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Overview
We are conducting a search for a remotely-based senior web designer to join our client`s design team in san francisco, caThis position is a long-term contract with a well established american insurance company working remotely from your home.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all facets of design: visual, ideation, interaction, product, prototyping and execution phases of projects across an array of online interactive and static media, including but not limited to: responsive web design, online advertising, email campaigns, social media sites, video/motion graphics and visual design for web/mobile applications
Creates pixel-perfect visual mock-ups and codes interactive prototypes to aid correct implementation/realization of the design vision in the final product
Solves design problems as they arise based on understanding of coding restrictions
Helps define and evolve the brand’s online presence; champions and maintains company web brand standards and industry best practices across all projects; creates and advances site-wide style guides
Articulates design rationale as a means to balance business goals and user needs
Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years related experience in video and web design/edit and production
Understanding of the principles of progressive enhancement, accessibility/section 508 and wcag 2.0, and can apply best practices to design prototypes
Exhibits basic working knowledge of front-end coding in html5/css 3, javascript, jquery and other appropriate code
Demonstrates expert knowledge of interactive trends in technology and design; ability to learn emerging technologies quickly
Uses all adobe creative suite applications on multiple platforms, as well as final cut pro, dvd studio pro, motion, permute, garage band, sketch, invision and microsoft office
Creates pixel-perfect visual design across desktop and mobile devices; supports a variety of resolutions with retina assets
Possesses a keen understanding of the interplay between ui & ux
Understands the technical requirements and best practices associated with rich media, email & online marketing and responsive web design
Ability to quickly prototype motion-based interactivity with javascript, after effects, d3, or similar
Portfolio of work should exhibit solid system thinking in regards to the overall user experience, a solid grasp of information architecture, flow diagrams and wireframes
Familiarity with processing or other generative art a major plus
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Benefits
Highly engaged, talented team and challenging projects
Professional growth opportunities
Very competitive salary
Opportunity for international business travel
If interested, please send your cv to lana@bxgi.com including a link to your portfolio and work samples in your cv or cover letterSamples should include mockups, flow diagrams, and wireframesOnly candidates with a comprehensive portfolio will be considered for this position.
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