Designer

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The Designer is an original thinker who conceives creative concepts and translates them into a visual format. Working in the Creative Services Department, the Designer is a team player who is skilled in matching strategic direction with appropriate design results for the Internet and Web-based marketing initiatives. Attention to detail, combined with a strong working knowledge of design-related applications is essential. Responsibilities: • Designing solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives • Creating interactive design concepts • Designing: mood boards; storyboards; interactive page layouts; site grids and interface demos; photo retouching and enhancements; animated GIFs • Providing quality assurance on creative deliverables • Building and maintaining a team rapport with creative team personnel, account managers, & project managers

Required Skills: • Strong design portfolio with 2+ years education, 1+ years design and interactive work experience • Developed and diverse communication skills • Ability to articulate creative ideas • Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines • A solid working knowledge of the latest versions of Mac OS, Photoshop and Illustrator • Understanding of the strengths and limitations of Flash, After Effects, QuickTime, Director, and ImageReady. • An understanding of information architecture and hierarchy • Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web • Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate with other creative people • Passion for and commitment to the profession of visual communication • Solid footing on the line between creative expression and commercial reality • Illustration in both electronic and traditional media is an asset. • Motion graphics experience for the Web and video is an asset.