Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for a Visual Designer or Advertising industry experience on a Contract opportunity with a leading company in Atlanta, Ga. 30309 SUMMARY We are is looking for a Visual Designer with unique abilities and experience focused on social news media to support the breadth of design execution across the .com site and related editorial content. As a Visual Designer you will provide design execution and delivery on web and interactive projects, contribute to mobile design initiatives and TV platforms. Working in collaboration with technical and editorial stakeholders you will support execution and delivery of solutions that balance user needs with business goals and technology capabilities. You will also seek to exploit the opportunities for innovative visual design offered by new and emerging technology and social platforms. We are looking for someone who will have the design experience and flexibility to execute on quick iterative releases yet still have a passion for design being pixel perfect and have established aesthetic. EXPERIENCE • Work with Art Director/Creative Director to complete design elements of projects according to an agreed brief (i.e. schedules, resources etc.) with a high degree of independence delivering innovative, engaging and world class design solutions • Work with key senior editorial staff, reporters, researchers and client side programmers to conceptualize and produce rich visual narratives and interactive experiences. • Stay up-to-date with trends in visual communication, especially web design standards and social news and media sites. • Work with internal project stakeholders to define information architecture, navigation, labeling and design standards for visualizations & interactive features. Must be attentive to detail and able to identify gaps and friction points that contribute to a poor user experience (cross-browser issues, cross-platform issues) • Take a user-centered approach in concepting and crafting design solutions that meet both user needs and product strategy requirements • Must be attentive to detail and able to identify gaps and friction points that contribute to a poor user experience (crossbrowser issues, cross-platform issues) This position is responsible for creating compelling social news experiences, showcasing the real-time interactions on a page and supporting a host of graphic production in support of the 30+ vertical category sites that are currently part of the core . The site is in the midst of a monumental growth curve and as a result we are increasing the designers in support of the various category properties from new feature banners to design and development of new sections, modules and apps. As has been written in the press we are now set to expand to europe and in multiple languages so we need a team that can grow with us. If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online or email directly to glenn.garrett@adeccona.com The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design with emphasis on Media Design, Interactive Media, Information Design or related equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • Minimum 3-5 years experience or equivalent work in graphic design or interaction design. • Candidates must be proficient in Adobe CS4 tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash) and have an understanding of HTML5 and CSS3. • An added plus to have proficiency in OmniGraffle/Axure for Wireframes/User Flows. • Must be highly organized with strong attention to detail with ability to self manage and work independently in some cases of the larger UX group • Must be a good multi-tasking person, able to prioritize personal workload and deliver against deadlines with minimal guidance and moving delivery dates. Apply Online About Adecco North America Adecco is a Fortune Global 500 company and the world leader in workforce solutions. Our comprehensive service offering includes temporary and contract staffing, permanent recruitment, outplacement and career services, training and consulting. Adecco is an equal opportunity employer. Keywords:   IT