[IxDA Discuss] Jobs at Avenue A/Razorish (SF)

[Nathan]

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> From: Luther Thie <Luther.Thie at avenuea-razorfish.com>
> Date: January 3, 2007 3:06:11 PM PST
> Subject: Job descriptions
>
> Flash Interactive Designer/Developer
> Avenue A-Razorfish has an immediate opening for a Flash Interactive  
> Designer/Developer to create eye-popping, innovative online brand  
> experiences such as microsites, banners, etc. We’re looking for  
> someone who thinks conceptually, generates innovative ideas, has  
> good design sense and can direct the production. Expert use of  
> additional tools of the trade such as Illustrator and Photoshop is  
> assumed. Knowledge of other motion graphics software such as After  
> Effects, Final Cut Pro and 3d modeling/animation would be ideal.
>
> Responsibilities:
> Design and develop outstanding interactive Flash animated  
> prototypes for marketing banners and microsites.
> Create storyboards that outline web animation and motion graphics  
> for both flash and animated gifs.
> Develop motion and interactivity comps quickly.
> Direct production artists to develop prototypes into multiple sizes  
> conforming to rich media provider specifications (Atlas, Motif,  
> Pointroll, etc.).
> Communicate well with creative, engineering and account team.
> Required Flash Qualifications:
> - Proven expert working knowledge of Flash to create stunning  
> animation and elegant interactivity
> - Best practices regarding organizing flash files in single frame  
> with multiple movieclips loaded dynamically and also integrated  
> with timeline assets, font idiosyncrasies, workflow, compatibility,  
> k-size optimization.
> - Ability to understand and adapt advanced Actionscript 2 code for  
> Flash players 6-8
> - Loading of multiple SWFs and/or video FLVs in an efficient and  
> dynamic manner for rich media banners and microsites
>
> Ideal candidate knows or exhibits potential to learn:
> - Scripted trigonometric motion, particle systems and other math- 
> based code systems similar to Jared Tarbell ( http:// 
> www.levitated.net/) and Keith Peters ( http://www.bit-101.com/  
> <http://www.bit-101.com/> )
> - Familiarity with scripted control of Flash 8 Filters, video alpha  
> channels and the flash.geom.Matrix class
> - XML (and other web 2.0 services technologies) integration
> - An approach to simulating a 3d environment or ability to apply  
> Keith Peter's principles from his book Actionscript Animation:  
> Making Things Move
> - Adobe Flex and AS3 experience
> - Flash+Database integration
> - Finesse using MC TWEEN extension (http://hosted.zeh.com.br/ 
> mctween/ <http://hosted.zeh.com.br/mctween/>
>
>
> Flash Production Artist
> Avenue A | Razorfish has an immediate opportunity for a full-time  
> Interactive Production Artist with experience in online advertising  
> and an interest in working with exciting clients on large-scale  
> engagements. Projects include extending marketing campaigns to  
> various sizes and formats with the implementation of both Flash-  
> and GIF-based interactive banners, as well as preparation of  
> creative for final deployment. The Production Artist position  
> focuses primarily on production and assists the Designers and Art  
> Directors.
>
> RESPONSIBILITIES:
> In addition to having an eye for design, the successful applicant  
> will be highly proficient in graphics/web software, including  
> Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash. Candidate should be a self- 
> motivated, efficient, organized, detail-oriented team player who  
> thrives in a deadline-driven environment and is able to balance  
> multiple projects simultaneously.
>
> The Interactive Production Artist will:
> Work from concepts or instructions to build online advertising  
> campaigns, either in GIF animation or Flash
> Work on projects under the direction of the Art Director and  
> Designers to ensure that creative specifications, project goals,  
> and deadlines are met
> Execute revisions and subsequent versions with little supervision
> Organize and archive digital assets
> Remain flexible in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
> Execute work with exceptional attention to detail in graphics,  
> layout, and typography to maintain brand integrity
> Assist the Art Director in all facets of project development
> Be knowledgeable and proficient in emerging computer tools and  
> techniques with advertising and/or graphics applications; actively  
> share knowledge with others in the creative department
>
> QUALIFICATIONS
> • Prefer prior experience working for (or interning at) an  
> interactive agency or service business environment
> • Minimum 1 year of professional-level interactive advertising  
> experience
> • Ability to deconstruct and resize interactive Flash ads
> • Excellent organizational skills
> • Ability to understand and meet media specs without sacrificing  
> quality
> • Strong sense of design layout and knowledge of typography
> • Proficiency in the latest versions of Photoshop and Illustrator
> • Proficiency in Flash as a motion-development tool
> • Demonstrated desire to learn and contribute to the successful  
> completion of team goals and projects Nice to haves: Proficiency in  
> Dreamweaver, Knowledge of HTML, DHTML, CSS, and Javascript;  
> experience with 3D design; knowledge of sound-design development tools
>
>
> Measures of Accountability
> • Work is produced efficiently and is organized and built to be  
> easily updated by self or other team members
> • Assignments are completed on time and conform to instructions
> • Graphic standards are maintained or exceeded in all work
> • Relationships with co-workers are harmonious and productive
> • Agency policy and instructions are adhered to at all times
>
>
> Media Planner
>    Overview:
>     Back in grade school, some people used to make fun of the smart  
> kids. We hire them. We hire them because some challenges demand  
> intellect. Some opportunities require curiosity. And some questions  
> are so tired of being answered with the same trite cliches that  
> they're begging for someone with brilliance and an offbeat sense of  
> humor to wrestle with the answers.
>
> We're Avenue A Razorfish, the world's largest interactive agency  
> and a division of aQuantive, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQNT). We help forward- 
> thinking companies transform their businesses online. We're more  
> than 1,000 creative minds in 12 U.S. cities and Europe. Each office  
> is filled with opportunities for people who want to invent the  
> digital future. It's a big challenge, but it's a big Internet, and  
> there's work to be done.
>
>     Responsibilities:
>     Act as the primary media expert for assigned clients and client  
> service team, including planning and buying of media.
>
> Core Duties/Responsibilities:
> # Provide marketing expertise, including online and offline  
> strategy development.
> # Perform campaign analysis directly relevant to optimization and/ 
> or planning and buying decisions.
> # Analyze multiple sources of external data to assist in planning  
> and buying decisions.
> # Special projects as assigned.
>
>
>
>     Qualifications:
>     Experience with ad server technology; Atlas Software preferred.
> # PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
> # Strong written and verbal communication skills.
> # BA or equivalent experience required.
> # 4+ years of media planning and/or buying experience
> # 2 years Internet space preferred
> # Experience in both digital and traditional media preferred.
> # Experience analyzing data or market research, 3-4 years preferred
>

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Nathan Shedroff                  WEB   www.nathan.com
Experience Strategist

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