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Web Designer

03.18.10

Liquis Design is currently seeking a part-time Web designer that is innovative and posses a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish tasks provided on deadline
• Attention to detail as it relates to both design and project requirements
• Collaboration with the creative team to develop design wireframes
• Design Web mockups for print
• Web site development
• Occasional graphic design

Requirements

• Related Bachelor's degree or degree in progress
• Strong communication and collaboration qualities
• Ability to visualize projects in development
• Well versed in XHTML/CSS, Adobe Photoshop CS3/Illustrator CS3, InDesign CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL and Flash CS3 is a plus

Company Overview

Liquis Design is a Web and graphic design company in the Northwest Valley. We serve a variety of industries and have a knack for getting to the root of our clients' brand and delivering its core qualities through the creative process. We work in a team environment and are advocates for innovative thinking. For more visit www.liquisdesign.com.

To Apply

Please send a resume and work samples to info@liquisdesign.com. Work samples larger than 3MB can be uploaded in a zip file at www.liquisdesign.com/upload.

Senior Web Designer

02.28.10

Founded in 1993, Interactive Sites is the leading web development firm for the global hospitality industry, providing website design and web-based applications to many of the world's most prestigious hotel brands. We embrace a creative and results-driven culture, where highly motivated individuals are afforded substantial opportunity to advance their careers.

The Senior Designer will lead a team to successfully deliver highly functional and visually stimulating designs across a multitude of web-based projects. The Senior Designer is responsible for understanding a client's business and communication goals, and successfully translating them into meaningful solutions that exhibit stylistic breadth, attention to detail, and a balance of aesthetics, innovation, and usability.

Responsibilities:

• Conceive and execute highly effective visual designs for websites and web-based applications
• Develop and implement information architectures and navigation schema
• Develop design briefs
• Provide project estimates and timelines
• Provide art direction to other designers, and collaborate with engineers to implement designs solutions.
• Manage design activities, and track progress to ensure timely delivery
• Collaborate with clients to analyze and develop successful design strategies
• Maintain positive client relationships, and effectively represent the firm's best interests
• Explore, research and implement production tools, design trends and Internet technologies that will contribute to the betterment of the firm

Requirements:

• At least 4-6 years experience with web design
• High degree of efficiency and expertise in leading design software: Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, etc.
• Well versed in HTML, DHTML, and CSS, with a clear understanding as to how designs comps translate to code
• General Internet knowledge: web history, legacy moves, latest trends, emerging technologies, etc.
• Highly organized, thorough and detail oriented, with excellent problem solving skills
• Articulate, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully lead and direct design teams
• Motivated and results oriented, able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Compensation:

Interactive Sites, Inc. offers medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k). Annual salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, permanent position.

To apply:

To be considered for this position, please provide:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Salary and title history, with current salary requirements
• Link to your online portfolio displaying relevant work

Applications can be submitted online at http://www.interactivesites.com/careers/

No calls, no drop-bys, no recruiters, and no third parties. All applicants will be treated with confidentiality and discretion.

Graphic Designer

02.23.10

As a Graphic Designer for this award-winning growing, prestigious Glendale-based advertising and public relations agency, you will play a pivotal role in planning and developing the creative visual elements that communicate our client's marketing objectives to their target audiences. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Projects include but not limited to: brochure design, print advertisement layout and design, business cards, folders, logo design, invitations, newsletters, and postcard design. Design and concepting includes ensuring projects are in appropriate print ready format.

In addition, the Graphic Designer will be asked to oversee the printing projects with the Project Manager.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Three-five years of experience with print design and production
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects autonomously while working within a team structure
• Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator and InDesign
• Edit & color-correct images in Photoshop
• Corporate or agency experience a plus
• Bachelor's Degree or experience equivalent in Graphic Design, Visual Arts or related field

Responsibilities:

• Work under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Manage design bid process
• Manage print projects to ensure final documentation has been signed off by client, copywriter, and project manager
• Identify and document specs for design jobs
• Authorize print and verify delivery to appropriate locations i.e. client or MWF
• Field calls from new printers and evaluate their services

Skills:

• Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXpress, CorelDraw, PowerPoint and Acrobat

Submit your resume and work samples in PDF format to Janet@marketingwithaflair.com.

