A rapidly growing advertising and marketing agency, based in the San Diego area (Carlsbad, California), has an immediate opening for a Graphic Designer and Developer.
We are looking for a team member that will work within the creative team of the agency, while also working alongside the client services and editorial departments, in a tactically oriented fashion to meet the graphic design and web development needs of our medical clients. We are seeking a competent and creative designer with strong layout skills and clean, organized work ethic. The candidate will need to be bright, imaginative, and a capable designer with strong communication skills
Responsibilities:
The Graphic Designer is responsible for the creation of online visual design, article and publication layout, logo and icon design, and clean CSS/XHMTL based Web development. They effectively communicate and coordinate with the information architect, writer and production artists to ensure that the visual design communicates the desired message, and functions successfully for varying technical and performance specifications. The candidate must be capable of leading the creative aspects of a project and have demonstrated strong business acumen. This position will report to the Vice President, Creative Director of the agency.
Requirements:
• Minimum of three years experience as a graphic designer in the following areas: Interactive, agency, creative and graphic design.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Web design and online marketing.
• Demonstrated mastery within Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Adobe After Effects, Flash, and Dreamweaver a plus.
• Ability to create contemporary and original designs for the Web.
• Has a proactive, problem-solving initiative and attitude toward their work.
• Strong conceptual skills, including online software concepts and online experience concepts.
• Solid understanding of client deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them.
• Strong technical knowledge of how web-based technologies apply to web design such as HTML, CSS, and AJAX/Jquery.
• Knowledge of Web site structure and functionality.
• Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, color theory and typography in both print and digital media.
• Has demonstrated successful design and integration, and the delivery of projects on time and within the given budget.
• Ability to effective manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Excellent organization and communication skills including file naming, PSD layer organization, and InDesign style utilization
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines is essential for a fast-paced environment
Please send portfolio samples (with project descriptions) or a portfolio web site, cover letter, resume, and salary history to the attached email. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
- Location: Carlsbad
- Compensation: Based on experience
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