Interactive creative shop is seeking a Senior Designer for their Los Angeles office. We work with some of the world's most recognizable brands and have a solid reputation in the industry. Headquartered in New York City with offices in Los Angeles and London, we are expanding our team to meet the growing business needs of our clients. This position requires an individual who is a self-starter, able to manage him or herself, able to design in a variety of styles and is comfortable in any stage of the campaign process. This person must be able to work well with others on a small team and have a clear understanding the advertising agency process. This is a great opportunity for anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit who is looking to grow with a small, independently owned company. The position will start as a 3 month freelance position with the option to move into a full-time position. Please read and consider the responsibilities and qualifications thoroughly before applying. You MUST include a link to your portfolio. Responsibilities: • Work alongside Creative Directors to develop ideas and solutions for clients • Coordinate with Project Managers and team to implement projects • Create initial design comps for projects • Animate static boards • Work with other designers/developers to flesh out ideas • Manage junior designers to help them reach their potential • Manage quality control of all necessary projects, even ones that you have not initiated • Communicate complex designs to developer for more complex coding/development • Work with Creative Director and Client Services to design boards for proposals Requirements: • 3-4 years of industry experience • MUST have agency experience • Extensive knowledge of Online advertising and Rich Media Ads, including best practices and limitations (1+ years experience) • Exceptional Portfolio showing strong Layout, Design and Typography • Outstanding animation skills with attention to detail and passion for creating pixel perfect designs • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite • Strong Flash abilities with intermediate Actionscript knowledge • Must be able to work in the office – no remote applicants please • Can work on multiple projects at once and shift between them with ease • Able to accurately estimate how long tasks will take and sticks to the timelines agreed to • Understanding of other Web Technologies and how they interact (html/css, javascript, php, mysql, flash remoting, facebook api) • Strong Communication skills • Self Motivated, Self Learner • Wants to have a job that they are passionate about and committed to bringing new ideas and technologies to everyone on the team • Wants to have a lot of fun doing what they love with a solid group of good people Desired Abilities but not required: • Motion Graphics experience with Adobe After Effects • Video Editing experience • Experience with 3D software package • Facebook and other social media creative PLEASE DO NOT CALL TO INQUIRE. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED REGULARLY AND IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED, WE WILL CONTACT YOU.