{"id":12772,"date":"2012-12-06T10:18:12","date_gmt":"2012-12-06T14:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=12772"},"modified":"2012-12-06T10:18:12","modified_gmt":"2012-12-06T14:18:12","slug":"job-digital-designer-blippar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2012\/12\/06\/job-digital-designer-blippar\/","title":{"rendered":"[JOB] DIGITAL DESIGNER, Blippar"},"content":{"rendered":"

DIGITAL DESIGNER<\/p>\n

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Overview:<\/div>\n
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Blippar is the world leader in mobile-based image recognition and augmented reality. We are<\/div>\n
true pioneers in this space and within a very short period of time have attracted a worldwide user<\/div>\n
base and are fortunate enough to have worked with some of the most respected global brands.<\/div>\n
The blippar team is a passionate, driven, fun bunch and lives and breathes everything innovative,<\/div>\n
creative, interactive and mobile. We are very proud of our brand and everything we do.<\/div>\n
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We have an exciting new opportunity for an extremely talented and passionate Digital Designer<\/div>\n
based in our New York office. You will be working primarily within US team but will form part of<\/div>\n
the wider Product Department team based in the UK. Working on briefs from some of the biggest<\/div>\n
brands and clients on groundbreaking interactive blipp campaigns will form part of your day-to-<\/div>\n
day responsibilities whilst also conceptualising and continually evolving our platform from a users<\/div>\n
perspective. You\u2019ll need to be ideas driven, focused as well as being a team player and possess<\/div>\n
the creative abilities to work at a fast pace (not all the time!) in an innovative new, exciting and<\/div>\n
rewarding company. Sounds like you? Then we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/div>\n
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Requirements:<\/div>\n
\u2022 Be passionate about the creative possibilities\/uses for image recognition\/AR and the<\/div>\n
future of this tech.<\/div>\n
\u2022 Have an intuitive ability to create mind blowing interactive experiences that put the<\/div>\n
consumer at the heart of all your designs<\/div>\n
\u2022 In depth knowledge of user-centered design principles with the ability to address<\/div>\n
complex design problems and provide sound design solutions<\/div>\n
\u2022 Preferably at least 2 years experience working<\/div>\n
\u2022 Strong visual design skills (layout, hierarchy, typography, colour theory) and attention<\/div>\n
to detail, down to the last pixel<\/div>\n
\u2022 Strong motivation to find the best outcome, whatever the constraints<\/div>\n
\u2022 Can clearly articulate in all matters of customer experience and can hold your own in<\/div>\n
a business discussion<\/div>\n
\u2022 All round creative ability – Working on ideas & concept flows, screen designs, through<\/div>\n
to asset preparation for the developers to build<\/div>\n
\u2022 The ability to take ownership of, and manage all aspects of a project as an individual<\/div>\n
whilst can work as part of a bigger team<\/div>\n
\u2022 Experienced with social media platforms<\/div>\n
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Personal skills<\/div>\n
We expect you to be a skilled multi-tasker, being able to manage your time and workload, and<\/div>\n
be very organised with great attention to detail. You love working in a cross-functional team<\/div>\n
and show initiative and a “can do” attitude, making sure to follow up and get results. You’ll<\/div>\n
be great at communicating skills and get excited about possibilities and opportunities. You’re<\/div>\n
used to working in dynamic work environment where no two days are the same and things<\/div>\n
move at a lightning speed. Also, if you make a mean cuppa tea and love pastries, that’s a<\/div>\n
very welcome bonus!<\/div>\n
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Technical Skills<\/div>\n
Proficient in using the Adobe Creative Suite, in particular Fireworks, Photoshop and<\/div>\n
Illustrator. A working knowledge of CSS3, HTML would be desirable. Any experience in video<\/div>\n
editing and After Effects would be very advantageous.<\/div>\n
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This position is based in New York, US. Salary based on experience.<\/div>\n
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Please provide examples of your most compelling work with a short, concise summary as to<\/div>\n
why you feel that you would be the right person for this role.<\/div>\n
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More about blippar<\/div>\n
Blippar is the first markerless image-recognition platform for smartphones designed to convert<\/div>\n
real-world media, branded-messaging and products into instantaneous digital experiences.<\/div>\n
Through one free app on a smartphone, blippar opens in camera mode and becomes a ‘lens’<\/div>\n
through which real world branded objects, such as press adverts, billboards or retail displays,<\/div>\n
logos, packaging or even landmarks can become content-rich, interactive experiences.<\/div>\n
Experiences might include: An augmented reality overlay, weblink, location-based service,<\/div>\n
digital graffiti, gaming, couponing, sales promotion or so much more…\u2028Within only 6 months from<\/div>\n
launch this UK start-up has attracted the first ever seed-investment from Qualcomm and a paying<\/div>\n
client base including Cadbury, Kraft, Nike, Samsung, Warner, Diageo, Heinz, Nestle, Xbox and<\/div>\n
many more. The tech is stickier and faster than anyone else in the market and the bus model\/<\/div>\n
approach, more so as far as mass consumer adoption is concerned. \u2028\u2028To find out more – see<\/div>\n
www.blippar.com<\/a>, showcase videos at\u00a0www.youtube.com\/blippar1<\/a>\u00a0and try blippar for yourself at<\/div>\n
@\u00a0www.blipp.it<\/a>\u2028\u2028Twitter: @blippar<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Elizabeth Boufford
\nAccount Associate
\n<\/strong>Blippar, USA
\n<\/strong>elizabeth.boufford@blippar.com<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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