Posted by Gutenberg Networks on November 4th, 2010.
Permanent
Closing Date: November 18th, 2010
Job Description
Gutenberg Networks is a full-service integrated production company, working in close collaboration with DDB creatives, designers and project managers. We are located within DDB in Paddington.We’re looking for a dynamic and pro-active Flash Designer to join the Virgin Media team. Working within the larger Virgin Media digital team, they will be responsible for the production of Flash based advertising campaigns and projects.
Job Description
They will produce adapts from master builds but will also be required to produce finished designs from concepts, scamps or ATL designs and then build Flash masters.
They will possess a strong ability to carry initial ideas into fully workable solutions within short timescales. As well as understanding the business objectives behind the brief, they will always work towards the best possible user experience. They will always aim for the most effective and creative solutions.
They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they will be required to collaborate with a range of people within Gutenberg Networks. They will be expected to work to a brief, question it where necessary, follow process, flag potential problems and liaise with other team members.
They will be exceptionally organised within Flash movies and Photoshop files to allow for the successful sharing of files and assets.
Essential experience and skills:
- Experience of working in digital media with particular emphasis on blue-chip clients
- Knowledge of Flash 8/9, generally but not limited to: publishing settings, frame actions, animation techniques, visual effects, library symbols, optimisation settings etc
- Intermediate knowledge of Actionscript 2.0 (i.e. hand-coding ability)
- Ability to work within rich media platforms, in particular FlashTalking
- Fluent in other Adobe graphics preparation/design packages (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
- Awareness of XML and how it might be useful within Flash
- Knowledge of video preparation techniques & formats for the web, specifically Sorenson Spark, H264 and ON2 video in Flash.
- Knowledge and understanding of how Flash can be used in conjunction with other motion graphics software such as After Effects
- A keen eye for detail with solid typography and layout skills
- Ability to interpret and work within corporate brand guidelines
- Superior production skills as projects must be completed to an extremely high standard
- Strong time management skills with the ability to deliver under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; excellent problem solving skills
Desired experience and skills:
- Competent in After Effects
- Intermediate-advanced knowledge of Actionscript 2.0
Salary negotiable.
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