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Visual Designer

Posted by: The Ladders

Posted date: 2010-Jul-21

Location: New York, NY





Calling the creative who doesn't want to be ruled by deadlines. Calling the thinker who believes in a great customer experience. Calling the dreamer who can make a digital masterpiece out of a landing page - and who can make it all sell.

TheLadders is looking for a hands-on Visual Designer to join our team. This individual will work under the Creative Director and carry out the Business Owner's and Director's vision to fruition, adding his or her own creative touch to develop effective online marketing and products.

Responsibilities

  • Create on-brand, on-strategy compelling online creative for online products and marketing that generates revenue
  • Concept and execute the visual counterpart of an interaction designer
  • Build and craft experiences from dynamic interfaces to large systematic website
  • Work with UX team members (Copy, IA) and Product Managers to proactively solve business problems
  • Understand Style Guide and ensure that all copy adheres to guidelines
  • Occasionally code your own UI

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience design in web, advertising and typography
  • Have in-depth knowledge of graphic design, typography and composition, and how they extend through the digital realm and its counterparts
  • Have an outgoing, strong personality and don't be afraid to make a point in a room full of senior people
  • Significant experience in Graphic Design
  • Exceptional communication skills within the team and with product stakeholders
  • Ability to function independently and in a highly collaborative team environment
  • Ability to produce high end, creative, and exceptional design work
  • An in-depth understanding of HTML, capabilities of web browsers, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash (animation and action scripting)
  • Encompass knowledge of Flash and motion design as well as visual/interactive/motion design trends
  • Very high attention to detail
  • Deep understanding of tools, trends, and foundation
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
  • An exceptional on-line portfolio showcasing innovative concepts and creative design solutions

**An online portfolio is required for consideration**

Also, check out The Ladder's Product/Tech/UX Blog, http://dev.theladders.com/

TheLadders.com is the world's largest online service catering exclusively to the $100k+ career marketplace. Located in New York and London, we make the global search for senior talent and senior positions quick and effective. We give professionals the most senior-level job leads in one place and empower them for successful job searches. Through TheLadders.com and our UK site, TheLadders.co.uk, we give our members the tools they need to take their next career step. Top recruiters value the ability to quickly and easily connect with qualified talent. Founded in 2003, TheLadders.com has grown into the largest specialty employment website with over 3,500,000 members and thousands of recruiters. To learn more about TheLadders.com, please visit www.theladders.com or www.theladders.co.uk.

We are a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth internet company that rewards meritorious performance. We work hard and have big fun. We are a results oriented, goals driven team with a strong commitment to excellence. We hire the best and the brightest individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, alienage, mental or physical disability, genetic predisposition or genetic carrier status, on the basis of knowledge or belief that the employee or applicant has tested positive for AIDS, AIDS-related complex or HIV, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TheLadders.com is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit resume at http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit .cfm?fuseaction=app.... or e-mail resume and cover letter to careersattheladders.com with "Visual Designer" in the subject line.

How to Apply:

Send your resume to careersattheladders.com
Job Title Visual Designer
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Posted By The Ladders
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Location Location -> Manhattan
Job Type Job Type -> Full-time
Category Job Categories -> Web Design
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