Head of Web Design and Online

Job Title Head of Web Design and Online
Job Category Web / New Media
Skills Required Web Designer, Web Developer
Location UK & Europe
Job Description This is a once in a life time opportunity to join one of the most ambitious start-ups in the games industry. Founded by established industry experts, this company are now looking to secure the services of a talented, multi-skilled designer to lead their web design visuals and build world class game websites. Working closely with the Lead Wed Developer, this is a pivotal role with a defining contribution to making a AAA gaming experience.  

They are building a series of large cross-platform gaming websites to house their new MMO games. The sites will be the community hubs and home to the games and supporting systems. The websites will need to work on any device, be amazingly fast and accessible and look superb. They want award winning designs coupled with intuitive usability. With brand new state of the art offices in Dublin, the focus is hard-core F2P MMO setting a new standard of AAA quality artwork in this sector. 

Having secured significant and high-profile financial backing, the founders have a history of building successful teams within games and are amongst the industry’s most influential entrepreneurs. The seamlessly cross-platform vision is one of the most aspirational and technically demanding goals under endeavour.

Overall responsibility
  • responsible for all outward facing design work including print media. 70% websites and 30% UI.
  • management of 1 website designer and 1 UI developer (team size will increase as Digit expands)

Key requirements
  • Hands on approach with experience designing large websites from scratch
  • Designed large websites for a media product  (ideally a game) where style is hugely important
  • Worked on user interfaces for software products/mobile apps -(ideally games)
  • Ability to take ownership of everything brand related, developing brands, marketing campaigns etc across a variety of different styles
  • Strong awareness and understanding  ofmulti platform design needs such as responsive website design

Required skills:
  • Phenomenal web design abilities and creativity
  • Hands on skills in core web development technologies (html/css/js/php)
  • Excellent knowledge of the latest web technologies and approaches
  • Excellent knowledge of user interaction and experience
  • Ability to take a commercial concept and create website design concepts
  • Proven capability in specifying and leading the build of websites
  • Exceptionally critical of design, a true perfectionist
  • Fast and agile, can handle changing priorities well
  • A great tech communicator, wants to share knowledge with others
  • Ideal candidates will love playing and creating MMO, RTS, RPG, FPS, type games

   Desirable Skills:
  • Previous experience in games (especially an MMO) = bonus points
  • Previous experience with mobile devices (iOS and Android)
  • Background in art and understanding of principles such as font setting

The studio offers a great stylish and open atmosphere that promotes true creative thinking and learning. The passion and commitment to this exciting stage in the company’s history is unrivalled and this is an exceptional opportunity to be on board as they fly.  There is a very competitive salary; unlimited holiday; financial help with relocation and great benefits. 
Salary Negotiable, Stock and Benefits
Date posted 19/03/2013
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of Amiqus Games using their internal reference Web/SOS.
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