job_020413d: Art Director/Senior Designer, littleBits (New York, NY)

From: Kristin Burns <kristin.burns_at_stanford.edu>
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:45:39 -0800

Description

littleBits is growing from its early phases and we are looking for an
Art Director/Designer to work alongside the Product Development and
Marketing teams to support the expansion of littleBits' brand
identity to all the facets of its operations.

You have a previous experience as a lead designer or art director in
a start-up or an advertising agency. You're excited with this
position's challenge of articulating littleBits' brand DNA and
elaborating its graphic guidelines; you will also be asked to wear
your designer hat and apply these guidelines to the company's new
products, packaging, print and digital experiences. If you enjoy and
can excel in both roles, you are the person we are dreaming of having
in our core team.

We're looking for the drive and genuine excitement in you, that will
go hand in hand with joining an ambitious start-up. We are a team of
focused and fun-loving people who's mission is to break the
boundaries between the products we consume and the things we make. To
turn everyone into an inventor.

But remember, littleBits is a startup, you must be self-driven and
willing to get your hands dirty. If you are not ready for all the
excitement, opportunities and challenges that come with a startup,
this is not for you.

Responsibilities
    * Owning and shepherding the littleBits brand in print, web, and spaces
    * Creating innovative products by designing packaging, creating
illustrations and print material
    * Working with our industrial designers to create demo projects
and prototypes to showcase littleBits
    * Leading the design of the new web platform by creating
innovative interfaces using HTML5 and javascript interactive modules
    * Support ongoing content development with a strong graphic and
visual signature
    * Developing littleBits' brand guidelines

Requirements
    * Undergraduate or Master's degree in Graphic Design, or
Packaging with relevant experience in Branding
    * 7+ years experience in reputable design agencies
    * A great sense of branding and aesthetic
    * A track record in concept development, illustration, packaging,
print and web design
    * Ability to switch from high-level brand concepts to designing
and delivering kick-*ss projects
    * Good understanding of the littleBits brand
    * Experience/Proficiency with printing (color management, deal
with printers, etc)
    * Highly personable and able to work in multi-disciplinary teams
    * Ability to work under tight deadlines
    * Photography/video skills strongly desired

Employment Details
    * The chance to get in at the ground level of a world-changing company
    * Competitive Salary, benefits and options plan
    * Fun, creative and challenging work environment
    * Position is full-time in our Greenwich Village office

Application
    * Send a resume and cover letter (mandatory) explaining why you
would like to work at littleBits, and what you can bring
    * Must have documentation for working in the US
    * Online/attached portfolio is required. An application without a
portfolio will be disregarded
apply
to:
<http://littlebits.theresumator.com/apply/TfOsub/Art-DirectorSenior-Designer.html>http://littlebits.theresumator.com/apply/TfOsub/Art-DirectorSenior-Designer.html

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Received on 2013-02-04 14:45:38

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