Mike Industries

My friends at MercuryCloud in Seattle are looking for some good print and interactive designers. As is evidenced by this photo — taken yesterday from their 4th of July party — they have some pretty sweet office space and they are not afraid to host kegs in it:

James Robinson and Will Prater are the principals of MercuryCloud. They are great guys, and if you’d like to work with them on some high-profile, high-caliber stuff, click the “Continue Reading” link for a full job description.

Print Designer

Our team is looking for a freelance print designer for a short to long-term contract position. Please only apply is you have at least 3 – 5 years of work experience and a portfolio site in which to review work.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project team and fellow designers to maintain consistent designs that align with client expectations and project initiatives.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints and within project deadlines
• Ability to apply your knowledge of color theory, typography, illustration, branding, storytelling and iconography on a broad range of projects.
• Ability to design compelling visual executions using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other design software.
• Effectively work in a team environment and contribute your ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to generate multiple and distinct compositions while interpreting client’s needs outlined in creative briefs.

Qualifications

• Design related degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• At least three (3) years of work experience in a design firm, agency or studio.
• Strong working knowledge of design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
• A tight portfolio displaying creative flair demonstrating experience in developing corporate identity and collateral systems
• Experience applying theories related to color themes, use of space, typography, and visual hierarchy.

No phone calls please. Electronic portfolios only accepted. Send us your convincing cover letter and resume. We are interviewing now.

Freelance Interactive Designer

Our team is looking for a freelance designer for a short to long-term contract positions. Please only apply is you have at least 3 – 5 years of work experience and a portfolio site in which to review work.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project team and fellow designers to maintain consistent designs that align with client expectations and project initiatives.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints and within project deadlines
• Ability to apply your knowledge of color theory, typography, motion graphics, illustration, branding, storytelling and iconography on a broad range of projects.
• Create powerful and integrated experiences taking into consideration of content, navigation structure and usability issues.
• Ability to design compelling visual executions using Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of CSS, XHTML, or PHP a plus.
• Create interfaces taking into consideration usability and visual hierarchy.
• Effectively work in a team environment and contribute your ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to generate multiple and distinct compositions while interpreting client’s needs outlined in creative briefs.

Qualifications

• Design related degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• At least three (3) years of work experience in a design firm, agency or studio.
• Strong working knowledge of design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash. Knowledge of Director, After Effects, and 3D software definitely a plus.
• A tight portfolio displaying creative flair demonstrating experience in developing interactive and multimedia work.
• Experience applying theories related to color themes, use of space, typography, and visual hierarchy.

No phone calls please. Electronic portfolios only accepted. Send us your convincing cover letter and resume. We are interviewing now.