Interactive Designer

We’re looking for more designers like us – who don’t fit neatly into one job description. If you have a strong online design portfolio, a passion for information architecture, and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty in html and css code, we want to meet you. At Interactive Factory, you will join a team of talented experts in web design, development and project management. You will work on projects for clients across a variety of industries including publishing, higher education, non-profit, and healthcare.

RESPONSIBILITIES: – Develop site architectures – including sitemaps, wireframes, storyboards, and/or html prototypes as needed. – Develop the look and feel and overall visual design of projects – create mockups in Photoshop – Translate design mockups to HTML coded pages. – Work effectively with Project Managers to meet expectations on time and on budget.

SKILLS: – Strong concept development and graphic design ability – Excellent understanding of composition, color, imagery, typography – Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, and image optimization for web – Strong Knowledge of CSS, XHTML, current W3C Web Standards and Accessibility guidelines (WAI, 508, etc), cross-platform browser issues. – Ability to hand code HTML in a non WYSIWYG environment a plus – Excellent understanding of usability issues. Experience with user-testing a plus. – Comfortable interacting directly with clients. Able to articulate and present ideas, and respond to feedback. – Able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: – BFA in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent job experience – 3+ years experience as an interactive designer or information architect, preferably in an interactive agency environment. Compensation is commensurate with skill level. Please send resumes to designjobs@ifactory.

YOU MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER AND LINK TO AN ONLINE PORTFOLIO TO BE CONSIDERED.

We are only considering local candidates who are available to work on-site. We are located in Boston’s historic Fort Point Channel area, close to public transportation at South Station.

Absolutely no phone calls. Interactive Factory/RDW Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: designjobs@ifactory.com