Description
About Experience Lab
We’re a user-centered design firm, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. We help clients crystallize their strategy, architect innovative solutions based on user needs, and create memorable interactive experiences that delight and further brand/business goals.
We are a team of smart, curious, and disciplined people with a collaborative approach to solving design problems. We work together across disciplines and, in some cases, across time zones to arrive at thoughtful, innovative, and effective solutions.
About the Role
We are seeking a mid-level Visual Designer on a freelance, Independent Contractor, basis. The opportunity exists to build a long-term relationship with follow-on work based on your performance.
The ideal candidate has agency experience, a solid foundation in strategic design, puts that knowledge to use in visually stunning and effective ways, is fluent in current design best practices, and passionate about all things interactive. You notice minute detail without losing focus on the big picture. You’re comfortable quickly iterating your way to a final, well-crafted design solution, and you can articulate the rationale behind your design decisions. The ability to interpret and then translate a variety of Strategy and User Experience deliverables into quality design deliverables is critical. The ability to leverage design to solve complex business problems is also a must.
You’re a friendly, smart, curious and motivated individual who works collaboratively, communicates eloquently, listens intently and loves what they do.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the Creative Director to conceptualize, design, build, and extend brand experiences.
- Develop high-level creative concepts for interactive projects; help to refine and further develop these concepts into complete, functional design systems.
- Assist in the production of support and documentation materials, e.g. presentations, comp decks, style tiles, storyboards, style guides and proposals.
- Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across disciplines and within the company.
- Approach design problems conceptually, with the desire to innovate both within existing design systems, and in the establishment of new ones.
- Be available for frequent scheduled calls, meetings and internal work-sessions.
- Maintain accurate personal timesheets and timely project documentation
- Demonstrate and maintain awareness of the design landscape with respect to current and future trends.
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates your design thinking and skills across multiple disciplines and methodologies, e.g. brand identity systems, print, illustration, iconography, data visualization, motion design, desktop and mobile.
- 3-5 years design and interactive work experience
- BFA in Design (or equivalent experience)
- The ability to successfully articulate and present design concepts
- Ability to accept feedback
- Demonstrated reliable judgment as to when work may be “off track” and when to ask senior creative staff for advice
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work quickly Excellent organization skills – manage production and deliverable files in a manner that is clear and accessible by others
- Experience designing for large-scale, robust websites
- Experience with responsive design and designing with mobile front of mind
- Working knowledge of content management systems
- A strong understanding of design elements and principles e.g., grid systems, composition, and color; with a keen eye for typography, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience preparing files for developers/vendors Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks as they are given
- A positive attitude generally, and certainly when facing deadlines
- Effective time management skills to balance project schedules and deadlines
- Enthusiasm for emerging interaction design & graphic design at large
- High competency with Photoshop, Illustrator and inDesign. Other Creative Cloud 2014 software including Edge and After Effects is a plus.
- A working design knowledge of HTML 5, Javascript and CSS
This position is available immediately and is freelance. Your application should include a Cover Letter with the following elements:
- Tell us about you and your experience
- Why you want to work with Experience Lab
- Your availability to take on freelance work
- A link to your portfolio and résumé
- List three sites you frequent for design inspiration
- Your hourly rate
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