Graphic Designer

Location:	Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	18th Jun 2008
Closing Date:	31st Aug 2008
Posted By:	Brainpark
Details:
Graphic Designer BRAINPARK, INC is a software company that creates smart and simple software products to make work easier and people more productive. Our solution is a “mash-up” of social software, semantic web, eLearning, information retrieval, social search, and expertise location management. This next generation approach to enterprise software deals head on with information overload, user generated preferences (meaning and relevancy), and a social context. Be part of a team of people who are aggressively innovative and pioneering in their thinking. Brainpark is not just about software development, they are about bringing people together to identify problems in the workplace and brainstorm solutions to solve them. You will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with a wide variety of people from many different industries. Brainpark offers a wide variety of initiatives and task that will keep you interested and on your toes, as well as flexible working hours. If you are an independent and self motivated worker, this job will appeal to you. Role Summary: The ideal candidate will have a passion for what they do, a strong attention to detail, the ability to produce high-quality work quickly, and a portfolio that demonstrates experience in designing and conceptualizing graphics for web sites and other digital media. Responsibilities: * Work closely with design team members to realize the visual design of the product * Work closely with a cross-functional team in the planning, design and implementation of effective user interfaces for existing and new projects * Conceptualizing creative ideas, designs, and layouts * Maintain UI specifications such as style guides and visual standards documents * Keep informed of accepted practices, new technologies and new tools for web site design * Bring creativity, innovation, and assertiveness to the table * Continually raise the bar on creative assignments, being open and able to act on constructive feedback * Solve problems to a degree where each design concept is not seen in isolation, but rather, seen as the ‘bigger picture' in a creative campaign * Work to drive the business through clear and simple design that supports the unique and differentiated brand experience * Convert creative strategy into compelling design Qualifications: * Minimum 3-5 years graphic design experience * Experience in application design, visual design, and/or website design is required * Skilled in design and web enabling software – Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. * Strong attention to detail * Ability to manage and prioritize projects and meet deadlines * Good understanding of browser and accessibility issues * Well-organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously * Good design sensibility * Knowledge of user-experience design, user interface design, interaction design is an asset * Portfolio showcasing your clean, simple, 'less-is-more' design aesthetic – we like white space * Photo and Graphic optimization for the web * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Enjoy working in a team environment * Good sense of humour – the goofier the better! Resume Submission: If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume with wage expectations to the email address given. Once your resume has been received, those who are qualified will be contacted

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