Creative Director Guru at KGB

The Company

Here at the web team of kgb we are an organizational centaur. The head of a start-up with the body of a leading global information services company. kgb has operated information businesses worldwide since 1992 and recently launched the “Ask Us Anything” 542-542 Text message service. Therefore, we pay a competitive salary with full benefits, and enjoy the strength and resources of an established organization. In ancient times they called that a “magical combination”. Today, they’d probably just coin it “reorganized organizational organization.”

We are a distinct small and agile team that functions as an incubated start-up funded by a larger organization. Our mission is simple: completely redefine the way users get their content on the web.

Our office is extremely open and collegiate and we are committed to letting ideas thrive above all else. Our office in midtown Manhattan is filled with smiles, Ping Pong tables, brilliant ideas, movies, pizza, and laughter. We find that pizza and ideas are highly correlated.

We’re a very eclectic bunch of characters, but we all share a common commitment to taking whatever we do, fun or work, to the max. Some words that have been used to describe us are: passionate, fun, funny, innovative, contrarian, automagical, brilliant, academic, whimsical, and most importantly respectful. If you fit 3 or more of those descriptions, you might just have some of that magic we’re looking for.

The Job

As the head of Design and User Experience you will be core member of our leadership group. You will immediately have the ability to drive the overall user experience and creative direction of our products and to define and drive the brand. We expect you to push the limits of user interface and creative design.

With so much to get done, every member of the team is encouraged to participate in all areas of the group. We expect this to excite our candidates and find that the right candidates often make great contributions outside of their area of focus.

Responsibilities:

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Re-imagine the way users consume content and information via web and mobile interfaces
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Create an overall site experience that is both usable for a mainstream consumer but also engaging to a power user
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Work with the leadership group to develop overall site direction and strategy
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Build and manage a small team of A+ designers to help execute this vision
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Utilize ground breaking technologies and human computer interaction concepts
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Take the vision from concept to implementation – help build what you design
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Establish creative processes that lead to consistent and outstanding project execution
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Create a user-centered & solution oriented design ethic
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Develop a unique look that stands out in a crowded environment
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Translate user feedback into interface and design improvements
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Create something that will have both grandmas and geeks buzzing

Experience Guidelines (some of this should apply to you):

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BA/BS from a four year institution in a related field
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5-10 years of experience with human computer interaction, user experience design, information architecture, creative design, mobile design
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You have been a leader in a highly creative organization that produced major results
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You are a thought leader and innovator in your area
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You have a strong portfolio of projects demonstrating creative leadership and innovation
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You are comfortable working in a data-driven environment with a focus on metrics and other objective measures of success

We would be very happy if you:

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Have Strong user interface and information architecture experience
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Have experience working at an Internet company, content provider, or web start-up
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Expert knowledge of html and CSS – Experience with implementing a significant array of cutting edge technologies
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Build your own designs in production-level, standards-based HTML,XHTML and CSS comfortable around Java Script and other technologies
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Strong knowledge of the internet landscape and industry trends

And Then

If you think the kgb web centaur would be that much better with you on board please send your resume along with a friendly note telling us a little bit about yourself to:

jobs@kgbweb.com

(Note: Avoid formal cover letters and the procrastination that comes with them. Just let it flow!) Links to proven projects are highly encouraged.

We take pride in the work environment and culture we’ve fostered and are looking for the type of candidate that will only add to it. We look forward to jobbing with you!

kgb is an EOE employer
To Apply:jobs@kgbweb.com