Reporting to the Sr. Director of Marketing Communications, the Web Designer will be responsible for supporting the Marketing team in all facets of SKLZ visual design, user experience, creative production and online marketing assets across the SKLZ network of sites. 

While playing a critical role in the strategy and execution of online creative marketing initiatives, the Web Designer will also work very closely with the broader marketing organization to help develop new product and/or brand marketing programs across the SKLZ media mix. Teamwork will be essential in order to coordinate and facilitate integrated programs while working with both the internal marketing department and outside agency partners. 

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for creating graphic elements, visual designs, and solutions for day-to-day production of site for features, image/content updates, product marketing launches, and promotions on SKLZ network of sites

• Design, develop and produce web promotions and external collateral, including but not limited to, new and existing product launches, banners, 3rd party promotions, emails, and overall visual site enhancements

• Communicate design goals and messages to creative participants and key stakeholders, ensuring integration of design requirements into all phases of production

• Work closely with internal Design Director and outside agencies to help drive creative marketing and site design strategies/ execution for projects beyond internal capabilities

REQUIRED SKILL SET / QUALIFICATIONS

Visual Design

• A strong understanding of current web design best practices, styles and methodology 

• Proper use of typography; including font styling, kerning and leading 

• Ability to develop and work from wireframes to create layouts in Photoshop 

• Ability to work from existing style guides to match our brands 

• Expert knowledge of Photoshop CS5

• Intermediate knowledge of Illustrator CS5, Dreamweaver CS5

Web Development

• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS

• Basic understanding of current HTML specifications 

• Familiarity with Web 2.0/Emerging Technologies. (HTML 5, jQuery, etc.).

Flash

• Intermediate knowledge of Flash CS4 or CS5, including ActionScript 2 or 3 

Overall

• Detailed online portfolio that includes examples of web design, visual design and interactive Flash 

• Experience with Mac OS X 

• 4+ years experience in hands-on Visual/Web Design and Flash design

• BA in Graphic Design or related field (experience in lieu of degree is acceptable)

• Ability to work in a variety of visual styles

• Motivated self-starter, process-oriented team player with high attention to detail

• Able to work and thrive in a fast-paced team environment and flexible to accommodate demanding project schedules

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community

• Able to communicate effectively, both orally (including presenting to colleagues and industry partners) and in writing

PREFERABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Basecamp

• Experience designing mobile apps

• Experience with CMS platforms

• Experience designing Facebook apps

• Understanding of video compression techniques and codecs

• Basic understanding of Javascript

• Consumer products, brand and/or e-commerce experience

• Experience with a fast paced global company

• Passion for sports and the web