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Freelance

(Marina Del Rey, CA) Hollow Trees is a boutique web agency catering to medium-large clients in the entertainment, fashion and retail industries. We are currently looking for a contract visual designer with experience in web application design and an attention to brand awareness, marketing considerations and usability. You would be working on multiple projects, with an option to transition into a full-time position. As a small agency we rely heavily on self-sufficiency and reliability. We are located in Marina Del Rey.

Responsibilities

-Visual designer for multiple web projects for a diverse range of clients
-Set the visual, brand-consistent style for web applications
-Create low and high-fidelity mockups and prototypes
-Develop and maintain style guides

Requirements

-BA/BFA in design or equivalent experience
-Strong illustration background and an eye for elegance and simplicity
-Experience with interaction design, storyboarding and mockup creation for non-flash interactive web apps
-Solid understanding of web technologies and usability
-Current with contemporary design trends and movements
-Ability to persuasively and tactfully communicate design decisions with clients and co-workers
-Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop

Bonus Skills
-HTML, CSS, Rails, PHP, Javascript, CMS platforms, etc.
-Version control system experience such as SVN/CVS/Git
-SEO & SEM practices

Apply: Please send a complete resume along with an online portfolio or links to your most current work. Please detail your responsibilities or involvement for the work you submit. apply@hollowtreesdesign.com

Freelance

(Barcelona, Spain) Node, is looking for an experienced graphic or interaction designer who is fluent in Arabic and has a broad skill set (conceptual / metaphor development, wireframe / structure, design systems, visual design). Our ideal candidate would be a graphic designer who has experience in interaction design, or an interaction designer with a strong sense of graphic/visual design.

He/she will complete a multidisciplinary team that will develop the product and interface design of a new interactive TV platform for the Middle East. The project will take place in our Barcelona office starting in November and running until next May.

For the right person, this engagement could lead to a full-time staff position if interested.

Specific Skills

oFluent in Arabic; comfortable in English
oExpertise in graphic and interaction design
oProficient in established software tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
oAble to work well in a team as well as on your own
oDetail oriented, highly organized and a keen eye for consistency
oStrong time management skills and accountable for meeting deadlines

Apply: Email us your CV and portfolio at curious@thenodecompany.com.

Freelance

(Greater Boston) This is a non-paying internship or pro bono project open to college students or freelancers experienced in designing community-driven action-oriented web sites.

Applied Ethics, Inc., with guidance from Internet development and marketing firm, Slim Kiwi (http://www.slimkiwi.com), has multiple opportunities to work on web site design and an Internet marketing program for the "Food for Peace in Afghanistan" (FPA) project, which seeks to promote peace in response to the severe food crisis in Afghanistan. Under the guidance of one or more of Slim Kiwi's principals, you'll be involved in a variety of Internet-based projects pertaining to web design and marketing.

Applied Ethics, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with the mission of seeking ethical solutions to significant social issues through projects, education, counseling, and advocacy.

The purpose of this program is to help promote peace in Afghanistan for the sake of the people of the United States, Afghanistan, and the world community generally, by providing aid to the nine million Afghans who are facing an acute food shortage. It is our hope that by reaching out to the needy, fewer will be inclined to join the extremist elements and that more effort can then be given to building a peaceful Afghan society.

Job Perks: An opportunity to work with experienced professionals in online marketing, PR, web design and development and to take on significant responsibilities in helping the organization grow.

Apply: Send a link to your online portfolio, or links to projects you've completed, to jobs@slimkiwi.com

Full-time

(Nashville, TN) We are seeking a full-time Web Designer/Developer to join our team.

Must be able to design easy-to-use websites from content direction to completion, creating all graphics, HTML, and CSS within the website, and developing the accompanying CMS database.

Our designers are thinking, creative and flexible designers who are able to take direction from management and clients.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience and has extensive knowledge of CSS/XHTML standards driven coding, PHP/MySQL knowledge. Familarity with Adobe Flash and Drupal (or other CMS) preferred.

Job Requirements:
- 2+ years experience
- A good eye for clean design
- Understanding of template-based content architecture
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
- Able to communicate easily with designers and non-designers alike
- Attention to detail is imperative
- Exposure to video editing systems (Avid, Final Cut Pro) is a plus

Job Perks: Stellar office in Cool Springs area, growing Web Development department, environment with opportunity to do something different and new every day.

Apply: Send resume with 3 current online samples of your work to chester@jnlcom.com.

