The Web & Media Designer will create emails for distribution to B2B and B2C customers incorporating the MagnetStreet brand & design principles.  This will integrate UI and our marketing strategy to be visually effective and lead to conversion.  Working alongside a talented team of designers, this position reports to the Marketing Communications Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Create email and web layouts including content formatting, CSS creation, HTML files, JavaScript, custom design graphics, usability (UI), as well as launch within project guidelines and timelines.

Collaborate with Marketing and IT to develop, improve, and execute media and web projects that blend features and functionality.

 Understand and incorporate user experience knowledge by translating customer requirements into impactful user interface.

Work as part of a collaborative team to provide high-quality deliverables that drive conversion.

 Ensure the consistency of MagnetStreet’s branding and design principles in all published work.

Experience:

Web Design, Digital Media Design, or Visual Arts course completion required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Email system experience required; ExactTarget experience helpful

1-3 years of web design and development required

Ability to write well-designed code preferred

Ability to problem solve HTML codes preferred

Some back-end development experience helpful

User experience (web & email) knowledge preferred

Stays on top of new trends & technologies relating to Web Design

High degree of creativity

Ability to process work independently

Demonstration of good design principles, attention to detail, and focus

Ability to work with outsourced vendors

Excellent communication and time management skills

Able to handle multiple projects and meet competing deadlines

Current online portfolio preferred

Strong working knowledge required:

JavaScript (including YUI and Prototype frameworks)

HTML

CSS

Adobe Creative Suite, version 5 preferred

Flash knowledge helpful

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to job@magnetstreet.com.  Include online portfolio, if you have one.