Rowan Technologies Solutions LLC (RTS) is looking to hire a creative and agile digital designer to join a team building innovative digital learning products. The selected digital designer will be responsible for creating a learning experience that not only captures and maintains the reader’s interest, but one that also enhances efficient learning. By creating a dynamic and compelling experience through the integration of several mediums (specifically maps, images, video, chapter text, and audio cuts), the digital designer will capture the customer’s general and specific educational ideas concerning the teaching of military history and tactics.
The selected candidate will join an interdisciplinary team that integrates maps, written chapter text, graphic images and video into an interactive learning experience. The graphic designer will work directly with the interdisciplinary team’s cartographer as well as the customer to define the requirements, and to provide advice on processes and procedures for optimal visual presentation and user experience. Digital designers are expected to provide the creative input for the final product, including all user interface requirements.
Minimum requirements include a BA, BS in graphic design, communications, or similar discipline. A portfolio of three or more digital product designs will be requested from applicants considered for this position.
Experience working with iBooks Author, Keynote, and E-Pub 3 is highly desirable. Additionally, the candidate should have extensive knowledge and experience of and proficiency in industry standard software (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.) The candidate should also have a strong experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Competitive candidates must have extensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience in graphic design principles; composition, color, type, and graphics. An experience in traditional book design and publication would be especially useful as well.
Salary: A highly competitive compensation package based on experience and demonstrated capability. The position could be either full time or part time, depending on the candidate.
Location: NYC
To Apply: Candidates should email their resume to Timothy Strabbing: tstrabbing@virtumgt.com