Sr. Web Designer (Club Penguin)

Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) is the division of The Walt Disney Company responsible for the creation and delivery of Disney branded interactive entertainment and informational content across multiple platforms including online, mobile and video game consoles around the globe.



DIMG oversees several lines of business. Disney Interactive Studios, which has five internal game development studios around the world, self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. Disney Online produces Disney.com, the No. 1 kids entertainment and family community Web site, for multiple platforms including PCs and mobile phones, as well as the Disney Family Network of Web sites for moms. Additionally, Disney Online develops and publishes an industry leading suite of online virtual worlds for kids and families. Disney Interactive Studios and Disney Online work together to leverage the platform-specific expertise of the collective group to create a line of interconnected, multiplatform interactive entertainment experiences. Disney Mobile Japan includes the Disney Mobile phone service as well as the region’s highly successful mobile content business. DIMG also develops new online technologies and distribution platforms and operates the online technical backbone and infrastructure that power the Web presence of The Walt Disney Company including category leaders ESPN.com, ABC.com, and ABCNEWS.com. DIMG is headquartered in North Hollywood, Calif., with content available directly or through third parties in many major markets worldwide, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.



Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com), a division of Disney Online, provides one of the largest and fastest-growing virtual worlds for children. Club Penguin works to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The virtual world of Club Penguin contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience. Club Penguin is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, and can be played in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.



POSITION SUMMARY



Senior web designer for Club Penguin, setting precedents in layout creation and various web design production work. Significant input into strategic web design and design standards (internal and external). The ideal candidate is an extremely creative, detail oriented designer, a collaborative thinker, and one who can thrive in a demanding, fast paced environment.



RESPONSIBILITIES:



· Contribute to the design of new sections for the website, redesigning existing sections.



· Collaborate on the creation of design standards and style guides for Web projects.



· Effectively represent the design discipline and actively participate in Web project lifecycles.



· Develop and maintain web design processes and methods.



· Stay up-to-date with latest design trends and techniques.



· Provide expert design support and direction to the Web team.



QUALIFICATIONS:



· Degree in graphic design, new media design or equivalent



· 5+ years in graphic design, preferably web related



· Fluency in Flash, Photoshop, and Illustrator.



SKILLS & ABILITIES:



· Expert in all aspects of graphic design for Web



· Excellent visual aesthetic and problem solving abilities.



· Knowledge of web compliant design and usability principles.



· Self-motivated, and able to work under very tight deadlines.



· Able to ensure company standards of quality are maintained on every project.



· Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.



· Experience with Flash design preferred.



· Knowledge of HTML and CSS a plus.



Salary:



Competitive wage and benefits based on experience and qualifications



Location:



Must be able to work in Kelowna, BC, Canada



Submission Information:



To expedite consideration, we highly recommend that you BOTH upload your resume AND copy and paste the text when creating your candidate profile.



A special privacy policy applies to applicants for jobs based in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and/or Ontario. Please click on the link titled “Canada Privacy Notice” on the left-hand navigation bar for more information

Maiores informações: https://disney.recruitmax.com/main/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=231073