Interactive Designer- Pittsburgh, PA

VPosition: Senior Graphic Designer - Web/Multimedia
The role of a Graphic Designer is to visually achieve the creative and strategic goals set forth for the project. Design needs will include standard HTML, Flash, and CMS integrations, requiring a skill set that understands the unique creative challenges and opportunities of all such multimedia deployment channels.

The ideal candidate will have a keen aptitude for capturing the essence of a project, leveraging approved user experience and wireframe specifications, and producing unique and engaging solutions visually. A proven dexterity in artistic design capabilities and style is also required so as to be capable of servicing the wide variety of creative design needs and challenges our clients present to us. Qualified candidates will understand the dynamics and managerial needs of multimedia projects, be enthused to be part of an innovative team, and adhere to the following responsibilities:

• Translate project goals and specifications into unique visual designs
• Meet with clients to assist in the presentation of designs
• Work effectively with department leadership, project managers, programmers, and sales representatives
• Offer creative input during discovery and strategy
• Implement strategic solutions to client needs
• Report status and progress of projects to project manager
• Provide clients with budget-conscious, quality-driven results
• Achieve project goals and milestone on-time and on/under budget
• Document all work - billable and non-billable time

Qualifications and Experience:
The Graphic Designer must exude creative energy and excitement, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have the following qualifications/skills:
• 5+ years experience in graphic design
• Superior skill using Photoshop and Illustrator (knowledge of After Effects is desirable)
• Excellent Flash-centric design portfolio
• Ability to translate strategy and user experience specifications into unique designs/design templates
• Talent in creating designs for large, template-driven, CMS based websites.
• Enthusiastic desire to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally in both conceptual and technical terms
• Verified creative problem solving skills
• Associate or bachelors degree in graphic design or related field
• Agency-based design experience preferred

Interested Candidates Please Contact:

Justin Bass
Director of Marketing
Velocity Healthcare
Email: jbass@velocityhealthcare.com
www.velocityhealthare.com