MediaStorm is a multimedia production studio based in New York City and collaborating virtually with creative resources around the globe. MediaStorm’s principal aim is to usher in a new era of multimedia storytelling, via our publication and our industry-leading production and consulting services. We are actively seeking candidates for positions as interactive designer and developer.
INTERACTIVE DESIGNER
Interactive designers shape the look and feel of mediastorm.org as well as projects for MediaStorm’s clients.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing cutting-edge user interfaces and developing interactive design specs. Experience designing across multiple media (broadcast, print, online) is a strong plus.
Description
The Interactive Designer will:
Create world-class multimedia pieces and innovative production tool interfaces
Design websites, broadcast and print marketing products
Conceptualize and document requirements for user interfaces
Work with Multimeda Producers and Project Managers to establish production timelines
Participate in client meetings and design to their needs
Work with developers to implement designs and interfaces
Qualifications
The applicant should have:
A passion for design and a strong visual style
Ability to collaborate with a diverse team
Ability to self-manage and meet aggressive deadlines
Ability to work virtually and to travel as necessary
A strong appreciation for photography and multimedia storytelling
At least two years of professional digital design experience, focus on interactive media a plus
Ability to use typography, layout, color, images, motion and interactivity to create strong designs
Knowledge and skill with digital design applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, After Effects, etc.
Ability to work in Macromedia Flash and HTML a strong plus
DEVELOPER
MediaStorm is looking for a passionate and self-motivated Developer to implement Flash, Web 2.0 and database projects for mediastorm.org as well as projects for MediaStorm’s clients.
The ideal candidate will have proven technical expertise coding in Actionscript and creating dynamic, database-driven web sites. Experience working in PHP, Javascript, Ajax and SQL is a strong plus.
Description
MediaStorm Developers will:
Build world-class multimedia websites using Actionscript and other appropriate languages
Code back-end website solutions in PHP
Write javascript to deliver dynamic, client-side web content
Develop innovative production and workflow tools
Work with Multimedia Producers, Interactive Designers and Project Managers to establish production timelines
Conceive of innovative storytelling approaches to further MediaStorm’s storytelling mission
Participate in client meetings and develop to their needs
Work with designers to implement designs and user interfaces
Be responsible for testing code across browsers and platforms
Build database applications for in-house data storage needs as well as for web site data delivery
Maintain a development environment
Manage deployment of code updates to live websites
Qualifications
The successful applicant should have:
An appreciation of well designed and implemented user interfaces
Ability to collaborate with a diverse team
Ability to self-manage and meet aggressive deadlines
Ability to work virtually and to travel as necessary
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
At least two years of professional development experience, focus on interactive media a plus
Knowledge and skill in Actionscript, PHP, Javascript, Ajax and SQL
How to Apply
Send a resume with links to your online portfolio, references and a brief overview explaining why you wish to work with MediaStorm to careers@mediastorm.org.
