Job Description
Summary of Position
The Interactive Designer is responsible for creating interactive assets that promote various Starz Entertainment products and/or services digitally, including designing, programming, testing and publishing online experiences that adhere to the creative design of the product and/or service. The Interactive Designer works with the entire creative team and contributes to the design direction of products and/or services as a whole.
Responsibilities
• Partner with the Senior Interactive Designers, Art Directors and key players of the department to create innovative online advertising and digital interactive promotions for Starz Entertainment products and services
• Develop creative for existing marketing communications programs that achieve or exceed established brand strategic objectives, adhere to corporate style guidelines and work within the overall design concept
• Responsible for the creation of interactive design assets (graphics, banners, web pages, training materials, DVD menus) and creative that is on-target with strategy and reflects the spirit of an agreed-upon concept and creative brief
• Create interactive projects using programming languages (HTML5, CSS3, ActionScript, JavaScript and JQuery) that are both functional and on-target with the creative strategy
• Develop, create and execute design solutions and tactics as assigned
• Meet with Account Management team to discuss and align on specifics for assignments and project requirements
• Confer with project owner or manager regarding design development, design revisions and other changes
• Convey the company's product and positioning through simple, effective design with a style that is clear, fresh and concise
Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or similar discipline preferred
• Minimum five years of solid design and programming experience
• Abreast of current trends both online and in any interactive space
• Understands and learns new technologies and programming languages
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software and knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project software
• Must have working knowledge of coding languages including HTML5, CSS3, Actionscript, JavaScript and JQuery
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proactive and solutions-oriented
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with team members
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Portfolio of online examples a must
About the Company
Business Unit Overview
Starz
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.
Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with US audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
EEO Statement
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv7byw-3-94-77-30-42 in your application.