Maasa Walker

Digital Branding Videographer / Editor : Seattle : Temporary

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:00:03 EST

Digital Branding Videographer / Editor

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Seattle
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours a week

The Digital Branding Videographer / Editor is responsible for designing & maintaining the branded programming for in-store monitors, including horizontal and vertical column formats, using a digital content management system.

Job requirements:
• Gathering editorial video and still assets. Marketing & Creative to use for the programming
• Revising and updating the programming of 30 minute loops for 2 in-store screen formats by updating color, timing of animation, and integration of wallpaper, stills and video clips to keep the presentation visually stimulating on a weekly basis
• Refreshing pre-developed After Effects templates, and updating and expanding the template library over time
• Editing behind-the-scenes video assets
• Adapting print & online designs to fit the in-store format, corresponding with major campaigns across the year
• Reviewing programming with stakeholders as part of an ongoing process, including brainstorming new ideas for features
• Working with third-party vendors to troubleshoot technical issues with the CMS

Requirements:
• A clean, beautiful portfolio.
• Familiar with using WordPress-style content management systems
• Skilled at editing and designing across multiple media formats, including stills and video
• Fluent in motion & video software, including Adobe After Effects, Premiere (or Final Cut Pro) and Photoshop
• Must have a general interest in Retail/Fashion.
• Enjoy quick project timelines, and willingness to self-direct animations and updates.

Senior UX Designer : Seattle, WA : Temporary

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:30:03 EST

Aquent is looking for a Senior UX Designer for a prestigious retail brand in Seattle to drive high-profile projects to deliver innovative e-commerce experiences. As the UX Designer, your role will be to effectively articulate even the most abstract ideas, and strives to keep the lines of communication open at every point throughout the process. Collaborating with project contributors, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to create user-focused concepts and interactive solutions for website interfaces and online communications, while maintaining the consistency and quality of the site. Own significant UX/UI design responsibilities for sections of the site and new projects under the direction of the UX Design Manager. Execute UX-based projects to refine, develop and enforce interface design, branding and UX best practices. Develop detailed product deliverables that effectively communicate UX designs and product requirements. Maintain knowledge of user interface processes, tools and best practices to achieve higher quality, lower costs and shorter time to market.

Skills Required

You must have 5 years experience in UX/UI design and the ability to research and resolve issues using appropriate resources. Demonstrated skills and experience creating user flow diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, user interface designs and final visual comps. Efficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, prototyping tools, and diagramming tools. Please submit portfolio to be considered.

Front End Developer : Seattle, WA : Temporary

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:00:03 EST

We're looking for talented Interactive Developers who will provide clean, standards-compliant X/HTML, CSS and JavaScript for ecommerce sites and mobile efforts, as well as research and develop solutions in various other realms including blogs, social media, and interactive experiences. This position requires a self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities
Develop clean and well-structured X/HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end web development projects with an eye for compliant, cross-browser and standards-based markup
Work with project managers, back-end developers, designers, and business stakeholders to develop and implement small and large-scale projects
Prioritize daily workflow and demands on quality, time and resources
Act as technical advisor to business owners, project management, and backend development teams regarding front-end development standards and processes
Present creative ideas and technical solutions for interactive features and Web site marketing initiatives
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and developments
Meet all requested development objectives and deadlines as assigned by the Development Manager

Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years professional experience in coding X/HTML and CSS
Minimum of 2 year professional experience with database-driven commercial Web sites
Minimum of 3 years professional experience in JavaScript; experience with jQuery desired
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; sound organizational, negotiating and decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or as a part of an inter-disciplinary team
Ability and drive to learn new technologies, tools, and processes
Demonstrated proficiency in graphics production and optimization for the Web using Adobe Creative Suite

Desired

Development experience in one or more of the following areas: Facebook or other social media, mobile device applications and/or optimized Web sites, WordPress or other blogging platform, Adobe Flex applications w/ MXML and Actionscript, gesture-based interfaces
Familiarity with version/source control, bug tracking, and workflow applications/tools
Familiarity with object-oriented programming, especially C#, as well as the .Net framework