Graphic Designer

02.19.10

Mercer Advisors is currently seeking a Graphic Designer in our Scottsdale office. The Graphic Designer is responsible for enhancing marketing communication by producing graphic art and visual materials for advertising, sales collateral, and other informative communication materials. This innovative individual is an integral part of the Marketing Team taking pieces from concept and development to production and delivery.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conceive, design, and execute effective communication pieces
• Develop design briefs and project time-lines based on project needs
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to ensure effective, well-organized design solutions
• Help set priorities and manage workloads making certain projects are completed within expected time frames
• Work with external agencies to coordinate projects and manage production
• Research, explore, and implement new technological advances in the field for the benefit of the organization
• Maintain positive relationships with local, regional, and national leadership, sales staff, vendor/suppliers, media, community leaders, and employee
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years work experience as a Graphic Designer in a related field
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and expertise in a variety of core applications including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of both Windows and Mac platforms
• Highly organized with excellent problem solving and collaboration skills
• Superior attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication and proofreading skills

TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please send your cover letter and resume to Human Resources via email or fax. Please reference job code GDAZ in your correspondence.

Email: jobs3@merceradvisors.com

Fax: (805) 565-2698

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Mercer Advisors is an industry leader in life planning helping healthcare professionals achieve their life vision and goals by providing comprehensive practice and financial services as support at every career stage. Our staff in 9 offices coast-to-coast includes financial advisors, practice consultants, attorneys, CPAs, investment experts, and other skilled and talented professionals who want to create a life of choices and freedom for each and every client.

Freelance Graphic Designer

01.21.10

Image Industry Photography and Design Studio is seeking a part time graphic designer with the potential for full time. Duties would include the design of ads, email campaigns, photo enhancement and design, announcements, direct mail design, wedding albums, web design, and branding. We are an up and coming company so this position has great potential to grow with us. This is a perfect position for a freelance graphic designer looking to grow their business.

• Must have your own design programs and equipment.
• Position will be mostly telecommuting with some face-to-face meetings.
• 2-3 years of graphic design experience necessary and experience with photographers is a plus.
• Position starts immediately.
• Pay is per job or per hour.
• Must be reliable, hardworking, and work well with deadlines
• Must be personable and work well with others
• Must be fun

Please contact info@image-industry.com or Scott at 480 633-3740

01.21.10

About bluemedia
bluemedia is an industry leader providing design and printing for vehicle, large format and environmental graphic applications for B-to-B and B-to-C organizations. Through its combination of cutting-edge technology, nontraditional approach to ideas and design, bluemedia helps companies get noticed and gain market share through highly relevant communications.

bluemedia has grown organically since its inception in 1998. Much like its inventive, get-you-noticed products and services, bluemedia is the kind of company that exemplifies rapid growth and smart, maverick thinking. Re-investment of profits into the company continues at a rapid pace to keep up with heightened demand.

We believe in dedication, leadership and commitment to success.

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We are looking for hustling team-leaders that understand how to multi-task in a fast-pace design and production environment.

We offer very competitive benefits for qualified candidates.

Art Director

Experienced Large-Format / Environmental / Creative Designer / Director

• We are passionate to continue setting the bar in the large format printing industry.
• We believe hard work is the only short cut.
• We’re adding 1 senior level creative designer / director to our team that share these same values.
• Minimum of 5 years creative design experience with environmental / vehicle and signage designs.
• Experienced manager & team leader.
• Long dedicated hours and high workload.

Characteristics of our Design Team

• This is a play to win team environment with great creative and professional opportunities.
• Extremely profiecient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Advanced Photoshop and Illustrator Skills)
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Active in internal and client relationships
• Advanced understanding of file sizes | FTP | bleeds | art file set up.
• Dedication to self and company improvement.
• Quick learneing & self starting optimists.
• Problem solving - multi tasking – deadline driven team players.

Are You Ready to Take on the World?

For consideration, please include a resume and PDF portfolio (under 3 megs) and submit to : hr@bluemedia.com

IMPORTANT : When submitting your information, please title the e-mail exactly like this:
Title of the Position your applying for | Your Name

Example : Creative Designer | John Smith

* Resumes and submissions not following the above guidelines will not be considered.