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Interactive Visual Designer
at HUFFINGTON POST MEDIA GROUP/AOL in Dulles, VA
Huffington Post Media Group(HPMG)/AOL - Interactive Visual Designer wanted for FTE position in our Dulles, VA location (Sorry, not using agencies at this time)
View all of our job openings here: http://about.me/aoltechjobs
CLICK the Software Development path and select Interactive Visual Designer- Requisition # 122501BR to apply to this position.
ABOUT HPMG/AOL
The HPMG/AOL user experience & design team handles the user experience and continuous innovation across a suite of 50+ sites, including Engadget, Moviefone, MapQuest, AOL.com and The Huffington Post. Our responsibilities include: brand development, large scale web platforms, mobile experiences, Flash development, video experiences, and advertising support (pitches/concepts, custom integrations). We are focused on building groundbreaking interaction design and world-class visual design. As a member of the user experience design team, you would join a team of top designers and be a direct contributor to the day to day graphics, more comprehensive visuals and interactive features we develop in the evolution and aesthetic improvements to the site.
SUMMARY
As an Interactive Visual Designer, you will work closely with the user interaction designers and developers, as well as product, editorial and business leads, to create innovative graphic solutions. Candidates should demonstrate a strong focus in the interactive field with 2-4 years experience. Bachelor's degree or higher in Graphic or New Media Design preferred.
Seize the opportunity to collaboratively design and maintain several web properties, including AOL Autos, Autoblog, AOL Jobs, AOL Real Estate, and Daily Finance.
Creativity & Technical Excellence:
Exhibit a solid understanding of design fundamentals including color theory, typography, composition, photo retouching, as well as branding and logotype skills. Exhibit ability to execute design tasks in alignment with style guides and standards. Work with Art Director and Sr. Designers to create and design visual treatments that meet AOL and client specifications. Exhibit fluency in standard interactive design software tools: Adobe CS, Microsoft Office and above-beginner Flash level, as well as entry level understanding of Action Script 2.0, HTML and CSS. Possess a broad understanding of interface design. Understand the importance of web site performance and motivated to design for extreme optimization. Identify, address and solve technical problems as they relate to interface, screen design and/or the web. Designs what can be built with relevant publishing systems.
Personal Performance:
Demonstrates attention to detail with work and process. Be independent, proactive and able to perform under very tight schedules. Work well with design direction and be comfortable within team environments. Demonstrate attention to detail, a solution-oriented attitude and be a great team player. Thrive in a highly collaborative, agile, fast-paced, exciting work environment
About AOL
Do you want to make the Internet better? We do too. And we’re always looking for people with great ideas. We need free spirits and straight shooters. Creatives and critics. Nerds with nerve. People who love the Internet, but can see its cracks… and future, too.
At AOL we’re focused on radically redefining the world of online communications. We are transforming how people around the globe connect with information, entertainment and one another by bringing together award winning journalists and innovative technologies to create rich and engaging consumer experiences. We look for people who are exceptionally imaginative, collaborative, and truly excited about our mission - to inform, entertain and connect the world.
AOL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other classification prescribed by applicable law.
View all of our job openings here: http://about.me/aoltechjobs
CLICK the Software Development path and select Interactive Visual Designer- Requisition # 122501BR to apply to this position.
ABOUT HPMG/AOL
The HPMG/AOL user experience & design team handles the user experience and continuous innovation across a suite of 50+ sites, including Engadget, Moviefone, MapQuest, AOL.com and The Huffington Post. Our responsibilities include: brand development, large scale web platforms, mobile experiences, Flash development, video experiences, and advertising support (pitches/concepts, custom integrations). We are focused on building groundbreaking interaction design and world-class visual design. As a member of the user experience design team, you would join a team of top designers and be a direct contributor to the day to day graphics, more comprehensive visuals and interactive features we develop in the evolution and aesthetic improvements to the site.
SUMMARY
As an Interactive Visual Designer, you will work closely with the user interaction designers and developers, as well as product, editorial and business leads, to create innovative graphic solutions. Candidates should demonstrate a strong focus in the interactive field with 2-4 years experience. Bachelor's degree or higher in Graphic or New Media Design preferred.
Seize the opportunity to collaboratively design and maintain several web properties, including AOL Autos, Autoblog, AOL Jobs, AOL Real Estate, and Daily Finance.
Creativity & Technical Excellence:
Exhibit a solid understanding of design fundamentals including color theory, typography, composition, photo retouching, as well as branding and logotype skills. Exhibit ability to execute design tasks in alignment with style guides and standards. Work with Art Director and Sr. Designers to create and design visual treatments that meet AOL and client specifications. Exhibit fluency in standard interactive design software tools: Adobe CS, Microsoft Office and above-beginner Flash level, as well as entry level understanding of Action Script 2.0, HTML and CSS. Possess a broad understanding of interface design. Understand the importance of web site performance and motivated to design for extreme optimization. Identify, address and solve technical problems as they relate to interface, screen design and/or the web. Designs what can be built with relevant publishing systems.
Personal Performance:
Demonstrates attention to detail with work and process. Be independent, proactive and able to perform under very tight schedules. Work well with design direction and be comfortable within team environments. Demonstrate attention to detail, a solution-oriented attitude and be a great team player. Thrive in a highly collaborative, agile, fast-paced, exciting work environment
About AOL
Do you want to make the Internet better? We do too. And we’re always looking for people with great ideas. We need free spirits and straight shooters. Creatives and critics. Nerds with nerve. People who love the Internet, but can see its cracks… and future, too.
At AOL we’re focused on radically redefining the world of online communications. We are transforming how people around the globe connect with information, entertainment and one another by bringing together award winning journalists and innovative technologies to create rich and engaging consumer experiences. We look for people who are exceptionally imaginative, collaborative, and truly excited about our mission - to inform, entertain and connect the world.
AOL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other classification prescribed by applicable law.
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