Position Overview
We are looking for an exceptionally artistic and technically skilled Multimedia Designer with demonstrated ability to create cutting-edge interactive multimedia and web applications by combining video, audio, Flash, text and graphics. As a Multimedia Designer, you will be expected to serve as the hands-on creative designer and developer for a myriad of complex projects ranging from Web sites and Web-based applications to social networking, mobile interface development and video.
The Multimedia Designer should possess the ability to take abstract concepts and minimal visualization and turn them into visually exciting, cutting-edge concepts that are easy to navigate, representative of the client's goals, within branding guidelines, communicative of information architecture, and provide outstanding user experiences. The goal is to generate unique and forward-thinking digital solutions for our client’s branding, marketing and advertising challenges. The work of the Multimedia Designer will have a significant impact on the agency and the successful candidate must have the ability to develop creative concepts from a “blank canvas”.
The Multimedia Designer collaborates with client organizations to understand needs and requirements for presentations, animations, website designs and interactive elements for content management or general user interaction. They represent the technology capabilities in client briefings and seek out opportunities to build strong client relationships. They mentor and coach colleagues to develop competencies in web and multimedia development technologies. Multimedia Designers often work as part of a team to create rich interactive experiences regardless of the medium they work in. They should be familiar with a variety of story telling tools, such as graphics, sound, video and animation. Strong creative skills combined with extensive knowledge of design software and programming languages such as HTML, XHTML, XML, Action Script, JavaScript and CSS are essential.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates are exceptional designers. They are creative, smart, motivated, strategic, detail-oriented, motivated, fast, and fun to be around. They balance beauty, usability, business needs, technology issues, and understand the need for compromise. They can handle multiple projects and can deal with pressure. They have a good attitude and good judgment. Qualified candidates have a BA in graphic design or computer science, and 5+ years designing multimedia experiences. Consulting or agency experience is desired. This is not an entry level position. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Flexibility, good judgment and attention to detail
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude and sense of humor are essential
- Strong conceptual skills and strategic thinking
- Excellent co-operative, communication and oral skills in an individual capacity and within team environments
- Well developed user interface design experience
- Flash animation and front-end programming.
- Strong expertise in HTML / XHTML / CSS, JavaScript and Action script.
- Experience with the following software applications: Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Director, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Adobe Flex, Microsoft Silverlight.
- Proven ability in the adoption of processes and procedures, improving work flow, efficiency and resulting in client satisfaction
- Proven history of developing close working relationship with clients, fellow team members and management
- Create & direct eye-opening designs that fully realize these concepts in website and online media
- Challenge us & our clients to look at our creative in new ways
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a multimedia related field plus 5 years of professional experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Advanced training and/or certification desirable
- Knowledge of advanced principles, practices, trends, and techniques of multimedia design
- Demonstrated experience developing complex multimedia projects Prior experience with emerging user community-building techniques desirable
- Proficiency with Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere is required. Knowledge of Adobe Flex, Microsoft Silverlight and Director is a plus and other languages, environments, and standards desirable
- Ability to learn complex technical materials and adapt and remain current in a rapidly changing technological area
- Proper use of American English language composition, usage, grammar, syntax, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation; editing or proofreading experience desirable
- Ability to set and meet deadlines, manage diverse tasks on multiple projects, and work under pressure while maintaining a sense of humor, creativity and positive, high energy
Compensation
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and work/life balance, flexible work schedule and relaxed dress code. If you meet our qualifications and are seriously interested in this position, apply online today or submit your resume and salary history to hr@creatavivendi.com. To learn more about CreataVivendi, Inc. go to www.creatavivendi.com.
In addition to a competitive salary, excellent benefits and work/life balance, we offer:
- Medical/Vision/Dental Coverage
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- 15 Days of Paid Time Off
- 10 Days of Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible, Family-Friendly Schedules and Work Environment
- How to ApplyIf you are highly qualified and seriously motivate, please forward the following IMMEDIATELY:
- Updated resume
- URL Link to your portfolio and examples of your work
- Cover letter with a brief overview of related experience and salary requirements
Email your resume, cover letter and online portfolio to: hr@creatavivendi.com. Please put “Multimedia Designer” in the Subject line.