Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-10-26 Ref. JB1342986

Web / Interactive Designer - Kuwait
Leo Burnett

The Designer is responsible for the production of first class interfaces for websites, micro sites, and other digital projects. The position requires authentic and modern interface design skills; a solid grasp of the latest web standards; passionate about animation, strong working knowledge of Flash and Action script and a clear understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript fundamentals and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:
• Assist during the interactive design process to create user interfaces that both adhere to best practices and provide a rewarding user experience
• Research, develop and create layouts for new sections and features.
• Help define the graphic identity, user interface, & interactive experience for all our Web sites.
• Design web page layout, user interface graphics, icons, color schemes for new & recurring web projects.
• Perform maintenance of graphics & content for web pages & web sites.
• Work with developers to implement designs into the final product and is able to perform intermediate level front end programming
• Contribute to the accurate definition of project scope, estimates and timelines
• Ensure motion graphics and interaction design communicate successfully for varying technical and performance specifications

Skills

• 2+ years experience in interactive design and programming
• Experience designing highly usable, effective interfaces for web sites and/or web-based applications.
• Is attuned to current trends in design, from corporate through funky and everything in between. Has a solid, modern design sense.
• Fanatical attention to detail down to the pixel.
• Basic comprehension of information design.
• Has a very keen eye on motion graphics
• Expert knowledge in Flash and Actionscript 2 and 3, experience with AS3 a plus
• Proficient in developing standards-compliant HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Basic knowledge of technologies relating to digital video and compression for the web
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, juggle multiple projects at one time and meet tight deadlines.

• English and Arabic (preferred)

Company Profile

Leo Burnett first opened its doors in Chicago on August 5, 1935 with just three employees. Today, Leo Burnett is a global network and a key member of the Paris based Publicis Group SA, the world's fourth largest marketing communications network and second largest media group.
Leo Burnett MENA started in 1981 in Beirut as the first multinational advertising agency in the region. Today, Leo Burnett MENA has offices in Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuwait, Cairo, Beirut, Casablanca and Amman. With its regional headquarters now located in Dubai, Leo Burnett MENA is home to hundreds of passionate brand builders across the region. Creativity, commitment and integrity are all combined to offer clients a competitive advantage through an integrated multidisciplinary communication approach.

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