DIGITAL DESIGNER at Australian Broadcasting Corporation

• Salary range: $59,784 – $79,717 pa + attractive super

• Location; ABC Ultimo Centre, Sydney

• Contract up to end of June 2011

ABC Innovation develops and manages the award-winning website abc.net.au, We also deliver some of Australia’s most cutting edge applications across web-based, mobile and other platforms; recent projects include triple j Unearthed iPhone App, Gallipoli, Black Saturday, ABC iView,.ABC iPad applications and Campaign pulse

We are seeking a talented and experienced digital designer with several years of industry experience and a strong portfolio of interface design, including Flash, illustration and typographic skills to join our design team. Reporting to the Creative Lead you will work in close collaboration with other IAs, Designers, Project Managers and Developers on a wide range of interactive platforms.

You will be responsible for creating both stunning and dynamic designs across a range of digital platforms and applications including online, mobile and other new technologies.

If you have a passion and flair for cutting edge graphic design and think you can take on the challenge of designing for a range of platforms that will be viewed by millions then this is your opportunity to shine with the ABC.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Design from concept to realisation a wide range of complex interactive components and projects, including websites, flash applications, and mobile, delivering to deadline.

• Produce engaging designs, illustrations, animations, site maps and wire frames of consistent quality and technical compliance that will enhance the creativity, usability, accessibility and innovation of abc.net.au.

• Ensure adherence to production guidelines, and maintenance of new media design standards and apply industry best practice.

• Liaise with developers, producers and project managers on the design, development and structure of complex websites/gateways and other new media projects.

• Work effectively within production teams, fostering and maintaining positive relationships.

• Advocate and apply ABC values and all relevant ABC policies and procedures including Equity & Diversity and OH&S

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in multimedia or graphic design and relevant industry experience a must.

• Demonstrated experience in designing a wide range of complex, interactive components and applications, including website interfaces, flash applications, wire frames, sitemaps, animations and mobile applications.

• A good working knowledge of information architecture design.

• Strong proficiency in a range of graphic software applications, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash etc.

• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and effectively within a team environment.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to communicate proactively and effectively with internal and external clients.

• Ability to take direction from the Creative Lead as well as project owners and deliver to production guidelines and deadline.

• An understanding of and commitment to the ABC’s aims, objectives and workplace values, together with relevant policies and guidelines including Editorial Policies, Equity & Diversity and OH&S

For more information contact Dale Smart, Creative Design Lead on (02) 8333 2466.

To apply please visit abc.net.au/careers and submit your CV and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria. Vacancy reference 491876. Position title – Digital Designer

Applications close Friday 17 Sept 2010