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Leading Integrated Agency looking for Interactive Art Director

Babcock & Jenkins, one of the premier B2B agencies in the US, is looking for an accomplished Interactive Art Director of integrated marketing communications to help drive client success. With almost 20 years experience. We manage some of the most accomplished marketers including Qwest, Omniture, Ciena, Epicor, DHL, IBM and others. We are known for producing both strong business results and award-winning creative. Located in one of the best cities in the world (Portland, Oregon), we are determined to keep raising the proverbial bar.

Is your design methodology driven by context? As Interactive Art Director, you will be responsible for concept and development of experiences in the digital space – including websites, interactive, rich media units, video, banners, games and whatever else you can dream up. B&J designers are versatile and multi-faceted. A deep passion for solving problems with creativity and style and a strong grasp of web technologies and tools is expected — as is a team-oriented mentality and a healthy respect for the role your work plays in the broader integrated experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients to understand marketing objectives, translate them into creative solutions and persuasively present those solutions to peers and clients

• Be accountable for the quality of day-to-day creative assets as well as long-term strategic projects

• Interact with clients to establish good professional relationships and effectively present and sell creative work

• Collaborate with writers, developers, strategists etc. to ensure the best digital result conceptually and creatively

• Assist the Creative Director and Project Manager in ensuring creative deadlines are met

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of interactive design experience

• Team player who creates opportunities for innovation and excellence

• Deep understanding of design principles (conceptualize and design web experiences, including wireframes and UX mapping)

• A solid understanding of HTML/CSS, Javascript

• Working knowledge of ActionScript

• Specialized knowledge of all design software
  
  
• Stay up-to-date on new trends and ideologies in the digital world

• Time management: ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines

• Experience with online media, social networks, rich media and digital trends

• Comfortable working as a creative leader with clients

And, of course:

• Strong online portfolio with working examples

• Strong leadership illustrated through example

• A passion for design, with an eye for detail, a good understanding of visual hierarchy and usability

• Able to work independently in a deadline-sensitive and fast-paced environment

• Maintain high level of design quality and strong work ethic

• Attention to detail and superb skill with typography, layout and color

• Confidence, not arrogance

• A distinct sense of humor