Hello All! We are currently looking for an Associate Creative Director to join our Online Platform team. The Associate Creative Director (ACD) is an experienced design professional with a focus on the design of user interfaces for web applications. Must have a demonstrated passion for systematic design and use meticulous detail when applying patterns and standards. This role entails taking wireframes from black and white simplicity and delivers detail-rich, yet clean and simple interfaces with a consistent user experience. Must be familiar with the UCD process. The ACD will assist the Creative Director in the definition of program-level strategy, and manage the operations of an in-house design team.
The ACD will assist the Creative Director in the definition of program-level strategy, and manage the operations of an in-house design team as follows: * Lead senior and junior visual designers with daily interaction and review of work * Participate in research, project meetings and strategic presentations * Schedule and allocate visual design staff as needed to ensure that projects are meeting milestones with efficiency and quality * Create visual design assets when needed to complete package deliverables * Collaborate with UX and Technology to develop concept demos, site maps and user interaction models * Attend meetings with UX members to learn and understand BA and SME business requirements so that effective creative briefs can be created * Assist in the preparation of creative briefs with the Creative Director to prepare the visual design staff for new projects * Work closely with the Technology prototype team and presentation layer developers to ensure the seamless translation of visual design concepts to completed product Specific responsibilities: * Work closely with interaction designers to define standards and provide input to the flows and wireframes * Work closely with developers and vendors to ensure the adherence of style guide standards * Deliver visual design mockups along with very detailed specs (layout rules, annotations, style guide references). * Meet and respond to the challenges of a continually evolving style guide. * Analyze and translate usability research findings into design improvements * Create, evaluate, and modify visual prototypes to support usability and development processes * Design and optimize graphical assets, typography, iconography and templates within the parameters of the general guidelines. * Develops concepts supplied by senior creative personnel into strategies and visual solutions for package deliverables * Designs user interaction demos, concepts demos, multimedia explorations and other creative solutions to develop projects within the UX team * Conducts color and photographic studies as needed to maintain brand consistency * Maintains constant evaluation of competitors online presentation and looks for new ways to enhance the online experience for our customers * Does regular research across all industries to keep abreast of the latest in visual design trends and interaction solutions Minimum Requirements: * Degree in Graphic Design, HCI, Industrial Design, Interface Design, Interaction Design, Communication Design, or equivalent level of proven experience. * Experience designing for web applications, ecommerce, or transactional sites a plus * Interactive agency or financial experience a plus * Proven communication and organization skills; ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting. * Strong skills in rapid prototyping and iterative design using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and/or additional creative tools. * Expert knowledge of interface design standards and best practices * An online portfolio of samples must be presented for review Merrill Lynch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If interested, please send resume with portfolio or URL samples to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------- This message w/attachments (message) may be privileged, confidential or proprietary, and if you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender, do not use or share it and delete it. Unless specifically indicated, this message is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of any investment products or other financial product or service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official statement of Merrill Lynch. Subject to applicable law, Merrill Lynch may monitor, review and retain e-communications (EC) traveling through its networks/systems. The laws of the country of each sender/recipient may impact the handling of EC, and EC may be archived, supervised and produced in countries other than the country in which you are located. This message cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. This message is subject to terms available at the following link: http://www.ml.com/e-communications_terms/. By messaging with Merrill Lynch you consent to the foregoing. -------------------------------------------------------- ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
