The Interactive Designer is a key role within our clients Design team. You must be able to create visual design elements for the Internet and other digital media, and produce the necessary client side coding (HTML, Javascript, Actionscript etc.) to animate and enable user interaction. You will be responsible for consistently delivering communications messages to clients’ audiences in an engaging manner.

The Opportunity:

This is a permanent role based in Sydney, Australia. You will be joining one of Australia’s longest running full service digital agencies, a key part of an award-winning international network. Your colleagues are enthusiastic and motivated thought leaders and you will be working with large Australian and global organisations realise success in the competitive digital arena. As part of a young, energetic team we are seeking an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and enjoys responsibility. We want a person able to take ownership of a problem, and work until a suitable solution has been developed - while consistently exceeding expectations.

A very attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant in line with market conditions and your relevant experience.

Ideally applicants will have valid Australian working rights however strong applicants with relevant expertise may be able to obtain business sponsorship (457).

Your Responsibilities:

• Design and development of Internet related graphics and animations.

• Production of client side scripting languages such as HTML, Javascript, Actionscript and DHTML for delivery of designs via a web browser or CD-Rom.

• Coordination with other Design and Development team members to determine how design is to be implemented.

• Adhering to established design guidelines and quality standards.

• Adhering to agreed review and delivery processes and timetables, working within budgeted time allowances.

• Ensuring Project Managers and other stakeholders are notified of any changes to project deliverables.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree or training in Graphic Design, Programming or a related area.

• At least 4-5 years experience as an Interactive Designer in one of the following areas; Interactive Design Agency, Advertising Agency, Print or Broadcast Design Agency.

• Expertise in the latest design software on PC or Mac. Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator skills required. Knowledge of other interactive and graphics technologies are encouraged (Video, Audio, 3D).

• Understanding of GUI design, information design and interaction design.

• Strong coding skills in HTML, Javascript, DHTML and Flash Actionscript. Knowledge of the capabilities of browsers and Interactive Design programs such as Flash, and design constraints of the Internet.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment. Comfortable developing ideas in collaboration with other designers and taking direction from the Head of Design or Art Directors members.

• Appreciation of brand guidelines and the importance of working within visual constraints.

• Visual and technical creativity and a focus on attention to detail and design excellence.

TO APPLY:

If you’re interested in this opportunity please contact Greg Dwyer on +61 (0)405 051 443 or email gd@happener.com

Alternatively you may fill in the below form and we’ll get back to you.

We will need to see:

• A current resume
• An impressive portfolio of your work online/offline