Interactive Designer
Eager to expand your web design portfolio? Larsen is the place to do it! Work with award-winning colleagues and mentors who are dedicated to design excellence. We’re passionate about creating unique, beautiful, well-crafted interactive solutions for tech firms, retailers, cultural institutions, architects, and consumer goods — to name a few.
The Interactive Designer works closely with senior interactive designers, developers, producers, and other Larsen creative and account staff to design a variety of interactive solutions that address client needs and objectives. The top candidate should have exceptional creative and technical skills with experience in information and interface design, and a growing understanding of interactive media.
A standout design portfolio with solid design sensibilities in interactive media, software proficiency, flexibility, a commitment to quality, and self-motivation are required of this position. Business communication and leadership skills are essential.
The ideal Interactive Designer will have:
- Excellent typographic and visual design skills utilized in online environments
- Strong, targeted concepts and well-executed solutions
- Knowledge and basic understanding of web technologies: HTML, CSS, and Flash; ActionScript a plus
- Ability to work on multiple projects for multiple clients at any time
- Friendly demeanor and collaborative style necessary for team/client interaction
- Entry level experience creating interactive solutions
Preferred additional experience:
- Interest in and some knowledge of the design of high-traffic websites, digital presentations, integrated campaigns, and mobile devices
- Video and motion graphics familiarity a bonus
- Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent
About Larsen
We are a design, branding, marketing, and interactive agency with an international client list and offices in Minneapolis and San Francisco. We offer patio dining, Aeron ergonomics, Wii in the Commons, dog-friendly days, i-product sampling, errand options across the street, a competitive salary, and better-than-average benefits.
Ready to apply?
Please e-mail a cover letter (including salary), resume, and your interactive design portfolio to employment-mn@larsen.com for this immediate opening. No phone calls or agencies please.
