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Web Designer, Homestore
Apr 07 05
Source: Direct Submission
Web Designer
Do you look at cutting-edge web products like Google maps, Yahoo! Local, Friendster, Flickr, Blogger etc. and wish that you could work on a new product that millions will use? Do you hang out on sites like k10k, geek out over portfolio websites and admire next-generation interfaces? Do you possess a great eye for graphic design and a great mind for information design? Can you identify Jakob Nielsen, Joshua Davis, Jason Kottke, Pentagram, Second Story, Steve Jobs, IDEO, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, and Chris Bangle? Do you have an opinion about their work? Can you see yourself working on beautiful images and beautiful interfaces? Do you want to work in a fast-paced, quickly growing web company that's going somewhere? Homestore Network (REALTOR.com, HomeBuilder.com, RENTNET, Welcome Wagon, and more) is on a mission to revolutionize the way the real estate industry markets on the internet. We'll be making dramatic changes to our sites and pushing in new directions in 2005, and we need your help.
Join a growing design team and help us shape next year’s innovative web projects. We need a fresh talent to revolutionize the way the real estate industry markets on the Internet. Will you be there?
Responsibilities:
·Work with graphic designers to translate the visual language of a brand to the web, creating the graphic interfaces and website structure for our growing set of products.
·Develop page-flow and information architecture.
·Work with designers to create interactive product demonstrations, presentations and e-mail marketing.
·Work with the Creative Director and the Marketing Managers of each division to interpret creative briefs and translate them into complete websites.
·Collaborate with designers to develop branding and usage guidelines for each division.
·Develop many iterative designs, testing them with consumers and professionals, and optimizing the websites based on results.
Qualifications:
·BA in Design or work experience equivalent.
·At least 3 years working as a professional web designer, preferably in an agency or medium-to-large company.
·Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Flash (Actionscripting a plus), all Adobe CS products, and a familiarity with all Macromedia Studio MX products.
·Deep understanding of graphic advertising traditions and how these traditions have translated to the web.
·A desire to be challenged and to bring fresh ideas to an industry that is not known for its innovative marketing.
·The ability to thrive under deadlines and to enjoy the iterative design process.
Fast-paced, dynamic work environment including a competitive salary and benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), vacation, and holidays.
Equal opportunity employer.
Please send a resume and a link to your online portfolio to kristen.johansen@homestore.com - no large attachments, please!
Homestore, Inc.
30700 Russell Ranch Rd
Westlake Village, CA 91362