Graphic, Film, Photography-hire ASAP (Harlem / Morningside)

Dec. 27, 2009

New York, NY

Hairitage Media Group

Hairitage Media Group are hiring for the following positions:

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER -60,000

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To work alongside the President and Chief Technology Officer in a tactically oriented function to meet the graphic design needs of our technology clients. The Company seeks a competent and creative designer that consults with client organizations to determine visual requirements that support organizational business goals. The candidate will need to be bright, imaginative, and a capable designer with strong communication skills specifically seeking a smaller environment to work with as a consultant
* Minimum of five years experience as a graphic designer in the following areas: Interactive, agency creative, and graphic design
* Minimum of two years of experience in Web design and online marketing
* Fluency in current graphic design practices and web production software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects
* Ability to create superior, original designs for the Web
* Strong design style, including creative design solutions within the constraints of the Internet.
* Strong conceptual skills, including online software concepts and online experience concepts
* Solid understanding of client deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them.
* Strong technical knowledge of how web-based technologies apply to web design such as HTML, Flash, CSS, and AJAX.
* Knowledge of Web site structure and functionality.
* Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, colour theory and typography in both print and digital media.
* Has demonstrated successful design and integration, and the delivery of projects on time and within the given budget.
* Ability to effective manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
* Ability to work independently on strategic issues with client, capable of managing fairly complex projects
* Ability to work with a large variety of clients,
* Excellent organization and communication skills
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines is essential for a fast-paced environment

JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER 40,000
PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Junior Graphic Designer will work with the Senior Graphic Designer and support the marketing team. Candidate will aid in production of visual solutions for both print and web. Must have proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite applications. Print production experiences a plus.
* Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as CS4: Photoshop, InDesign, illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and Flash.
* Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;
* Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;
* Interpreting the Management team's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose;
* Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing estimates for projects;
* Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
* Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to managers;
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Able to work independently or in a team
* Must have some knowledge of E-Marketing, Print Media and Web Design
* Willing to work on PC
* Experience in Photography is an asset.

INTERN GRAPHIC DESIGNER unpaid for 1month
PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsibilities:
Hairitage Media Group is in search of an intern that will provide backup to all levels of designers (from Senior Graphic Designer to Creative Services Manager), on some occasions developing and seeing through design from concept to final deliverable. Intern/Temp assignment role will regularly serve in a support role by working on design revisions and on departmental organizational tasks.

Qualifications:
Required:
o Proficient with design software tools such as CS4 (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) as well as Quark Xpress
o Junior or Senior level college student working toward a Graphic Design degree
o Solid design skills on Macintosh and PC platforms.
o General understanding of offset printing, paper, color spec requirements for high-end print.
o Ability to manage multiple projects
o Effective written, oral and proofreading skills
o Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to work effectively under tight deadlines
o Ability to collaborate with Design Team members and Marcom writers on group projects
o Active listening and problem solving skills
o Some
This position has an opportunity for full term employment after 3 months
If interested in this position please email your resume with "Graphic Designer" in the subject heading to hairitagemediagroup@me.com

PHOTOGRAPHER-50,000
PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A professional photographer's duties extend above and beyond the photography itself, though the pictures they capture are undoubtedly this career's biggest draw. Depending on your interests, skills, and chosen path, your slice of the market can make your day-to-day work far different from another photographer's.
The many types of photography jobs include:
* Portrait photography: use your abilities to bring out the best in your subjects, from wedding couples to schoolchildren
* Advertising photography: from burgers to backpacks, make use of your abilities of composition, lighting, and dramatic flair to turn whatever you're snapping a picture of into something the viewers wants and needs
* Fashion photography: capture the style and sensibilities of clothing, from runway shows to magazine photo shoots
* Fine art photography: translate your vision and your unique take on the world through photographs that can be of literally anything and everything
* Editorial photography and photojournalism: get your photos to tell a story, oftentimes by combining them with an article. Both images and words will need to integrate seamlessly together into one narrative thread
* Documentary photography: uses images to tell a full story, relying even more on the progression of photographs themselves and less on words
* Wildlife photography: guaranteed to take you beyond the scope of the average photographer, you'll be capturing the strange, the beautiful, and the exotic in nature.
* Landscape photography: if you've ever flipped through a travel magazine, then you know that landscape photographers have a strong influence over the way we perceive places, both new and old
* Technical photography and forensic photography: precise, detailed images are a must in documenting delicate subjects such as surgeries and crime scenes

