[IxDA Discuss] Now Hiring Leonardo DaVinci?

[Christine Boese]

Why is it they would only be looking for an "omni GUY" or "a super flexible
multi-talented GUY" ??!!

No wonder women have such a hard time breaking into male dominated fields,
if recruiters and hiring agents are only looking for positions that by
definition can only be filled by men.

Chris Boese

On 9/28/06, mark Schraad <mschraad at mac.com> wrote:
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> I completely agree. Most of these ads are looking for the omni guy - or
> super flexible multi talented guy. Is the fear of HR that they don't really
> know how to assess and hire a good designer? Might they not get approval for
> spending a decent amount on a mere designer? If they through some production
> or development utility they might just get this hire approved?
>
> It is curious to me the pressure being put on seasoned interactive or
> experience designers that do not have a masters degree, yet have 10 years
> expereince doing it right.
>
> But I also understand the struggles of the small firm. Hiring a full time
> person is sometimes a challenge - when you only have a half a person worth
> of work, yet you want a long term profession that really knows their stuff.
>
> Mark Schraad
>
>
> On Thursday, September 28, 2006, at 08:01AM, jackbellis.com <
> jackbellis at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> >Bottom-line question: "As our rapidly increasing technology produces more
> >multi-powered individuals, are companies any more justified in trying to
> >hire artists who also code?"
> >
> >I've always been fascinated by ads for someone who can do both graphic
> >design and, in his or her spare time "reengineer our world-wide network
> >topology" (loose allusion to an old Dilbert). Below is a reduced version
> of
> >the ad that prompted this. I particularly like the juxtaposition of "B/A
> >degree... illustration...Ajax... Extreme Programming Practices." I
> >understand that on this list, a few (10? 100? 1000?) such marvels exist.
> And
> >I understand that small companies are, well, small, and many of us in
> orgs
> >of all size contribute to all roles in some regard.
> >
> >But I've always considered it idiotic to expect to have your branding
> done
> >by your ASP guy, and we all know this is probably under US$50K. I'd
> advise
> >any small company to use an agency of some sort if they need Leonardo,
> but
> >that's not my question.  My question is, with our newer, very talented
> young
> >folks, is this becoming a more realistic expectation of them and/or the
> >employee market??? I'm doubtful.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >www.jackbellis.com
> >
> >Required:
> >Ability to develop web site graphics from scratch
> >Experience with ... ASP scripting.
> >Bachelor of Art (B/A) degree in Graphic/Web Design .
> >
> >Ideal:
> >
> >Ability to create illustrations
> >Experience with coding in JavaScript and using Ajax
> >Experience with print design and color separation
> >Experience creating brand identities
> >
> >
> >Responsibilities
> >
> >Design print ads, online ads, and associated site landing pages under
> tight
> >deadlines.
> >Design, code, and standardize landing page,using HTML, CSS, and ASP.
> >Engage in detailed quality assurance activities that include proofing
> copy
> >Maintain internal documentation
> >Assisting with creation of brand identity materials.
> >Adhere to Extreme Programming practices
> >Collaborate with vendors and outside parties as needed for support or
> design
> >initiatives.
> >
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christine boese
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