Web Graphics Designer London (Ref: Wgd1) (London Bridge)

This position will be based in London UK with an potential opportunity (if wanted) to move temporarily or permanently to a San Francisco satellite office during 2009 or 2010 Salary Depending on experience share options Interviews 30th April &amp 1st May to start Asap or by 1st June As Web and Graphic designer at Rummble you will be responsible the user interface design of Rummbles mobile and web applications. If you re interested in shaping the experience of social software users worldwide this is the position for you. Rummble believes that if you focus on the user all else good will follow. We re passionate about user behaviour and emotions. We want to use those things to help define the Rummbles experience we create. We are looking for a visual designer with solid skills in graphic design and an excellent eye for typography clean layout and Web Css skills. You must have a deep appreciation for simple sleek usable interfaces. You must understand web and social software environments. You must have the ability to successfully collaborate with the rest of the team to develop innovative user-friendly best-of-breed products that adhere to and help build the Rummble brand. You should be comfortable working with wire-framing excellent visual design skills. You should use the standard visual design software tools like a pro and have some existing work to demonstrate that. You will report directly to the Founder Ceo but work closely with all the Rummblers to deliver stunning and engaging products and services. Our environment is fast-paced and pressured but exciting. With generous share options up for grabs the future financial rewards can also be great. Comprehensive knowledge of Css Html Xhtml and the ability to produce slick optimised cross-platform code is a must. Other things like Flash are a bonus. The key success criteria will be delivering a better user experience better design and increased usage of the Rummble service by users gaining recognition from peers and industry implementing a design style and creative which gets emulated and copied- because its so good If you love startup life working hard playing hard then Rummble is for you. We share an office with a bunch of other internet startups attend conferences and parties. You ll have the opportunity to travel to events socialise and ski We ve got an open plan office with Wii free coffee beer in the fridge free fresh fruit in the bowl and are a few minutes walk from London Bridge station. Rummble usually buys its team lunch on Thursdays or Fridays. Think you ve got what it takes? We want to talk to you Responsibilities Working closely with Product Management and Engineering to produce both high-level flows and mobile web Ui mockups. Thinking of creative solutions to complex problems and proactively proposing improvements to the existing product. Be highly organized and ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects in a rapidly expanding environment. Produce digital and offline creative s and interactive media for Rummble Ltd in accordance with agreed goals. Take responsibility for the website mobile creative produce or manage other materials that may be required to promote Rummble. Extreme attention to detail and consistency of work. Be a brand evangelist and promote the Rummble cause and ethos both internally and at public events Ensure online and offline communications are consistent with the culture and brand ethics of Rummble Maintain the corporate visual branding guide in conjunction with other relevant people Preferred qualifications Solid understanding of working with and designing for web applications and potentially mobile. Real world skills and work ethic more important than formal qualifications. Requirements Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a cross-functional product development team and present ideas and designs effectively. Must be self-motivated to prioritize and manage work load and meet critical project milestones and deadlines. Must be an effective problem solver. Comes up with creative solutions and considers many alternative solutions to each problem. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build good working relationships. Produce standards compliant cross-browser Css and full knowledge of their capabilities and limitations Use Photoshop and or Fireworks (or equivelent standard software) like a pro. Ability to brainstorm well with other designers and give and take constructive feedback. Academic background in human-computer interaction interaction design or related field. Strong technical background a major plus. Presentable and outgoing Motivated enthusiastic and able to work with a good level of independence and autonomy Understanding of good usability Web 2.0 techniques and technologies branding and digital marketing Mobile 2.0 Proficient and confident in English additional languages an advantage Understanding of the web &amp mobile ecosystem would be a major benefit. Knowledge of other areas of media and hands on skills beneficial e.g. video editing audio editing Flash animation Flashlite etc. Ba Bs or above in Graphic Design Information Design or other visual arts and or strong technical background a plus but not a requirement. Essential Applicants must be proficient in written and oral English. Applicants prove before interview that they are able to work in the UK. Rummble 2009