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David Crow

Connector of dots. Maker of lines. Rider of slopes.

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BlastRadius – Senior Designer

by davidcrow

Originally from BlastRadius Careers

You will work on websites that inspire users and create compelling digital experiences. You will develop visual feasts for a wide variety of web development projects and work as part of a creative team.

RESPONSIBILITIES /

  • Effectively interpret a client’s needs as outlined in creative briefs and translate them into compelling visual designs.
  • Contribute to the design of web interfaces using techniques based on usability theory and concepts related to creating visual flow.
  • Design web graphics using Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator or Freehand and demonstrate an understanding of client side web tools such as shockwave and DHTML.
  • Combine design theory and take into consideration content, navigational structure and usability issues to create a powerful and integrated experience.
  • Assist clients with the formulation of their web strategies.
  • Design interfaces that demonstrate an understanding of a client’s needs.
  • Work with clients or other designers to explain design concepts and manage design feedback.
  • Apply your deep understanding of typography, illustration, storyboarding and iconography when working on web projects.
  • Work within project schedules and within deadlines.
  • Collaborate with Creative Directors to ensure your designs are consistent with client expectations and overall project goals.
  • Take an active lead on projects as they are passed to junior designers to ensure designs maintain a cohesive look and feel.
  • Provide feedback and constructive criticism to other designers to assist in skills development.
  • Act as company advocate and embody the Blast Radius values: people, passion, creativity, fun and excellence.
  • Diffuse problems and put forward solutions that are in the best interest of the company and employees.
  • Participate in ongoing special projects in support of Blast Radius’ environment and strategic plans.
  • Participate in Blast Radius internal events such as social events, workshops etc.
  • Other special projects as required.
  • Such duties as may be agreed upon between the Company and the Employee.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE /

  • A mind-blowing portfolio of your design work that demonstrates creative flair, preferably working with global brands
  • A related New Media Diploma from an established school and/or equivalent experience
    You are adept at relevant design software particularly Photoshop, Illustrator

  • Experience applying theories related to color schemes, use of space, text placement, usability and visual flow
  • Understanding of HTML and Flash
  • Understands and is able to create content specification and design guidelines
  • Strong communication and problem solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

ATTRIBUTES /

  • Demonstrates a commitment to bringing in new sources of creative inspiration to your work and team and will be driven to enhance your creative and technical skills
  • An understanding of the marriage between design freedom and business requirements
  • Loves to learn
  • Takes ownership of tasks and drives tasks through to completion
  • Is accountable for their actions
  • Demonstrates caring for others and honesty
  • Positive and constructive
  • Able to focus while under pressure
  • Sense of humor

Posted on October 29, 2005 Filed Under: Jobs

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