GUI Designer

Description Classification: Freelance

Compensation: $25 to $35 per hour

The UI Graphic Designer is responsible for helping define the visual interface design (the look-and-feel) for our interactive products (i.e., website, desktop, mobile). An appreciation for brand management and the ability to translate core principles into design elements is important. The ideal candidate has a strong sense for visual design, interaction design, usability, typography, and color. They must have a passion for user-centered design.

Their portfolio must demonstrate a depth of experience with emphasis on user-interface design for web applications or complex data-driven web sites, mobile experience a plus.

They will assist in development of a user interface design style guide that incorporates the visual design elements used across product user interfaces, help develop a visual design library for common user interface elements (buttons, icons, etc.) and conceive, document, and evangelize user interface guidelines and standards company wide.

This individual must also be able to translate their designs into functional prototypes for user testing as well as into high quality HTML/CSS that can make it to a production environment.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. The Creative Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements * 4-6 years of successful design experience and 3-5 years solid web design experience.

Excellent graphic design skills coupled with the ability to conceptualize and design dynamic content and user interfaces as well as compelling static content layouts.

Proficiency working on Macintosh Platform is essential. Some Windows experience is required

Mastery of Photoshop and Illustrator is required.

Must understand design constraints such as browser capabilities, media types, platform differences, and operating systems.

Must have direct final art preparation and production experience.

Demonstrate solid ability to deliver CSS, HTML, XHTML and Flash (AS 3.0) required with JavaScript a plus.