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[IxDA Discuss] Job: Project Manager for Interactive Studio: *Seattle*:
Design Commission: Full Time
On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 12:24 AM, live <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Where?
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> On Aug 4, 2008, at 9:20 AM, David Conrad wrote:
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> Design Commission is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the process of
>> design and development on multiple interactive projects. We are a small
>> studio with a core focus on the design of Web-based interactive projects
>> including marketing micro sites, brochure ware Web sites and Web
>> applications. You will work directly with the studio partners to define
>> project scope and studio schedules as well as participate in the entire
>> process of projects from inception to delivery. You will facilitate client
>> meetings and regular internal check-ins with designers and developers to
>> manage the day-to-day flow of work for several projects concurrently.
>>
>> This position requires:
>>
>> Skills:
>>
>> * Excellent communication skills – both external and internal –
>> required.
>> * Organization, self-motivation and, above all, attention to detail.
>> * The ability to manage process efficiently between internal and
>> external teams
>> * Budget management / cost control orientation and results
>> * Strong creative, technical and business aptitude
>> * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with overlapping
>> deadlines and shared resources
>>
>>
>> Responsibilities:
>>
>> * Help develop clear and realistic estimates including: schedule,
>> budget, deliverables and reporting processes
>> * Manage estimates, timelines and project plans (project scope) to
>> ensure high quality and timely delivery
>> * Identify and manage potential risks
>> * Manage the unexpected gracefully and effectively
>> * Assist in the management of client relationships from beginning to end
>> * Organize and set clear expectations for tasks and deliverables
>> * Excellent analytic, presentation and writing skills required
>> * Gather and organize assets from client
>> * Conduct client reviews and gather approvals/feedback
>> * Conduct thorough quality assurance testing
>> * Document change-management process
>>
>>
>> Qualifications:
>>
>> * Minimum 3 years experience in the Interactive field as project/program
>> manager
>> * Recognizing and leveraging existing solutions and resources
>> * Sharing best practices with other producers and members of the
>> production team when applicable
>> * Keeping a sense of humor and a positive attitude
>> * Comprehensive understanding of web development, online production,
>> project management and finance/budgets
>> * Understanding of Web application space and technologies including
>> LAMP, RoR, HTML/CSS, Flash, Flex, AJAX, JavaScript, Web Standards, SEO, and
>> user-centered design
>> * Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound
>>
>>
>> Benefits:
>>
>> * Small, comfortable work-environment (with an Art Gallery located in
>> the space) with lots of friendly people
>> * World-class client roster
>> * Opportunity to establish best-practices for studio PM
>> * Many small perks including bus pass, on-site massage
>> * Retirement and fantastic health/dental benefits
>>
>>
>> Interested applicants should respond with BOTH cover letter and resume,
>> including salary requirements, via email to jobs08 {a t} designcommission
>> dot com.
>>
>> David Conrad
>> Studio Director
>>
>> Design Commission
>> Brilliant Interactive Experiences
>>
>> Studio: (206) 223-7709
>> Mobile: (206) 349-5477
>> DesignCommission.com
>>
>
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