Emmis New York Digital Designer

Digital Designer Emmis New York Job Description Digital Designer –

Emmis NY Primary Goals:

1. Executing all levels of web and graphic designs for brand campaigns

2. Generate all sales related graphics and ensure smooth campaign execution

Responsibilities

• Reports to Director of Digital • Works with Digital Sales team to create digital graphics and achieve sales content goals for each website • Works with Digital Sales team to design and execute sales campaigns and programs • Support design and pitching efforts for major digital programs Core Duties • Element Design • Ensure top quality online experience for the users (client expectations, user functionality, relevance to audience and ease of navigation) for all client campaigns. • Create graphics, tiles and banners as well as additional creative elements for campaigns including cross-over with each website as necessary • Designing and building fully dynamic flash and or html pages as necessary to meet client expectations. • Content and Execution • Works with the Digital Content Team to achieve seamless integration of sales campaigns and elements • Attains necessary client copy to compose and /or edit compelling, relevant and accurate content for client content postings on website. • Attains necessary client creative and branding requirements for all client campaigns • Attends weekly sales promotional meetings (each brand) and provides input on capabilities and ideas. • Pitch and Preparation • Design graphics and mock ups for PowerPoint and other pitch materials to support major digital programs for Hot97.com , WBLS.com and WLIB.com. • Design Mock ups for campaigns for client pitch and approval • Assist video department with storyboard design for presentations • Communication • Acts as a proactive member of the brand team and Digital Department • Acts as the digital point person in sales brand discussions. • Manages and clearly communicates sales project timelines to relevant parties • Attends sales team meetings and represents digital perspective and opportunities within all dialogue • Assists in providing general training and insight for all sellable element of digital properties • Staff & Workspace • Hires and manages relevant interns to assist with applicable duties • Responsible for nurturing a healthy and clean team-oriented work environment This position designs and produces sales-oriented graphics, banners, web pages, mobile pages. Responsibilities include executing all levels of web and graphic designs, general sales related graphics, and support design and pitching efforts for major programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

The Emmis New York Digital Designer must have exellent graphics and web design skills, understand basic HTML and Flash, assists in client idea generation and communication of sellable client digital partnerships and ensures accurate and optimal execution of all client programs. Proficiency with HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, Illustrator, JavaScript, PowerPoint, and Graphic design sensibilities are important. Flash animation and Drawing/illustration abilities are a strong plus. Strong graphic design experience with a contemporary design sensibility is vital as is the ability to ensure top quality online experience for our users (functionality, relevant information and ease of navigation). Candidate must possess strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication and have an online portfolio in order to be considered for the job. The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in graphics design or related fields, as well as 3 + years experience working with a capacity designing for an internet or digital media company. The ideal candidate is a self-motivator, detail oriented, willing to work in a fast paced environment team player with strong organizational skills and ability to perform within a client and sales environment. Candidates should have a strong desire to deliver expert level design consistent within every campaign and ability to use independent judgment and time management skills to balance multiple projects and tasks.

To apply for the position

Apply online at www.emmis.com, or email to [email protected] Faxes can be sent to 212-524-9855. Resumes can be mailed to : Emmis Communications , 395 Hudson Street-7th Floor, NY NY 10014

Emmis Communication is an Equal Opportunity Employer.