Freelance Gigs November 12, 2009
11/12/2009
Classification: Freelance
Location: Anywhere
The Creative Group, a division of Robert Half International, is a specialized marketing and creative staffing firm, matching creative talent with the best assignments and companies. We are committed to assisting highly skilled creative, advertising, interactive, communication and marketing professionals find job opportunities, both on a freelance and full-time basis.
We have immediate needs for the following Web Designers – All three are four week freelance gigs starting next week.
Please apply online AND e-mail your portfolio link and thoughts as to which role is the best fit to: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Apply for this job by clicking the “Apply Now” button below or call your local TCG office. Alternatively, for more information and to view all of our job opportunities, visit us online at www.creativegroup.com. And be sure to check out the online skills training The Creative Group provides to our registered at www.creativegroup.com/MyTraining – just one more way we invest in your ongoing development and success.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. The Creative Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Senior Designer with experience designing Facebook Interfaces
Senior Designer with User Experience samples
Senior Designer with experience working with financial clients – banner ads, landing pages
Company: The Creative Group
Location:
455 Main St, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
Contact: Recruiter
Phone: 1-212-687-3800
Fax: 1-212-687-6708
Instantly fax your resume online!
http://www.authenticjobs.com/jobs/4250
Classification: Freelance
Location: Anywhere
Charter Oak State College is looking for innovative instructional designers with proven expertise and creativity in designing instruction for online environments for a course management system such as Moodle or Blackboard to work as independent contractors. You will design academic and training programs serving audiences worldwide. You will take the lead on projects and collaborate with subject matter experts, other instructional designers, and members of the production team. You will also serve as a consultant and adviser to about how to integrate technology effectively in teaching and learning.
The Instructional Designer will work with College faculty to design distance learning courses, and adapt existing and develop new courses for Web-based and/or video streaming delivery. Through collaboration with College staff and faculty, this position will determine appropriate instructional design methodology, provide guidance on the best tool(s) to facilitate learning and ensure that course deployment deadlines are met. Additional responsibilities include designing and reviewing course materials to maximize adult learning and educational outcomes.
Responsibilities: Manage course development schedule processes with college designee, and/or other staff members in order to meet the instructional needs of the College; provide advice on effective, efficient, and economical instructional tools, techniques, and media; recommend active, authentic, and discipline-specific learning strategies for adult learners; suggest special applications for use in software (animation, graphics, digitized sound, video-editing, templates, etc.); Evaluate and ensure the quality, accuracy, and effectiveness of all courses within the learning management systems in accordance with College policies and instructor / learner feedback; Ensure compliance with legal and industry guidelines (e.g. ADA, SCORM, etc…) in the development of instructional content; Serve as the design expert for subject matter experts/course developers; on-going learning of learning management systems including areas of design, and other appropriate applications (i.e. macromedia, Dreamweaver, Flash etc.) while using this knowledge to further develop and refine the courses within learning management systems; Work with course development teams to produce, refine, and present multimedia components.
Successful candidates will have a deep practical and theoretical knowledge about designing instruction for adults, and they will possess a keen recognition of the benefits that technology offers in enabling and supporting learning. Any experience in rapid prototyping, iterative design, or other practices that streamline development processes will give an edge to a candidate. Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, an openness to experimenting with new learning techniques and technologies, and a record of being innovative, taking initiative, and seizing new opportunities for enhancing learning. They must be able to prioritize competing demands and work requirements, and work independently and interdependently. Experience as an instructor and facilitator in the classroom, online, and in blended environments will give an added advantage.
Selection of candidates will be based on the following criteria:
• Portfoilo of prior instructional design work demonstrating use of required skills
• Ability to communicate orally and electronically with project manager and content experts
• Experience in a College/University setting
• College degree in Instructional Design (Master’s Preferred)
Those willing to apply should send resume to 4250@jobs.authenticjobs.com subject line “Instructional Designer – (lastname)” with resume, availability, and hourly wage requirement. Candidates will be selected based on experience, availability, and desired wage.
