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Visual Designer, Macromedia
Aug 26 05
Source: direct submission
Senior Visual Designer
Job Number: 2938BR
Location: San Francisco, CA
Summary
Macromedia is seeking a Senior Visual Designer to work with the Macromedia Consulting (MC) team on strategic third-party engagements. The successful candidate's portfolio must demonstrate a broad depth of experience with emphasis on application and user-interface design, while leveraging rich clients in innovative ways. In this role, you will work with the MC user experience and engineering teams to create innovative rich client applications targeted at the web, mobile phones, and other devices. The ideal candidate must be part visual designer, part interaction designer, part usability expert, part business analyst, and all about user experience.
Responsibilities
Work with external clients and the MC user experience and engineering teams to translate business problems and requirements into compelling, innovative design solutions that demonstrate the power and value of the Rich Internet Application experience.
Create interactive prototypes for use as UE proof-of-concepts in Macromedia Flash.
Draft design specifications for use by MC and third-party engineering teams.
Provide feedback to Macromedia product teams regarding lessons garnered when using products with clients.
Continually innovate, using the Macromedia suite of industry-leading tools.
Promote a constructive environment for idea exploration and creativity.
Self-manage own tasks and schedules.
Requirements
Five or more years' experience working as a professional interface designer with a stunning portfolio full of out-of-the-box thinking.
Keen understanding of basic usability principles and existing application frameworks.
Excellent communication skills and ability to take strong leadership in a collaborative manner.
Prior experience creating innovative and successful product interfaces and web applications.
Extensive experience with Macromedia Flash and ActionScript.
Ideal
Experience developing data visualizations.
Experience developing user interface components.
Experience designing applications for mobile devices.
Macromedia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the following link:
http://www.macromedia.com/macromedia/hr/reqs/consulting/2938br.html