Interactive Graphic Designer

We are looking for an innovative thinker and creative Interactive Designer who is also a visionary and able to read the minds of our diverse group of clients while providing them with full-time creative support. Working with the cross-functional agency team, the Interactive Designer will provide a variety of interactive design and interactive programming support. The ideal candidate will be a highly-organized multi-tasker with three to five years experience in the interactive industry, preferably on the agency side. You should also be able to respond well to requests like “Make this look real pretty” and “Please add some pizzazz and sparkle to this.” Diverse experience and the ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment are definite assets.

The Interactive Designer is responsible for both creative and technical production of interactive projects and/or elements. This role works with the lead interactive creative directors/art directors and project manager to design web sites, banners ads, and more – some designs will also be for offline traditional advertising work. The Interactive Designer will often take the lead to conceive, develop and produce effective marketing materials in digital media, though experience in traditional marketing is important. The Interactive Designer should be comfortable working alone, as well as in a partnership with a copywriter, or in a team atmosphere.

Candidates for the position of Interactive Designer must have three to five years of experience, with polished client presentations skills and the ability to envision creative ways to leverage online ideas and technologies. Candidates must have a high level of proficiency in branding, online marketing, and media concepts, with an understanding of digital media, proficiency.

The Nuts and Bolts

To land the job as the Interactive Designer, you must have the following qualifications:

• BA or BFA in graphic design, interactive design or similar discipline, or with 3-5 years equivalent experience.
Proficiency with the following web tools/techniques:
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Flash
• Adobe AfterEffect
• CSS/HTML coding is a big plus
• Design interactive/multimedia projects
• Experienced in Flash ActionScripting
• Experience with HTML / DHTML and cross platform, cross browser delivery
• Familiar with middleware server-side programming such as Cold Fusion, ASP, PHP, etc is a huge plus
• Familiar with backend database connectivity and interfacing
• Work with back-end programming staff to communicate design to technical implementation
• Video and audio application design
• Work with brand teams to create cohesive look and feel with offline brand initiatives

Please send resume and portfolio url to careers@sojoinc.com