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Publication or Company Wenner Media
Job Title Web Designer
Industry Entertainment, Internet/Online/New Media, Magazine Publishing
Salary Competitive
Benefits 401K/403B, Dental, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY
Job Requirements Wenner Media seeks a Web Designer who has strong online design and production skills, with focus on user centric design. The ideal candidate will deliver innovative, quality web design that is consistent with the brand, the overall design direction of the various Wenner Media Web sites, and the goals of the company. Predominant duty will be the visual transition of wire frames to full color web pages and web application interfaces. Other deliverables may include marketing web pages, emails, image production, & application design.

Most importantly, the ideal candidate is someone who puts the same level of effort into the smallest production take as they do into a major marketing campaign. No job is too big or too small.

This person must also be able to take direction well listening and responding to the feedback you receive and taking initiative to provide alternatives when needed to illustrate your point.

Qualifications:
Expert level grasp of applicable software is required; particularly Photoshop, Illustrator
Expert level production skills required, including attention to typography (tracking, leading), production, image optimization
Solid understanding of Flash and Action Scripting is preferred.
Strong understanding of old and new web technologies
Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of graphic and Web design, and usability, with a strong user-centered design orientation
Must be able to work under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment
Exhibit excellent customer service attitude and skills

Minimum Professional and Technical Skills:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
3+ years Web production and design experience
Experience designing with Photoshop & HTML
Experience working on a highly trafficked Web sites and big brands
Exceptional organizational and analytic skills
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Strong project and people management skills
Ability to work under deadlines and within a dynamic environment
About Our Company Wenner Media publishes Rolling Stone, Us Weekly and Men's Journal Magazines as well as RollingStone.com and UsMagazine.com.
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