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

Desired 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
Self motivated, organized and accountable
Illustration in both electronic and traditional media is an asset.
Motion graphics experience for the Web and video is an asset.