Location: Chicago
URL: www.d-kitchen.com
Digital Kitchen Chicago is seeking an
Interactive Designer to join our office full-time. Our Interactive
Designers are "Thinker/Makers:" We excel in blank-page ideation and
concept development, as well as world-class interactive production,
across a multitude of platforms. If your creative brainpower is matched
only by your ability to bring your ideas to life, DK may be the place
for you.
Primary Responsibilities:
- You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- You will work on projects from concept all the way to completion; from the germ of the idea all the way through the harvest.
- Your ideas will be an integral part of larger campaigns that feature video work (broadcast and internet), print, events, stunts, and whatever it takes to communicate with our audiences.
- You will work with a team of developers to implement the designs but ideally you can crank out your own code too.
- We want people that have wide, diverse interests and are interested in forging the future of communication and advertising.
Skills Desired:
- Need design skills in both HTML and Flash.
- Should be familiar with CSS and HTML 5 to implement cutting-edge designs
- Should be able to do UI wireframe designs in OmniGraffle / Visio
- Familiarity with common scripting languages / CMS tools a huge plus
- Should be familiar with usability principles.
- iPhone development skills a plus
- Must be generalist, able to sketch, design, mock-up and code the front end of all their designs.
- Should be able to think strategically, offering solutions that solve multiple levels of client needs. But that?s also covered in just doing good design, right?
- Video encoding / streaming skills a plus.
- Should be able and eager to work with the team to come up with ideas for solutions for our clients.
- Should be able to direct programmers and other team members, especially off-site.
- Experience with installation interaction a plus as well.
Teaming:
- Our Interactive Designers have a positive approach to their work and fellow Creatives, always finding solutions to improve our creative process, and to challenge and elevate all of the work around them.
- Can work collaboratively with anyone in the company from Jr. Designers to Executive Producers.
When Applying, please note:
- No large files via email please
- Candidates without portfolio will not be considered
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
To apply: If you feel you are qualified for this position, please send your pdf resume and link(s) to: job_chi_interactive_designer@d-kitchen.com
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