(860) 832-3800
55 Paul J. Manafort Dr, New Britain, CT 06053
Fluid
Classification: Freelance
Location: San Francisco and NYC | Posted: Nov 12, 2009
Freelance Interactive Senior Designer
Fluid is searching for a senior interactive designer with the passion, talent and experience to create truly innovative web experiences. We are looking for a concept-driven visual problem solver with rock-solid design chops and a desire to define the next generation of consumer shopping experiences for digital retail. This critical role is responsible for designing “best-practice” shopping experiences that are elegant, intuitive, achieve marketing goals and are brand-appropriate.
At Fluid you will be responsible for creating interactive experiences for global consumer brands such as The North Face, Vans, JanSport, Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand, Craftsman, and Kenmore.
As Freelance Senior Designer based in our San Francisco offices, you will perform in a supportive design role on select accounts from concept to launch. You will be hands-on and conceptual, creating multiple design solutions as well as working collaboratively with your team – which will include other designers, user experience/IAs, account management, project management and production artists. You will work closely with your Creative Director, ACD, Art Director and clients throughout a project – interpreting creative requirements, executing design deliverables and iterating to perfection. The proven ability to balance multiple projects successfully and collaborate across disciplines is critical in our cross-functional environment.
Experience:
• Live a digital lifestyle!
• Hands-on experience creating exceptional digital brand experiences
• 3+ years experience in an interactive agency or working directly for a nationally recognized consumer brand
• Contributing as Designer on a client team, with a track record for developing strong working relationships, applying given creative direction, understanding client goals, creating brand-appropriate solutions and presenting creative concepts.
• Direct experience creating pure brand interactive, social and viral
• Refined typographic skills, color sensibility and composition
• Degree in interactive, graphic design or animation (highly desired but not required)
Responsibilities:
• Follow creative direction, establish design patterns and extensions
• Interpret and translate wireframes into tangible and compelling experiences
• Work collaboratively with UX, copywriters, project management, other designers and production team
• Communicates proactively, checking in with CD, PM, Art Director and UX team to present progress at various stages of completion
• Prepare detailed and accurate specifications for projects
• Follow (and when necessary) create interactive style guides
• Prepare files for HTML, Flash or Production
• Ensure flawless execution, delivered to specification, on time, and within budget
• Presentation and selling of concepts to internal stakeholders, some clients on occasion, explaining design decisions and user experience
• Contribute to process improvement
• Articulate ideas, exhibiting a proactive personality
• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and work ethic
• Current with internet and software technologies used for creative work
• Stays abreast of technological innovations in graphic design, online shopping and social media
Essentials:
• Passion for innovation!
• Expertise in visual design, interaction design AND animation
• Intermediate to expert hands-on knowledge of Adobe CS suite
• Ability to translate business and brand goals into innovative, meaningful and differentiated digital experiences
• Have an online portfolio of beautifully designed motion-based work
• Rigorous attention to detail and personal organization a must
• Professional and graceful under pressure and tight deadlines
• Respectful and clear communicator
• A reasonably good sense of humor
Fluid
At Fluid, you will join a vibrant group of people with a passion for ideas and innovation.
Fluid focuses exclusively in digital experience for global brands including Reebok, The North Face, Design Within Reach, Bare Escentuals, Timberland, and JanSport. Fluid is located at South Park in San Francisco, California, and is BART, CalTrain and Muni accessible.
Please visit http://www.fluid.com/ for more information.
Apply
Please email your portfolio URL, a letter of interest, salary requirements, and resume detailing your specific background, to jobs@fluid.com. Tell us a little about yourself and how you approach the discipline of design. We will review submissions and contact you if you meet the criteria listed above.
Keywords
interactive art director, creative director, visual designer, senior designer, web designer, visual design, interactive design, ecommerce, e-commerce, digital retail, flash animator, flash designer
How to Apply:
http://fluid.com/company/job_app/apply.php?position=cre.sr.vd.1099&...
Fax: 415.369.3290
419 Lafayette Street, Second Floor San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone: 212.400.4846
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