Interactive Developer

Company Summary:Rapidly-expanding healthcare communications agency specializing in developing strategic healthcare communications through various novel sales promotions and educational solutions for healthcare clients. Description:Job DescriptionThe Interactive Designer/Developer (IDD) is an entrepreneurial project manager with a wide range of skills. The IDD creates interactive work at the agency, developing interactive solutions to meet clients’ strategic needs. The IDD must have a good understanding of current programming and content design approaches. The ideal candidate has an always-expanding knowledge base and is prepared to learn new techniques and technologies whenever necessary. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following: * Websites, including intranets and extranets, and Flash mini-sites * Banner advertising * Interactive learning programs Responsibilities:The IDD, in cooperation with the project team, carries out the following responsibilities. (Distribution of workload among these * Project Management o Determine programming needs based on creative and functionality requirements o Communicate project needs, timelines, and status effectively to the project team and client o Review each project for accuracy, functionality and code quality before releasing o Take ownership of each assigned project from beginning to end, striving to make each one the highest quality * Creative Development o Solve conceptual challenges o Explore and mock-up preliminary design ideas o Recommend and implement tactics that fulfill the creative vision o Determine the most appropriate solutions for each project and provide recommendations on approach o Execute designs into finished logos, templates and other media * Programming and Animation o Program and develop sites/templates using HTML and style sheets, and JavaScript where necessary o Understand and work with SQL-driven sites o Develop creative animations in Flash, and interactivity/interfaces using Actionscript, appropriate to web-based delivery of medical information o Research, learn, and integrate third-party APIs to enhance functionality as necessary o Transcode/export Flash video o Create and maintain podcast feeds o Advise on all technical matters and research appropriate technology Job Requirements: o At least 2 years experience in developing interactive materials. o Web-based programming experience is required (HTML, XML, and CSS; working PHP knowledge a plus). o Advanced and Expert knowledge of Flash (with Actionscript), Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator. o Strong creative and conceptual skills: able start with a blank piece of paper and develop strong design ideas and user-friendly interfaces o Excellent attention to detail, and ability to manage own time effectively, produce work of consistently high quality, and meet deadlines o Organized: maintains files in systematic fashion and able to control versions as projects progress Additional Desirable Talents and Skills: o Experience integrating front-end programming with middleware or back-end applications o Experience integrating video and audio into animations, including optimizing file size and playback quality o Experience doing light editing of audio or video files o Ability to illustrate using traditional media, such as pencil, pens, and markers o Experience with brand advertising, medical advertising, direct marketing, or promotions agencies o Articulate: able to communicate effectively with other creatives and technical developers o Ability to direct junior developers or designers o Ability to hand-code and troubleshoot technical problems. o Ability to document work