FILM/EDITOR-80,000
PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for assembling the final product as a sequence consisting of shots from the raw camera footage, dialogue, sound effects and graphics. This is a key role in the post-production process and the editor's skill determines the quality and delivery of the final product. Digital technology is increasingly the key medium for editing. Based in the post-production editing suite, the editor works closely with the director to meet his or her requirements. The majority of film/video editors are employed on a freelance basis, working on short-term contracts for post-production studios, television companies and corporate employers.
The process of work for an editor involves:
Receiving a brief, and maybe an outline of footage and/or a shot list, script, or screenplay;
Assembling all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer;
Inputting uncut rushes and sound, and synchronising and storing them into files on the computer;
Digitally cutting the files to determine the sequence of the film and determining what is usable;
Creating a 'rough cut' of the programmer/film and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages;
Re-ordering and tweaking the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.
Additional work activities may include:
Overseeing the quality and progress of audio and vision engineering and editing;
Consulting with the director, producer and/or client throughout the post-production process;
Familiarizing oneself with the style of specific directors;
Experimenting with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements;
Selecting the most effective shot of a scene in terms of drama, story relevance or continuity;
Writing voiceover/commentary;
Suggesting or selecting music;
If freelancing: negotiating rates of pay and conditions, managing business affairs, and/or liaising with an agent.
The final stage of the process requires the skills of the online editor, who is often employed in a specialist post-production facility. Responsible for delivering the final product to the required specifications, the online editor's role is focused on technical aspects such as correcting faulty footage, grading/coloring, and adding special effects to finish the film or programmer. In lower budget productions one editor may perform both the offline and online editing.

FLASH ANIMATOR-80,000
PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Flash animators work with computer programs, such as Adobe Flash, that are capable of producing. SWF files to create flash based cartoons and illustrations for projects, marketing campaigns, or websites. Animators are able to produce high quality products using simple designs at a moderately low cost. He or she often works for or with graphic designers, entertainment firms, web hosting companies, or marketing firms and is in charge of creating flash animations that are unique and suitable for that specific companys needs
* Product Graphics Design. You will develop the necessary graphical elements for various gaming products, primarily animating the designs of other team members.
* User Interfaces. You will develop the necessary graphical elements for the user interfaces on our gaming clients and backend tools.
* Miscellaneous Duties. As a member of the Product Management department, you may be asked to lend a hand on other projects or initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of the following qualifications and experience:
BS/BA in a Design discipline (e.g. Multimedia, Graphics)
professional experience with Flash
Demonstrable skill with Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator and Traditional tools
Demonstrable animation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Technical aptitude and a cooperative/collaborative approach to teamwork
Ability to innovate, prioritize and multi-task in a quickly changing environment with overlapping deadlines and short development cycles.
Experience with a 3D software package such as 3D Studio Max is a plus

3D Graphic Animator-70,000
Through 3D animation, artists manipulate images to give the impression of movement in a world with colors, depth, sound, and texture. With today's design software, 3D animators can create these realistic spaces without having to draw everything from scratch in every frame.

Duties of a 3D animator-
3D animators create an imaginary world filled with people, cartoon characters, and everyday objects moving and interacting within an ever-changing environment. Using state-of-the-art design software, 3D animators make fictional worlds look real.

However, 3D animators don't have the luxury of creating their masterpieces in a vacuum. Their work is often done out of sequence and must be coordinated with composers, programmers, writers, and other artists to bring a project from inception to release.

If you are interested in any of these positions please email your resume to Hairitagemediagroup@me.com or Jasmine.Swift1@hotmail.com and indicate in the subject what position you are applying for.