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Who we are

Razorfish is one of the largest interactive marketing and technology services agencies in the world and currently has more than 2,000 employees in 20 offices focusing exclusively on digital marketing and technology. We help industry leaders such as O2, Weight Watchers, McDonalds, and Audi use digital channels to acquire and service customers. Each office is filled with opportunities to invent the digital future. But don’t just take our work for it, at the end of last year Forresters Research noted: “Razorfish leads in all things digital.”

What’s it like?

Everyone always says the thing about our place is the people. Why is everyone so great? Maybe it’s that we attract talented people at the top of their game who want to push the boundaries of what is possible in digital. Maybe it’s the relaxed atmosphere that allows some of our more ‘out there’ characters to be themselves at work. The size and scope of our clients and projects often means we’re working right at the forefront of what’s possible in digital, with all the excitement and pressure that can go along with that. A sense of humour and a respect for the many different disciplines needed to get the job done are essential ingredients here.
 
We’ve got a long history of working for high-profile charity clients, so there’s always a mixture of commercial work and more issues-based projects to keep things interesting. We also work hard to make sure that technically, creatively and professionally our projects are leading examples of what can be done in digital when we all work together. So far our clients, the industry at large and the awards judges all seem to agree.

What’s the role?

Responsible for creating animated experiences from storyboards and layouts or concepts.  Playing a consultative role and guiding the development of ideas in the pre-animation phase is part of the role.

• Work closely with the creative team under the direction of a Creative Director, Art Director or Experience Director, to concept Flash projects including but not limited to web sites, online advertising, presentations and other animations.
• Translate designs accurately and seamlessly into animations through creative collaboration.
• Create dynamic and scalable interactive Flash applications.
• Provide consultative input regarding enhancements using Flash and related technologies to the Studio and other disciplines.
• Assist in all phases of creative work from concept and storyboards through production.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently, as required, demonstrating a mature ability to handle many things at once.
• Handles changing priorities and other duties as assigned.

Essential

• Strong portfolio of Flash-based animations with experience in Flash Design and/or Scripting and a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Computer Science or a related field.
• Expert level Actionscript programming.
• Experience with Actionscript 2 and OOP.
• Expert knowledge of Flash Compression techniques and file structuring practices.
• Expert knowledge of Flash animation techniques using both timeline and programmatic motion.
• Experience creating dynamic Flash applications that use XML and server side technologies.
• Expert knowledge of encoding audio and video within Flash.
• Proficient with Photoshop/Illustrator/Fireworks.
• Experience with HTML/Javascript/XML.
• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with designers.
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present complex subjects in understandable terms.
• Demonstrable ability to successfully resolve situations that are broadly defined, complex, diverse, and occasionally unprecedented.
• Ability to perform in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Adept at creating practical solutions to daily business challenges.
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and processes simultaneously.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

Beneficial

• Flash Remoting and Communication Server experience.

This is a full-time opportunity.