[Hidden-tech] web design job opportunity

[River Brandon]

we're looking for a ui designer at my company in connecticut. please  
pass this along to anyone who may be interested.

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Are you passionate about great web design, good usability practices,  
the Web 2.0 revolution and sports?  Are you obsessed with crafting  
pixel-perfect designs and beautiful CSS and markup?Are you a sports  
fan who would love the opportunity to work with a tight-knit team of  
other fans, building the next generation of online sports  
applications? If you answered yes then we have an assignment for you.

The Company
Sports Technologies is an innovative startup specializing in sports- 
related online applications. In 2006 we launched FanNation, a Web 2.0  
destination that puts the sports fan at the center of the experience,  
with tools like user blogs, comments, groups and games. We are  
constantly looking for opportunities to build innovative applications  
such as fantasy games, sports news aggregation and user-generated  
content.

The Opportunity
With the relaunch of FanNation, and other ongoing projects, we are  
growing and seek to add another UI designer. This is a key position  
that will be involved in determining the look and feel, as well as  
the overall user experience, of our applications. We are a small,  
tight-knit team of passionate developers and engineers creating  
solutions using the latest innovations in web application technology.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop visual strategy, including color scheme and design themes,  
under the direction of the Design Director.
• Create visual designs to present internally and to clients.
• Work closely with developers to turn designs into finished  
applications.

Experience:
• 2 - 5 years of experience in web design. Experience in information  
architecture a plus.
• Solid conceptual understanding of how web applications function,  
including a grasp of relevant technologies, such as database-driven  
web apps.
• Candidates without formal work experience but with exceptional  
design skills will be considered.

Education:
• BA or BS preferred.

Skills:
• Strong layout, color theory, and typography skills.
• Ability to turn your Photoshop design into a finished web page with  
clean CSS and XHTML.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to multitask between projects.
• Ability to understand a brand and maintain its integrity throughout  
a design.
• Ability to think creatively and justify concepts to team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work with both  
technical and business staff.

Personality:
• Entrepreneurial.
• Highly disciplined and organized.
• Results-focused.
• Team-oriented.
• Interested in high tech, especially cutting edge web design and  
related concepts.
• Passionate about design.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please  
send your resume, portfolio of work and sample of code of which you  
are proud of to: jobs at sportstechinc.com.