine.org, www.ColorinColorado.org www.Learningstore.org, and www.AdolescentLiteracy.org. The website will be a major component of the project, along with webcasts featuring experts on brain injury, an electronic newsletter, print material, an outreach campaign, and research and development on a future public television program(s). The Web Producer will play a vital role in the launch of BrainLine, and assist in the development, launch and management of other enhancements and services to the site. The Web Producer will thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with tight and defined deadlines. This position is currently funded through 12/31/08. If you would like to be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to brainlinejobs@weta.com or visit our website at www.weta.org for the full job description and on-line application. WETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements * Program and code website features as needed. Provide HTML, PHP, and Photoshop support for BrainLine. * Put content on website and keep it updated, so it operates effectively from a technical and user standpoint. * Manage electronic newsletter production, including scheduling, coding, distributing through Get Active, and preparing follow-up reports. * Coordinate online production of webcasts; provide technical expertise to BrainLine managers with scheduling and content development. * Answer customer emails. * Perform other duties and contribute to projects as assigned. Qualifications * College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience * Minimum two years entry level experience in interactive design, user experience, digital media, information science, or related field. * Strong technical skills, including the ability to code using strict XHTML standards, knowledge of content management systems, Advanced PhotoShop skills, and programming skill in PHP, MySQL, CSS and JavaScript. * Understanding of, and affinity for the use of open source software and APIs; experience in implementing Web 2.0 features. * Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to take direction from more than one manager. * Error-free writing and editing skills. * Mature and flexible with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in an environment of multiple projects, clients, and deadlines. * Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, energetic culture while producing high quality project deliverables on time and within budget. * Demonstrated organizational, project planning and time management skills with the ability to plan and organize work effectively.

Volunteer Graphic Designer/Artist for Bill O'Reilly Boycott Campaign

pantheON — Sat, 19 May 2007 20:56:02 -0800

Looking for an artist willing to volunteer to create a cartoonish logo for an O'Reilly boycott campaign. Your ideas and creativity are welcome. I am hoping to capture the imagination of the public, so you may have the satisfaction of having your work seen by many. Any other artistic contributions you may wish to make to the website would also be more than welcome.

Sr. Interactive Graphic Designer With Killer Online Portfolio for Hot Start-up!

carlenemahanna — Tue, 15 May 2007 14:55:54 -0800

Give your creativity a chance to thrive! As a Sr. Graphic Designer for Thumbplay Inc. located in our SOHO offices you will have the opportunity to use your graphic arts expertise to design marketing and promotional interactive banners, micro sites and landing pages for an industry that’s on fire! This is your chance to join a fun, dynamic and talented team in a casual business environment that fosters creativity and teamwork, values good design, and will challenge your diverse sense of style as you watch your design concepts get tested live! This is the ideal position for the creative who has a passion for contributing new ideas and strategies and is looking for a career track that will lead them to an Art Director role! Thumbplay, Inc. is a leading online retailer of mobile entertainment content. The company aggregates, promotes and delivers mobile content directly to members via Thumbplay.com. The site offers ringtones, wallpapers, games and text-based services through a membership-based, community experience. Thumbplay, headquartered in New York, was founded by CEO Are Traasdahl and Executive Vice President, Marketing Evan Schwartz. Thumbplay is backed by leading venture capital firms, including Bain Capital Ventures, SoftBank Capital, i-hatch Ventures, Redwood Partners, and SVB Silicon Valley Bank. As a Senior Graphic Designer for Thumbplay Inc., you will use your professional graphic and artistic design experience to support our product development team through the creation, review and modification of banner ads, emails and web pages for Thumbplay's marketing efforts. Here, you will create deliverables that work across relevant web systems like ad servers, email and web. Experience with tools such as Photoshop and Macromedia Flash will allow you to let your creativity shine and will give you the advantage over your competition. Create and manage an active inventory of different versions, sizes and formats for multiple online campaigns as you design interactive web pages, ad banners, HTML emails and other related ad materials. Make sure to check your ego at the door -- we need team-players whose toolkit includes a can-do attitude and the ability to receive and provide constructive criticism in order to work effectively with our producers, content providers, developers, and other designers in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Showcase your creativity, strong work ethic and passion for web design at a company where your talents and career will thrive!

Contract Work - Design Skin (psd files)

rexruff — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 08:22:44 -0800

We would like a design skin (presentation layer only, no coding) for an independent artist's web site. We are looking for well labeled and organized Photoshop files and accompanying Mac fonts. Please contact with link to portfolio or archived work samples. The top priority for the design is a true reflection of the artist in the site's appearance, so we will provide much detail in later correspondence, and have no problem working with non-web designers.

Web Design Instructor

jeremias — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:12:46 -0800

WEB DESIGN INSTRUCTOR Teach web design classes (up to 14 students) using our curriculum. We are an evolving web design program in the Boston area that trains students in standards based design methods. Train students how to handcode pages using Xhtml and CSS positioning. Have a familiarity with Dreamweaver and be a Photoshop whiz. Lead discussions on elements of design and industry “best practices” for creating standards based websites. Qualifications for this position - The candidate for this job must have superior organization skills. Preparing academic curriculum and developing lesson plans is an important part of this position. Documented teaching/training experience is helpful although flexible based on the individual. - Be comfortable with handcoding websites using validated xhtml and css. - Familiarity with Dreamweaver 8 very helpful. - Must have a professional portfolio documenting your work. These qualifications are not required but put you at the head of the list:- Familiarity with Javascript, PHP and Flash. - Currently part of a web design practice in Boston or it's environs. If you fit the qualifications above and are interested, please send a resume in PDF format with a cover letter. Qualified applicants should receive a response within 72 hours and will be asked to come in for a formal hiring process.