Are you the creative type? Do you like to make a web UI pretty, functional, and give it a layout users will remember? Do you love beautiful and clean Javascript, HTML5, and CSS3? If you're nodding right now then keep reading.

A well funded startup in Venice Beach is seeking you! The current team is a lean group of coders that love Cali, the beach, having a good time on Friday night, Ruby, Rails, and JavaScript. There is an opening for someone who has startup in their blood, knows the ins and outs of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. It would be a plus if you have been introduced to backbone.js, knockout.js, or underscore.js.

Competitive base salary along with a nice benefits package will be offered.

If you would be interested in hearing more please send your resume to [email protected]

Horizon Hobby has a full time position in industrial design. Will design styling of new products in development for Horizon Hobby’s exclusive brands. Work with the Product Development team to first complete preliminary, and then final production work on new product styling, design, form, shape, trim and/or color. Design for innovation, marketability, and manufacturability.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design.
• 4 or more years of industrial design experience.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following 3D applications: Solidworks, ProE, or Rhino 3D.
• Must be proficient in all of the following: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Must be able to present innovative product design concepts based on input and vision of Product Development team.
• Self-starter capable of multi-tasking, organizing and setting work priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills. Experience working in a collaborative team environment required.
• Experience working in the auto (or similar) industry a plus.

Working on a project with a large name brand. Looking for a player with ECommerce of DailyDeal experience. Will require a real independent creative mind.
Potential for a full time position and equity based on skill set and startup growth.
Initially a part time role. Looking for real entrepreneurs.

We are a new marketing agency that mines data and analyzes it to identify and predict cultural trends then produce content on behalf of brands. We do a lot more than this, but what’s important to know is that we’re a group of passionate, creative people who are committed to doing something visionary. Always looking to engage other like-spirited independent people who can in some way support our cause.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals for a paid internship in our Creative Department as an Art Director Intern.

YOUR ROLE:
The Art Director Intern provides basic conceptual thinking and art direction skills. He/she pushes the boundaries of creative excellence in all projects. The Art Director Intern must have the ability to collaborate with other members of the creative department as well as team members from other core departments in order to achieve client satisfaction.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handle less complex assignments in department with minimal supervision
- Execute creative concepts that are on strategy across all media (digital, social, animation & video)
- Must fill in the gaps on concepts developed by more senior members of the creative group
- Basic ability to think strategically
- Manage workflow efficiently and take responsibility for timing and delivery
- Partner with manager on applying marketing techniques to the job
- Partner with manager to develop great work within guidelines and budget of the assignment
- Work collaboratively with creative partners, other members of creative and core departments

QUALIFICATIONS
• Have a portfolio showcasing ability in Art Direction and Advertising
• Excellent understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong visual communication and layout skills
• Candidate must be flexible and able to work independently and focus on projects as well as work well with other team members
• Reliable and results oriented; ability to work well under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines
• Great attention to details
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction as well as collaboratively as part of a project team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Web Standards and CSS Based Layout

Work with the FX Lead, Artists, Engineers and Designers to create exciting and impactful visual effects, including:

Explosions
Weapon impacts
Smoke, fire, sparks
Weather
Liquid
Atmosphere
Realistic explosions
Gore
Whatever else the needs of the experience demand

Work alone or with Designers, Artists and Animators to populate the world with visual effects.
Understand and respect the performance limitations of real time environments.
Work closely with Effects Engineers and Scripters.

This is a contingent / temporary position (of indefinite duration) in Redmond, WA, through Volt Workforce Solutions, based in Raleigh, NC. We are among the largest staffing companies in the US for contingent/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated companies in the US.



Required Skills for this FX Artist 2 position include the following:


Must possess an art-related degree and/or comparable professional experience
Must have an exceptional visual and technical understanding of effect and particle generation in real and non real-time Renderers
Should be proficient in Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, 3DS Max, and/or XSI; proficiency in other offline simulation and rendering technologies a plus
Must have experience with real-time physics systems
Understanding of 3D Animation a plus
Experience working with a variety of Engines also a plus
Must have excellent communication, time-management and organizational skills, as well as the ability to accept, address and provide feedback to/from other artists
Must also be task-driven, self-motivated and proactive, and able to work well under deadlines

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We expect that with 5+ years of experience you'll have expert knowledge of software and an eye for great typography and design - but we're really interested in that extra special skill you can bring to our team . Are you a motion graphics whiz? Can you write processing code? Do you take great photographs? Are you a great copywriter, and/or a razor sharp strategic thinker?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we'd love to hear from you. At Astro we work in a variety of media, so a diverse skill set and the ability to work in a cross-disciplinary environment is essential. Additionally, an understanding of youth culture is imperative. Be it through your own interests or your ultra keen 6th sense, you know what's happening in the areas of music, gaming, fashion, entertainment, and action sports. Perhaps most importantly, you understand how to connect all these dots to build great products and brands. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience, and skill-set:

Specific Skills

* Must have at least 5+ years experience as a Designer or equivalent position.
* Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
* Must have expert knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.
* Experience with and knowledge ofAfter Effects, Cinema 4D or Maya.
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and a strong attention to detail.
* Ability to conceptualize and execute a project from beginning to end.
* Must have a can do attitude and strong work ethics.
* Creative, solutions oriented and a self starter.

http://www.astrostudios.com/careers/#careerPost1

We are looking for an inspiring Brand Director with 7+ years experience to both elevate the Astro brand within the marketplace, as well as lead client brand strategy programs.

The Brand Director will work with our existing creation teams to develop and oversee the brand development process, set the strategy, and lead projects from kick off to completion. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively to cultivate a unique, credible and powerful brand voice for our clients.

Specific Skills

Applicant's portfolios should include samples of successfully developed brand positions and strategies from a range of clients, as well as execute the following at the highest level:

· Scope and manage cohesive brand identities and packaging capabilities for a spectrum of clients seeking to create or refresh their brands.
· Cultivate a unique, credible and powerful brand voice for our clients and their key markets.
· Develop and oversee brand design structure, set the strategy, and lead projects from kick off to completion.
· Ensure consistent, coherent and concise communication to our internal and external clients.
· Establish work streams that ensure high-quality high-impact brand strategies are delivered to clients.
· Outstanding problem solving skills with innovative solutions to complex branding issues.
· The ability to inspire and challenge the branding and design world daily.


NOTE:
Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents need to have authorization to work in the US in order to apply.

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Fiskars is looking for a part-time, limited term (estimated length 3-9 months) employee to fill the role of Freelance Graphic Designer/Production Artist.

This position will produce visual design solutions that best translate marketing and brand strategies. This person will be responsible for the development and execution of packaging, retail displays, graphics, marketing collateral and other brand communication needs from concept to production.

Responsibilities:
1. Conceive, create, and develop design solutions for retail packaging, visual merchandising, marketing collateral, and other brand communication materials.
2. Prepare digital files for reproduction following department guidelines, delivers to traffic coordinator for approval and vendor delivery.
3. Develop mock-up samples for customer presentations including packaging and digital renderings.
4. Collaborate with and receive direction from Art Director in concept development and layout design. Communicate and present multiple concepts and design solutions to Art Director and marketing managers review.

We have the brands, resources, and creative environment to intensify your career success. Come join a team that is talented, hard-working and energetic!