JOB: Interactive Designer, Fortnight Journal

New online publication immediately seeks Interactive Designer with technical prowess, an artistic eye and penchant for classical forms. The Interactive Designer will conceptualize and create graphic and user interface solutions for the website, and develop future technologies and applications under the direction of the Creative Director. The Interactive Designer works in liaison with design staff and programmers, collaboratively.

Create and present effective design solutions to Creative Director

Front-load content into the content management system (CMS)

Have a keen eye for mistakes once published

Work with web development firm to implement major changes

Hold web development firm accountable for all website changes and related costs

Design email blasts

Develop strategy for potential “app” designs

Represent the publication in the public (online and in person)

Design degree or diploma preferred

Demonstrated commercial experience in an interactive design role

Demonstrated ability to take up a design brief and brand identity standards

Excellent layout and typography skills

Proficient in and ownership of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, and video optimization software

HTML/CSS, XML, Class-based Flash ActionScript and any other relevant technology skills
Proficiency in JavaScript (including JQuery or other Javascript frameworks)

Knowledge of the differences between HTML for email, vs. HTML for web

Knowledge of mobile technologies (WAP, Blackberry Apps, iPhone Apps) a plus

Previous experience with template-based content management systems preferred

Desire to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access).

Passion for emerging technologies, industry best practices and Web usability standards

Strong email skills and ability to communicate regularly and work autonomously

Detail orientation; inventiveness; ingenuity; communicability; responsiveness

Full-time contract, with strong possibility for hire based on performance.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, resume and links to your portfolio of work ASAP to the attention of the Human Resources Manager: apply6014@gmail.com