Senior Interactive Designer
Archetype is a leading interactive firm, specializing in rich internet applications, branded experiences, and advanced user interfaces. With an industry leading team and a proven track record, we develop innovative products and services for some of the largest companies in the world.
Client List: Red Bull, Microsoft, Associated Press, Fandango and 911 Memorial, among others.
Under the direction of the Chief Creative Officer, Archetypes Interactive Designers work with the entire production team on client-facing and internal interactive web, desktop and mobile products and projects. Archetypes Interactive Designers create unique applications and user-centric experiences that incorporate a high level of interactivity and visual aesthetic. A strong understanding of information architecture user experience design is key to this position. A background in animation and/or motion graphics is also desirable.
Archetypes Interactive Designers utilize a wide variety of tools and technologies to create user flows, wireframes, mood boards, visual design comps, motion prototypes, and production-ready assets.
We are located in Emeryville, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)
Some experience in coding is also a plus (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AS3, PHP, and others).
Primary Responsibilities
· Work closely with creative and engineering teams to design concepts and prototypes using HTML, Flash, Silverlight, and other interactive platforms.
· Create high quality designs (wireframes, mood boards, comps, animations, assets) for use in interactive applications, websites and games.
· Present design materials to internal and external stakeholders, taking feedback and direction as needed.
· Ensure all assigned designs and design-related materials are of the highest visual and technical quality, meeting or exceeding company and client standards.
· Work within client and internal milestones and timelines.
· Utilize company and client tools for reporting, tracking status and delivering work.
· Meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
· Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Job Qualifications - Required
· Passionate about digital and social media, with an in-depth understanding of next generation tools involving apps, mobile, etc.
· Experience working closely with other interactive designers and engineers as part of a production team.
· Portfolio that speaks for itself, showing top quality web design and reflecting 5+ years of interactive/software experience.
· Working knowledge of Flash and/or Silverlight animation, and experience with motion design.
· Ability to translate design concepts into interactive interfaces and applications.
· A strong aesthetic sense and excellent attention to detail.
· Independently minded problem solver with the ability to deliver creative solutions with very little supervision when required, yet also follow detailed instruction when required.
· Overall flexibility, professionalism, willingness and excitement to work within the shifting landscape of interactive technologies.
· Proven track record of delivering dynamic web applications.
· A willingness to experiment with and to develop applications using pre-release development tools, including alpha/beta builds of interactive platforms.
· Demonstrable ability to generate creative/innovative software solutions.
· Excellent communication skills, especially with regards to complex technical scenarios, project management and client interactions.
Desired
· BS/MS in Design or related field.
· Experience in designing for mobile platforms (iPhone, iPad, Android, WP7 and others).
· 3D and Motion Graphics experience a strong plus.
We offer a fun environment, competitive compensation package and benefits. For consideration, please submit a resume and online portfolio/samples of work, including salary history to link above. Please reference posting code: CL1004DSN.
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