Web Graphic and Usability Designer
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Position Title:
Web Graphic and Usability Designer
Date Posted:
06/02/2009
Location:
San Diego, CA
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Position Type:
Full time
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About The Job
The Graphic Designer conceptualizes and designs multiple components for a high traffic network of websites. The Graphic Designer provides solid design insight in areas of user interface design, graphics optimization, navigation and site layout, usability design, and overall website design practices.
This Designer works with a variety of tools and processes to design rich, graphical UI and site specific content. The ideal candidate works well in fast paced environment, accepts constructive criticism, and communicates creative ideas effectively to a team. This Graphic Designer is a relentless self-learner who keeps abreast of ongoing developments and changes in the use of design tools and techniques.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze needs and requirements of existing and proposed strategies and adapt them to creative
- Design from documentation, to include wire-frames
- Help develop style-guide for site creative
- Turn ideas and concepts into visually rich and functional designs
- Conceptualize and design user interfaces and graphical components for integration into site
- Monitor project development schedules and prioritize to meet deadlines
- Continually review, manage, and implement changes to design practices
- Effectively present ideas in meetings with internal staff or 3rd parties
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- At least 5 years of website design experience within a professional environment.
- Advanced design/creative skills in website UI design and aesthetic layouts
- Advanced understanding of typography and use of negative space
- Proven understanding of the tools necessary to complete the design of various creative projects, including Photoshop and Illustrator
- Ability to translate verbal or written concepts into visually stunning layouts
- Well developed creative and problem solving skills and an excellent understanding of marketing processes
- Demonstrated ability to deliver clear and accurate project status reports
- Proven leadership characteristics, including the ability to achieve results through others
- Experience meeting project objectives, schedules, and internal process standards
- Ability to work in a fast paced, detail oriented environment with experience solve creative problems quickly and efficiently
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, independently and/or as a member of a project team
- Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts w/emphasis on Graphic Design or equivalent work experience
Major Pluses
- Previous work experience at an Ad/Interactive Agency
- Understanding of web browser limitations
- Experience with Information Architecture and User-Centric Design
- Passion for video games (online or console)
- Experience designing website interfaces and visual components for the gaming or entertainment industries
Other Notes
Please send resume, cover letter and sample links.
