BLITZ is Hiring, if you are interested to join our team please read this job description below. Some of recent Sites and Games:
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You obsess over building the coolest navigation widgets and presentation interactions that "feel" real and respond intelligently to user interactions. Your work transforms client goals into compelling, usable, and media-rich Interactive Experiences ranging from Websites, Games, Applications and Widgets, to intelligent User Interfaces for mobile and the console. Our creative concepts, design, motion graphics, video and audio teams will challenge you to plan and build innovative projects for our well known clients, appreciated by millions and often awarded top industry accolades. This position is located in Beverly Hills, CA, pays from $75,000-$95,000 and comes with 3 Paid Weeks Vacation Time. In addition, all BLITZ staff members enjoy Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Equity Participation Plan and a Company-Matched 401k. Ideal candidates will have at least 3+ years of flash coding experience, preferably in a collaborative interactive agency setting. This is a full time position in our Beverly Hills Office. We may be able to assist with relocation. Responsibilities: * Lead the Interaction Experience of projects by implementing tactile, game-like, fluid, dynamic, physics based elements, interfaces and widgets that brings the creative work to life * Plan and Architect interactive elements ahead of time along with the Creative and Art Directors * Write clean, documented, reusable and scalable ActionScript code * Optimize Code and Architecture for great performance and outstanding user experiences * Learn and improve the BLITZ Flash Development Framework * Provide meticulous attention to detail when working with art directors and integrating media assets such as design, motion graphics, video, and sound * Work with the UX Director to author and maintain interaction and technical documentation through the life of a project * Maintain well organized and clean project files and folders * Maintain the highest coding standards and best practices by keeping up with the latest Flash Platform enhancements and techniques * Be an active player in advancing the goals of the Flash Dept - contribute to the BLITZ code libraries and component productivity tool sets, do Research & Development during down time Qualifications: * At least 3 or more years of interactive programming experience in an agency environment * Strong AS2 Coding Abilities * Strong Game Development Background, Math Motion, Physics and AI * Interactive Agency Experience or Similar * Expert understanding of theories related to interface design, usability and interactivity * Expert of latest Flash features such as Filters, Blend modes, FlashType, Bitmap caching, Alpha Blending, Advanced gradient control * Proficient at Flash Video Delivery and Integration of Sound, Motion Graphics, Animations and Transition sequences * An innovative, hacker mentality, and an interest in experimenting with new algorithms and technologies * Must have strong performance optimization skills and the ability to help guide creative team towards sound creative solutions for flash * Proficient at Client/Server Integration (Flash Media Server, Remoting, XML, SOAP/Web Services and URL encoded name/value pairs) * Passionate about pushing the boundaries of interactive technologies * Strong understanding of Object Oriented Programming techniques, RIA/SOA architectures, as knowledge of when/how/why to use Design Patterns * Proficient at Flash & JavaScript Integration, ExternalInterface * Familiarity with localization techniques and the issues related to providing international (i.e. non-English) content within Flash * Knowledgeable about tricks, workarounds and limitations of the Flash Player * An obsession for high-quality deliveries * Creative toolset knowledge (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) * Excellent communication skills Nice to Have: * BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, MS preferred * JSFL Experience writing productivity tools and components * Proficiency in aspects of software development in a team environment, including identifying requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. * Strong understanding of Macromedia components, Libraries, Forms and Object Drawing API * Knowledge of SWFObject, Macromedia Flash Detection Kit, Flash Player and Cross Domain Security * Mobile Development Experience, especially with Flash Lite 2 * Online multi user development and architecture * Project Management Experience * Experience with .NET PHP, SQL, FLEX and other programming languages and technologies * Director + Flash Integration * Stand-alone development with MDM Zinc, MProjector or similar flash wrapper To Apply: Email your resume along with a cover letter describing your qualifications based on the requirements above to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
