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Art Director	Chicago	Go >>
The Buzz Company is a long and short-term placement agency specializing in the communication arts. We're business-minded creatives matching businesses with creatives. Our Client, a pioneering agency specializing in 3D Anamatics for the Advertising Industry, is looking for an experienced Art Director to effectively lead the Artistic direction of all work coming out of their Chicago office. Responsibilities may include: - Art direction and quality of all artwork produced - Recruitment of new Artists - Artist development - Art direction - Quality control - Art Reviews - Artists updates, reviews and recruitment - Project and Client awareness If interested in this position, please send your resume and appropriate sample work to getwork@buzzco.com. * ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED Requirements: Ideal Candidates: - Should have high competency in the following: 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, Fusion and similar programs - Must have excellent experience and strong technical expertise in modeling, texturing, animation, Mental Ray, Particles, compositing, editing, storytelling, cinematography... - Must have raw artistic talent, and a very keen artistic eye, with great creativity and imagination. - Should be able to inspire and motivate all of their creative team. They should be able to understand the abilities within the studio. - Should be able to demonstrate considerable industry experience (Film, TV, Games or similar) in various roles culminating in this senior role. Salary: DOE (Dependant on Experience) Contact: BuzzCo with job code PDAD.
Mid-Level Designer, Interactive + E-Commerce	Chicago	Go >>
The Buzz Company is a long and short-term placement agency specializing in the communication arts. We're business-minded creatives matching businesses with creatives. Our client is seeking a mid-level designer with an eye for and experience in interactive & E-commerce designs. This designer will be responsible for creating original site design concepts both individually as well as in team settings for E-commerce clients and others. *If interested in this position, please create your personal profile at buzzco.com and a recruiter will contact you to discuss your qualifications. Please reference the job title on your application. Local candidates only. Requirements: Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years experience working in a design capacity at an agency or boutique design firm and portfolios should include work related to fashion or image-conscious consumer facing brands. Salary: DOE (Dependant on Experience) Contact: BuzzCo with job code GMLD.
Visual Interaction Designer	Chicago	Go >>
Looking for a Visual Interaction Designer. The candidate should be a design thinker and craftsperson, be able to thoughtfully contribute in a team environment, and be passionate about expressing interactions in visual form through clear and creative user interfaces. Requirements: Candidates should have a background in visual communication and 3+ years of professional experience in user interface design and should be comfortable designing for many mediums. REQUIREMENTS: • 3+ years visual UI experience. • Strong visual communication skills with a dedication to detail and consistency. • Be able to work collaboratively with other disciplines including communication, industrial, environmental, engineering, and business designers. • Understand user-research and testing methodologies. • Contribute to product/service ideation and concept development. • Translate high-level objectives and design principles into interaction flows and information architecture diagrams. • Create visual UI designs that embody product/service function and brand, including production screen layouts, color palettes, typography, user interface elements, buttons, icons, etc. • Communicate design rationale verbally and visually to colleagues and clients. • Knowledge of practical benefits and limitations of relevant technologies. • Design and prototype interface transitions. • Proficient with the Adobe CS4 suite. Salary: DOE (Dependant on Experience) Contact: BuzzCo with job code IVID.
Senior Copywriter	Lombard	Go >>
Looking for a Senior Copywriter with experience 'speaking' to an African American consumer market for promotional work with our client's accounts. Requirements: Ideally candidates will have a background in marketing/promotions and experience in TV, advertising, print and/or radio. Salary: DOE (Dependant on Experience) Contact: BuzzCo with job code MSSC.
ONGOING NEED \| Information Architect	Chicago and Surrounding Areas	Go >>
Clients are often searching for a Information Architect to work on a project basis. Requirements: Candidates should be comfortable with User Experience designs, Wireframes and UX/UI Designs. Salary: DOE (Dependant on Experience) Contact: BuzzCo with job code MIA.
Full Time Front-end Web Engineer	Western Suburbs	Go >>
Our client is seeking a full-time Front-end Engineer to work closely with their web designers and architects to create engaging web sites, microsites and partner portals. Requirements: Responsibilities: •Code primarily in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX and PHP •Create sophisticated interfaces for in-browser applications •Prototype and implement optimization techniques •Maintain adherence with web standards and best practices •Work with the SEO/SEM team to implement tracking for Web Analytics Requirements: •3-5 years progressive web development using HTML, DHTML, PHP, CSS, Javascript •Ability to identify and communicate best practices •Experience MySQL DB, PHP myAdmin and SSH •Prefer candidate to develop on an Apple computer Salary: Depends on experience Contact: BuzzCo with job code TRMV.
