Interactive Creative Director at IQ Foundry

The Company:

IQ Foundry is an award winning interactive design and development studio based in beautiful downtown Madison, WI. Our studio specializes in developing rich media websites utilizing the latest flash and web standards technologies. From Flash based product configuration applications to full scale web-based learning management systems--if it's interactive, we do it. We pride ourselves in our interactive focus and the creative and technical expertise we bring to our clients.

Role:

IQ Foundry is looking for an Interactive Creative Director to join our Interactive Studio and to serve as a creative compass. It's a fun and exciting opportunity where you will meet a wide variety of creative challenges and have the opportunity to help guide a talented team of interactive professionals.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of interactive design experience, with 1-2 years in a leadership role. Must have a deep knowledge of the interactive toolset and the creative chops needed to develop unique and innovative creative for both consumer and business audiences. Your passion for great design will only be matched by your drive to help our clients grow their businesses.

Most importantly we want you to be passionate about what you do, and have fun while doing it.

Essential Functions:

This is a very hands on position. Not only will you be responsible for strategy, creative leadership, and staff development, but also concept development, client management, and our own internal marketing and growth efforts.

You Will...

• Oversee all web-based creative work.
• Own every aspect of the design process -- from inception to execution to refinement.
• Develop and Present innovative concepts and work with demanding individuals at all levels of client organization (Manager/SrManager/Director/VP).
• Inspire, mentor, and manage creative & developer staff.
• Collaborate with management, design and technology counterparts at IQ.
• Provide clear, concise direction to internal teams and outside vendors.
• Prioritize projects of all shapes and sizes.
• Participate actively in local and national interactive marketing and design communities.

Qualifications

• Extensive design and direction portfolio.
• Three to five years of professional experience, with at least two years as a senior level creative in interactive/web/multimedia.
• Bachelors or higher degree in a creative discipline.
• Expert abilities with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
• Creative direction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to combine creative and business goals.
• Successful experience working with and selling to clients.
• Ability to direct creative teams including developers, designers, and writers.
• Strong time management and creative resource management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and multi-task effectively under pressure.
• Excellent client interaction and presentation skills are a must, as are proposal writing and pitch development experience.
• Sense of humor.

This position is open immediately. You will work on challenging and exciting projects on a regular basis.

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits। IQ Foundry provides all full-time employees with a competitive salary and benefits package, a fast-paced yet flexible work schedule, and an environment that promotes creative thinking.

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