Transcript Peloquin_Project1Analysis

Industry
Analysis
Jerin Peloquin
GD 491 – Web Design &
Multimedia Portfolio Review
Creative and UI Designer
 Company:
Plan International USA
 Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
 Job Posting:
http://www.jobsinri.com/seek/resultdetail.
aspx?jobnum=709566
 Specific Portfolio Requirements: Print and
web portfolio required
Creative and UI Designer (cont.)
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Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Creative
Design
3-5 years experience in print & digital
creative design
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Skill Sets Required:
Solid understanding of user interface,
navigation, page layout, and design
specifically for the web.
Creative and UI Designer (cont.)
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Skill Sets Required (cont.):
Branded and practical experience in
graphics creation with Photoshop.
Practical exposure and/or experience with
HTML, CSS, and ASP.NET.
Experience in multimedia creation with
Flash/ActionScript a plus
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Creative and UI Designer (cont.)
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Skill Sets Required (cont.):
Ability to communicate and present
directly with peers, managers, and project
stakeholders.
Strong organization skills to manage
multiple timelines and complete tasks
quickly within the constraints of timelines
and budgets.
Ability to grow professionally in a highly
flexible and fast-moving environment.
Graphic Designer
 Company:
APCo Worldwide
 Location: Washington, DC
 Job Posting:
http://www.coroflot.com/public/job_deta
ils.asp?job_id=37665&all=y
 Specific Portfolio Requirements: None
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Graphic Designer (cont.)
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Job Requirements:
 BA/BS/BFA in a related field
 one to three years of relevant design
experience
Specific Skill Sets Required:
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Proficiency with a PC/Mac, PowerPoint,
Keynote, MS Office Suite and Adobe CS Suite
InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop are
also required.
Product Designer
 Company:
EK Success Brands
 Location: Kansas City, Missouri
 Job Posting:
http://www.coroflot.com/public/job_deta
ils.asp?job_id=37638&type_of_work=2
 Specific Portfolio Requirements: Resume,
portfolio samples and salary requirements
Product Designer (cont.)
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Requirements:
Minimum BS/BFA/Associate degree in the
art field or equivalent experience of one to
two years in the creative-technical field
required
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Skill Sets Required:
Proficiency with CS4, Indesign, Adobe
Photoshop and Illustrator
Web Designer
 Company:
Infusionsoft
 Location: Gilbert, Arizona
 Job Posting:
http://www.coroflot.com/public/job_deta
ils.asp?job_id=36222&type_of_work=2&job
_category_id_18=18
 Specific Portfolio Requirements: Resume &
portfolio samples of previous work
Web Designer (cont.)
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Job Requirements:
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BA/BS or higher degree in Web Design or
related discipline (i.e. Graphic Design, Industrial
Design, Visual Design) preferred
3+ years of professional experience in
Interactive Design; Visual Design skills a plus
Specific Skill Sets Required:
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Strong Visual Design/Layout/Typography skillset
Must possess mastery of Photoshop and
Illustrator
High level of comfort with web-based
technologies; i.e. CSS, HTML
Web Designer (cont.)
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Specific Skill Sets Required:
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Ability to document user experience and
interactivity through wireframes, flowcharts,
screenshots, design specifications and demos
Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate designs
Strong problem-solving, creative,
communication and negotiation skills
Experience working with other Technical
disciplines (PM, Dev, Test), as well as Business
and Marketing
Designer
 Company:
Publicis Seattle
 Location: Seattle, Washington
 Job Posting:
http://www.coroflot.com/public/job_deta
ils.asp?job_id=37625&type_of_work=2
 Specific Portfolio Requirements: Cover
letter with salary requirement and resume
Designer (cont.)
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Requirements:
At least 2 years experience
Knows the ins-and-outs of collateral, POP,
and retail materials
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Skill Sets Required:
Somebody with a sense of humor.
Pro-active – knowing everything starts with
your own initiative.