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[job] Temp designer at NYTimes

The New York Times is looking for a temp Web Designer (Editorial) to

work from March 30 to August 01, 2009. Please email your resumes an=
d
samples of your work to rutherford@nytimes.com.
Web Designer (Editorial)
This person will des=
ign new editorial and application areas of
NYTimes.com, and help e=
nhance existing features and functionality
throughout the site. Th=
is person will be primarily focused on
developing online graphics but will occasionally work in print media

as well. A strong competency in Web standards-based design skills,

user interface design skills and/or experience creating online

experiences for content-rich Web sites is a plus. The position will al=
so
include design documentation, producing isolated instances of c=
ode
and general assistance in the design process.
Primary Responsibilities
=95 Design user interface=
s and produce graphics for editorial and
application areas through=
out NYTimes.com
=95 Assist in documentation of design processes an=
d deliverables
=95 Produce isolated instances of client-side code as necessary

=95 Work collaboratively with design colleagues (e.g., information

=

architects, design technologists, other Web designers) and stakeholders=
(product managers, product managers, editors, technologists) to

capture design requirements and translate them into practical design

solutions
Secondary Responsibilities
=95 Support Design Director and management staff on a variety of

=

additional projects and troubleshooting
=95 Assist in prepari=
ng materials for presentations to stakeholders
Requ=
ired Qualifications:
=95 Exceptional level of facility with the principles of visual design=
,
layout, typography, art direction, usability and interaction

=95 Exceptional level of personal organization and attention to detai=
l,
creativity, conscientiousness, entrepreneurship
=95 Familiar=
with HTML, XHTML, CSS, Web standards-based design,
RSS
=
=95 Advanced familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Macromedia Flash
=95 Passionate about interactive design and all =
things Internet
=95 Drive to develop new skills

Angela Rutherford
Design Manager
The New York Times


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c:703.599.8041


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