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UI Web Designer

White Plains, NY

Summary Description

IAC Consumer Applications & Portals is seeking a talented and self-motivated Web Designer to join its Creative team. You will have the opportunity to put your varied design skills to work – including the ability to create intuitive, web 2.0 user interfaces, web pages and sales collateral. Your design efforts will be focused specifically on our virtual world/social network hit product, Zwinky.

The IAC CAP Creative team is responsible for building animated character-driven products, UI designs & flow for our toolbar products and portals, as well as all online marketing/advertising materials. We do it all, we do it well, and we do it in a friendly, supportive, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Product Managers, Producers and Developers on implementing static and interactive designs, as well as static, HTML and Flash based prototyping • Work to optimize assets that address business, brand, market and user requirements • Work on multiple projects with tight timelines • Be an active participant in product development brainstorming sessionsTechnical Skill Level • Ability to create static, HTML and Flash design prototypes • Knowledge of developing trends as they relate to online applications – both from the design and technology side • Ability to keep up with latest design and editing software enhancements, and incorporate into your day-to-day workflow • Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Ability to optimize creative assets for online use • Strong conceptual skills • Strong illustration skills a plus • Ability to troubleshoot • Strong typography skills • Strong knowledge of color

Professional Skill Level

• Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong organizational skills • Able to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment • Able to work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision Attributes / Behaviors • Passion • Accountability • Adaptability • Ability to take direction • Attention to detail • Commitment to team • Problem solver • Positive attitude, sense of humor, easy going

Required Experience

• 3+ years experience designing in an online environment, experience in multimedia and a visual portfolio including URL's • Formal training in design with proficiencies in: 1. UI design (Flash, HTML, CSS) 2. Adobe CS3 Suite (Flash and Photoshop are key) 3. Illustration skills (huge plus) 4. Animation skills (a plus) 5. Actionscripting 6. PC Environment