ONGOING NEED \| User Interface Engineer	Chicago	Go >>
Our client is looking for a person to lead the technical development of online community enhancements. The right person needs to be an expert in web technologies, able to bridge the gap between design and development functions and ensure excellence in user experience for their online community. This position will be mostly technical with planning, research and strategy playing a slightly smaller role. An ability to contribute to creating wireframes and story boards is a big plus. Requirements: Qualifications: HTML, CSS, Web Standards, JavaScript, frameworks (jQuery), DOM, AJAX. Also a demonstrated knowledge of: CMS, RSS, SML, Adobe CS, PHP, MySQL Salary: Hourly Contact: Tracy with job code 4185.
ONGOING NEED \| WordPress	Chicago and Surrounding	Go >>
We have an immediate need for a developer who is proficient in working with WordPress as a content management system, not just with a template, but implementing a custom design and programming in Wordpress 2.9.1. This Developer should also be an XHTML and CSS expert and should be able to implement the best system for a Wordpress form, whether it be a plug-in or a custom programmed form.. Requirements: WordPress 2.9.1, XHTML, CSS Salary: Hourly Contact: Tracy with job code 4208.
ONGOING NEED \| Front-End Designer/Developer	Chicago and Surrounding	Go >>
We're looking for experienced front-end web developers and designers. Our clients often ask for help with projects that require "utility" type people. Someone who can come in and do a lot of things quickly and at a high level. If you are a front-end developer who has a solid design skill set please let us know, we'd love to meet you. Requirements: HTML/DHTML/XHTML, and CSS, Cross browser implementation, Clean hand coding, Photoshop and Illustrator, Samples are a must Salary: Hourly DOE Contact: BuzzCo with job code OGFrontDev.
ONGOING NEED \| UX/UI Designer	Chicago and Surrounding	Go >>
We are seeing a growing need for highly talented and experienced UX/UI designers. Requirements: Translate requirements into defined UI specifications, create UI designs, interaction diagrams, mock-ups, and prototypes, stay up to date with UI development tools and processes, Independently able to manage design process, project, and schedule as well as prioritize and manage multiple programs, able to solve both strategic and tactical UI issues. Salary: Hourly DOE Contact: BuzzCo with job code OGUIUX.
ONGOING NEED \| SEM/PPC Specialist	Chicago and Surrounding	Go >>
We're currently looking for SEM/PPC Specialists. Strong knowledge of SEM strategies and search engines with SEM programs (i.e. Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask.) This person should also be well versed in all aspects of PPC from CPC to Landing Page Optimization for best ROI on PPC campaigns. Keyword analysis, testing and reporting analytics are all things that should be considered core competencies. Knowledge of SEO techniques and experience building campaign models should also be included. Requirements: Minimum 2 years SEM/PPC experience. Google AdWords, Google Traffic Estimator needed. Knowledge of Web 2.0 Marketing a plus. Salary: Hourly DOE Contact: BuzzCo with job code OGSEM.
ONGOING NEED \| SEO Specialist	Chicago and Surrounding	Go >>
We are looking for intelligent, motivated Search Marketing professionals for full-time and/or freelance opportunities to assist our client’s in meeting their web presence objectives. The ideal person will have at least two years of experience in search engine optimization (SEO), strong knowledge of HTML, and familiarity with various optimization, and keyword research tools and techniques. They should also be result driven and organized. Must have a strong understanding of search optimization in Google, Yahoo, Bing and more. Experience in website development is a plus. Requirements: HTML, CSS, Strong SEO skills, Good copywriting and grammar skills, Knowledge of PPC is a plus. Salary: Hourly DOE Contact: BuzzCo with job code OGSEO.
ONGOING NEED \| Designer	Chicago and Surrounding	Go >>
We are seeking Freelance Designers both print and web with solid portfolios. Our greatest need is for mid to senior level designers with at least 3-5 years of agency or studio experience. Ability to take a project from concept through printing is preferred. Most projects require you to work on-site at our clients' office. If this sounds like you, please send your resume and samples for review. Requirements: Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent experience, FOR PRINT: strong command of Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Xpress, and InDesign, FOR WEB: Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, CSS Salary: Hourly DOE Contact: BuzzCo with job code OGDesigner.
ONGOING NEED \| Flash Developers	Chicago and Surrounding	Go >>
Our clients are looking for great Flash Developers. Developer works on architecture, design and execution. Work with creative and technical teams. Implementing innovative scripting techniques. Building for web-base, desktop and wireless delivery. Requirements: Minimum of 3-years development experience in agency environment. Expertise with Flash development methodologies and quality assurance. Comprehensive knowledge of Flash, Director MX, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Working knowledge of XML, HTML, DHTML, server side scripting and applications. Salary: Hourly DOE Contact: BuzzCo with job code OGFlash.