Editorial Web Designer
https://moveonorg.backpackit.com/pub/2256424-editorial-web-designer
MoveOn.org Civic Action is looking for an editorial web designer with a passion for progressive politics, an amazing sense for all things visual, and a clever, creative, enterprising attitude. This is an independent contractor position.
About the Project: Right-wing spin is drowning out the truth. Fox News looms over our political culture. Fewer Americans believe that climate change is real every day. Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin drive our national narratives.
We have a plan to make sure that the truth gets out online, but we need smart people to help us make it happen. The effort is led by former senior staff at MoveOn and The Onion; by coming in on the ground floor, you can also help shape it from the beginning.
About You: You shine when touching-up an photo, prettying-up a chart, or simplifying-up a user interface. You can happily spend 8 hours designing a complex infographic or 8 minutes searching for a funny image online to accompany a blog post. You’re as comfortable tweaking CSS as you are juggling layers in Photoshop.
We’re looking for a design generalist, so qualified candidates will have most of these skills:
User interface design
Editorial design
Quick Photoshop work
Good eye for powerful images, good ability to find them quickly online
Strong CSS/HTMLInfographics a plus
Higher-level tech skills (e.g. Perl, AJAX) a plusStrong writing skills a plus
Traits:
You like team-work, but can manage yourself day-to-day
You’ve got a knack for planning and managing complex projects
You’re low-ego and high-output (like the rest of our team)
You’re happy to change directions quickly and frequently.
“Build it, test it, iterate quickly” mentality a big plus
You like working hard with a hard-working team
You’ve got a sense of humor, even (especially!) when the going gets tough
You can make “quick & dirty” look shiny & nice
Location: Anywhere. Our office is virtual, and we collaborate online.
Contract Rate: Competitive and negotiable.
Start Date: February 1, 2011
If you’re interested: Please send a cover letter, sample of your work, link to something amazing you’ve seen online lately, and résumé to designer@moveon.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. MoveOn.org Civic Action is an equal-opportunity employer.