Freelance

(Anywhere) Minds On Design Lab is looking to establish a relationship with a Mid-Level Freelance graphic designer to work on a per project basis as needed. Looking for someone who works with an open mind, approaches projects thoughtfully and meticulously, and is self-driven to produce high quality design. Must have a current portfolio. Web and/or print design experience is necessary.

Candidate must be able to work remotely.

Interested Candidates must have:
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience (some experience working in a design studio or agency is preferred)
- Proven experience working and collaborating remotely
- Proficiency in print and/or web production
- An up to date hardware and software set up including the CS3 Creative Suite
- Must be able to take projects from concept through to completion

Company Background:
Minds On Design Lab Inc. (MOD-Lab) is a print and interactive studio located in Brooklyn, NY. MOD-Lab was founded with a goal to expand and create a network of like minded design and development professionals to produce thoughtful and high quality work.

Apply: TO APPLY:? Please submit an email to jobs -at- mod-lab -dot- com with
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Link to your online portfolio
- Hourly Rate

Full-time

(Olathe/Kansas City, KS) Web/Interface Designer
Garmin produces some of the world's leading GPS navigation and communication products. Our web design team is responsible for the user's experience of the web apps and sites we produce. In addition to being passionate about web design, you will need skills from concepting through designing to building usable, accessible interfaces on large, complex projects.

What you will be doing:
oCreating gorgeous, highly usable web app and website interfaces
oApplying Semantic, Accessible, Standards compliant xhtml/css to the highest degree
oDeveloping wireframes and interactive prototypes, site maps and workflows

And you'll need to know how to:
oGet inside a user's head and produce to their needs
oArchitect huge projects and work well with IT developers
oTranslate brand into a successful online experience.

Requirements:
oProficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver
o3 + yrs experience with a solid design portfolio
oThorough understanding of web standards, usability, and accessibility
oAbility to visualize and articulate the big picture of each project

Desired Skills:
oFamiliarity with JavaScript, AJAX, JSP, Subversion, etc.
oContent management technologies
oSEO/SEM

EEO/AA/M/F/D/v

Apply: www.garmin.com/careers

Full-time

(Auckland, New Zealand) Shift, New Zealand's premier (and Webby award winning) web agency is looking for smart and friendly designers to join the creative team in our Auckland studio.

If you are passionate about creating genuinely meaningful online user experiences, get excited about interaction design, and know how to push pixels into georgeous form this is the place for you!

Shift is a user-centered design studio that encourages a multi-disciplinary approach to work. Our team of talented experts working across a number of disciplines are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate player to join them.

Working with our Creative Director, you will be able to take projects from their inception through to delivery. You will be involved in engaging with the client from the outset, working to deliver on key strategic goals, and carrying the project through the solution concept and leading the design phases to achieve a fantastic user experience.

Job Perks: Live in one of Monocle Magazine's Most Liveable Cities,
in Wanderlust's most desirable country in the world!
Medical insurance
4 weeks paid leave
Conferences and training budget

Apply: Email us now:
jobs@shift.co.nz

Full-time

(Granada Hills, CA) A talented and motivated web designer with a precise attention to detail and a great eye for design.

Projects include: eCommerce websites, blogs, corporate intranets/extranets, customer and content management tools and artist portfolio websites.

To be considered for the position, you'll need:

* STYLE. We're looking for strong visual design skills, with an emphasis on typography and product marketing.

* SKILL. Must have expert skills designing for the Web in Photoshop -- as well as knowledge of Dreamweaver and Illustrator.

* ABILITY. The ability to mockup and design easy-to-use websites from concept to completion.

* PERSONALITY. Work well with others and take art direction from clients and management -- while bringing your unique skills and experience to the table!

* CREATIVITY. Solid experience with iterative design -- you should be able to discuss and quickly mockup several options to a single problem and evaluate the most effective approach.

* FLEXIBILITY. As well as interface design, you'll also be designing email campaigns, ads, blogs, print collateral -- and more!

* EXPERIENCE. 4+ years of experience in front-end web design.

* EXAMPLES. At least 5 current online examples of your work! Be prepared to elaborate on your involvement in the projects.

Job Perks: Perks include, Medical, Dental & Health insurance, Paid time off & holidays, monthly office paid/catered lunches, laid back and friendly work environment.

Apply: Please apply via by submitting a resume with salary history and requirements to jobs@islandtechnologies.net.