Would you like to work for one of our bigger retail clients?
You do? Then please read the job description below and feel free to send resumes, referrals or questions to ameet@kineticreative.com
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
You do? Then please read the job description below and feel free to send resumes, referrals or questions to ameet@kineticreative.com
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for managing and designing web
merchandising and internet business initiatives. Executes site launches,
e-marketing creative, and special Web initiatives from conception to
completion. Manages and develops Web Design and production staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and produce site launches, emails, and special projects/presentations
- Conceptualize online presentation for seasonal initiatives (there are several features and campaigns that are unique to the web that AADs must conceptualize and design, i.e. Denim guide, bra fit guide, online promotions)
- Understand the creative and marketing objectives for each project assigned
- Edit film for Web photography
- Attend merchant turn-in meeting for each site assigned.
- Partner with marketing and merchant partners to design brand-right layouts for the Web with an eye to performance and ease of use
- Work with Senior Art Director and Web Design team to extend and optimize Web functionality, site architecture, user interface and navigation
- Attract, retain and develop Graphic Design and production staff
- Manage temporary help or freelancers as assigned
- Ensure deadlines for assigned projects are met
- Produce, optimize and output final Web-ready digital artwork in support of site updates
- Maintain absolute accuracy and attention to detail throughout the creative and production process
- Maintain and update content templates to ensure accurate and efficient design production
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Sophisticated sense of design/style.
- Impeccable design fundamentals (type, image, color)
- Proven ability to translate complex design challenges into clear, customer-friendly experiences
- Working understanding of ecommerce and marketing best practices
- Discerning eye for photo editing, cropping, and compositing
- Collaborative, inclusive and flexible team member
- Resourceful self-starter who gets things done
- Highly organized with extreme attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, constructive approach
- Strong communication and presentation skills required
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree (Design / Interactive) or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years Web design experience
- Mastery of appropriate tools & technology
- Advanced Photoshop, with excellent digital photo-manipulation and compositing skills
- Working knowledge Illustrator, & InDesign
- Flash Animation/Flash Actionscript a plus
- Knowledge of best practices for Web image optimization
- Understanding of the capabilities and best practices relating to the use of front-end Web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, AJAX
- Motion graphics & video editing experience for web (After Effects & Final Cut Pro)
- Relevant creative background
- Proven talent in graphic and interactive design
- Strong retail/fashion brand or agency experience desired; ecommerce experience ideal
- Experience delivering on business and creative goals through design
- Experience overseeing or editing copy a plus Design for mobile UI
REPORTS TO: Senior Art Director, Internet
STAFF RESPONSIBILITES: Web Designer, manage web design and production staff
