Web Design Intern (Dt Bellevue)

Feb. 14, 2012

Seattle, WA

Confidential

Explore Consulting seeks a talented Web Design Intern to work with our team of designers and developers using the hottest technologies in business systems and web presence today. This position comes with a high possibility of conversion to fulltime employment.

Work and learn alongside a talented group of business and technology consultants, and showcase your talents in a fun business setting. We have successfully converted more than 50% of our past interns into fulltime employees. Due to the breadth of services that we perform, we encourage diversity of skills (creative, technical, analytical, etc.). In this role, you will assist Explore Consulting with day to day tasks from marketing initiatives to website maintenance preparation and a host of random design projects for internal or customer needs.

General Responsibilities

Design graphics and page layout for all web interfaces and ensure quality across browsers and platforms

Enhance our corporate identity and branding by ensuring consistency across all customer-facing communications

Assist in the continued build-out of our current websites

Analyze and improve site usability

Develop innovative, inspiring concepts to support outbound marketing campaigns such as HTML emails, landing pages, and more

Create design templates for sales support documents such as case studies, white papers, solution briefs, and data sheets; ensure that each piece provides a visually appealing customer experience while adhering to our corporate identity

Assist existing designers with daily tasks including marketing initiatives, content management, website maintenance, and much more

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, interactive design or equivalent formal graphic design training

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, and Adobe Acrobat

XHTML, CSS, and Flash design experience

Must possess a strong aesthetic sense with in-depth knowledge of color, layout, typography, corporate identity, and branding

Must be a self starter and continue to learn as solutions and industry dynamics change

Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work with customers and team members to execute on an implementation plan

Familiarity with Web UI technologies a plus (JSPs, Struts, AJAX, Web 2.0 UI, etc.)

Strong knowledge of user interface and functionality design for websites and web applications

Knowledge of cross-platform and cross-browser web development, constraints and issues

Knowledge of ActionScript a plus

Javascript experience a plus

Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio to develop .NET web applications is a plus

A solid online portfolio that shows excellent online graphic, design, and layout skills

Why Work for Explore?

2011 marks Explore's 10th anniversary.

Explore was ranked the 2nd "Best Place to Work" in the region by Seattle Met Magazine.

Explore has ranked among Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing companies for 4 straight years.

Explore is a 6-time Star Award recipient for Top NetSuite Sales Performance in North America.

Explore was named 2011 NetSuite Partner of the Year - Americas.

NetSuite was ranked #1 Fastest Growing Financial Management System in North America by Gartner.