The start-up I am working at is hiring a PT freelance visual designer.=A0 I=
'm coordinating this hire, so feel free to contact me with questions, bu=
t send your application materials to design@purposecampaigns.com, not to my NYU address.=A0 Full list=
ing below.
Lee-Sean
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Part Time Freelance Visual Designer (Web)
We are looking to hire a part time visual designer on a
project-based freelance retainer basis to complement our small
interdisciplinary team of strategists, designers, and programmers. A
more permanent role may be considered as our relationship develops.
Telecommuting is a possibility, but you must be able to available to
attend meetings in our Union Square office two to three times a week.
Purpose is an international team based in New York that builds
cutting-edge social and political movements. Our principals David
Madden and Jeremy Heimans co-founded GetUp.org =96 an Australian online
political movement that is now larger than all Australia=92s political
parties put together and www.avaaz.org=
/en/, the world=92s largest online
political community with more than 3.3 million members (a partnership
with MoveOn.org).
Purpose is currently advising advocacy groups and progressive
companies around the world and is also incubating new issue-based
movements. We=92re a new, unusual and evolving combination of an agency
and a home for political and social entrepreneurship. Most recently
we=92ve launched http://livestronga=
ction.org, a movement platform
designed to raise awareness around the fight against cancer.
Responsibilities:
-Design the visuals for websites and emails based on campaign objective=
s and client branding specifications=20
-Translate wireframes, sketches, and concept documents into smart desig=
n solutions and user-centric interactions
-Design prototypes and mock ups to demonstrate proof of concepts
-Visualize data in provocative, easy to understand ways to move users t=
o take action on issues
-Style Powerpoint/Keynote presentations, print documents, and other rel=
ated collateral as needed
-Work closely with the Purpose team of strategists, designers,
and programmers to ensure that designs are delivered effectively and
remain true to concept
Requirements:
-Bachelors or equivalent in visual/graphic design or web media
design, or equivalent work experience (MFA or related degree a plus)
-Ability to work iteratively on producing uncluttered,
visually striking, action-oriented web designs based on clients=92 brand
image and style guidelines
-Highly developed skill and sensitivity in t=
ypography, composition, color theory, and photography use and manipulation
-Flexible, responsive, and with excellent oral and written
communications skills for interfacing with clients and the Purpose
Campaigns team
-Three to five years experience designing launched web sites, experienc=
e designing for print and related collateral a plus
-Fluency in CSS, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash
-Familiarity with Drupal CMS and Javascript/jQuery a plus
-Awareness and passion for social and political issues
Please respond to design (at) purposecampaigns * com with a
cover letter, resume, link to your portfolio, and rate requirements.
Purpose values team members with broad cross-cultural perspectives.
Candidates from all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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