Graphics/UI Designer - Full-Time
THE JOB:
Quality Attributes Software (QAS) is looking for a talented Graphic / Interface Designer to create and enhance user interfaces for interactive touch screens and websites. We design primarily for flash interfaces but occasionally do css/xhtml sites. If you are experienced or familiar with the areas of graphic design, web design, print design, information architecture, user experience, and enjoy researching to push the overall interactive experience, this is a great career opportunity to contribute to the front-end design of web applications and the overall visual identity of our company. We need individuals who are self-motivated and can learn on their own. Our flexible and exciting office environment provides an excellent atmosphere for a challenging and rewarding career.
The ideal candidates would have a passion to make a difference, step up to challenges, and who have the desire for a long term career with a company who has a “cutting edge” mentality.
THE COMPANY:
QAS is based in Ames, IA, in the heart of the “Silicon Prairie”, and is involved in the energy monitoring and verification field. QAS is a three year old company, founded in Ames, that is experiencing exponential growth year over year. QAS expands the capabilities of Monitoring & Verification by developing these key solutions on an interactive kiosk based platform across varied industries. QAS is a nationally recognized industry leader within the energy business. Long term strategic goals include increasing product offerings and international expansion.
RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:
- Designing high quality and unique proofs/mockups
- Ability to understand complex systems / technical drawings and depict them graphically
- Experimenting with multiple design applications to yield unique results
- Able to quickly research, evaluate and suggest options for solving design / front-end hurdles
- An understanding that overall design must be usable by a target audience
- Ability to recognize clients needs through design meetings
- Ability to create marketing materials, such as brochures, banners, business cards, etc.
- Communicating with team members
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Self-motivated
- Self-learning
THE REQUIREMENTS:
- B.F.A. in Graphic Design or related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with the following Adobe products:
- Fireworks
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Dreamweaver
- InDesign
- Ability to design with a “usability” mentality
OTHER USEFUL SKILLS:
- Experience designing/developing for Flash environments
- Experience with front-end programming such as javascript/css/xhtml
- Experience with animation or 3D rendering
THE CANDIDATE:
- Honest
- Reliable
- Eager to learn
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Ability to problem-solve and brainstorm in a team-oriented environment
- Experience working with short-term deadlines with little supervision
- Ability to work well with non-technical people
THE COMPENSATION:
This is a full time salary position with an expected 40 hours per week. Starting salary will be determined upon experience. Company benefits include health package, matching 401K, dental, long term disability, flex spending, continuing eduation / professional training, and PTO. More information will be provided on request.
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