Industry AnalysisJerin PeloquinGD 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.) Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Creative Design

3-5 years experience in print & digital creative design

Specific Skill Sets Required: Solid understanding of user interface,

navigation, page layout, and design specifically for the web.

Creative and UI Designer (cont.) Specific 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.) Specific 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_details.asp?job_id=37665&all=y

Specific Portfolio Requirements: None Stated

Graphic Designer (cont.) Job Requirements:

BA/BS/BFA in a related field one to three years of relevant design

experience Specific Skill Sets Required:

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_details.asp?job_id=37638&type_of_work=2

Specific Portfolio Requirements: Resume, portfolio samples and salary requirements

Product Designer (cont.) Job Requirements:

Minimum BS/BFA/Associate degree in the art field or equivalent experience of one to two years in the creative-technical field required

Specific 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_details.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.) Job Requirements:

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: 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.) Specific Skill Sets Required:

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_details.asp?job_id=37625&type_of_work=2

Specific Portfolio Requirements: Cover letter with salary requirement and resume

Designer (cont.) Job Requirements:

At least 2 years experience Knows the ins-and-outs of collateral, POP,

and retail materials Specific Skill Sets Required:

Somebody with a sense of humor. Pro-active – knowing everything starts

with your own initiative.