UX Designer
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Previous agency experience is not required (but bring it on if you have it), but a masterful knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite certainly is. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat mastery is a must. Familiarity with Sketch, Premiere, After Effects, etc is an asset. Must possess impeccable design sense: attention to detail, strong typographic skills, understanding of information hierarchy, color theory and composition. Be versatile in both print & interactive design with the ability to create press-ready and web-ready files. Clean craft skills with ability to help the team prepare presentation boards, props, and other materials. Understand and respect brand standards and existing client strategy An understanding of web design, mobile design and print design as it related to user experience (UX) and user interface design (UI) is highly sought after. Other creative skills (photography, illustration, copywriting, animation, etc) a definite plus. Knowledge of WordPress and CSS is definite plus
WHAT YOU HAVE
Ideally an undergraduate degree/diploma and preferably a graduate degree from an accredited institution or equal experience. Show us your organization skills will ya, you know the stuff you learn in school like putting together a process book does apply in the real world. Be organized and a systematic thinker. Be able to manage multiple projects and work within multiple disciplines at one time. Maintain professional communication regardless of casual studio atmosphere. Be able to take direction productively. Be ambitious, talented and motivate people with a great attitude and willingness to jump in and help however needed.
WHAT WE OFFER
-Competitive Remuneration (thats the moolah for us simple minded folks) & Benefits including a corporate opt-in Dental/Medical plan. -2 Weeks Paid Vacation. -A coffee and snack bar that makes sure you are breaking your bad habit of not having BREAKFAST - the single MOST important meal of the day. -Cocoons for that must have nap time to drop into. -Relaxed family atmosphere where we take care of each other - and this we take very seriously around here.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:Paid time off
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Education: Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Location: Halifax, NS (Required)