Design Director – MTV Digital & VH1 Digital / MTV Networks / New York , NY

MTV Networks/New York , NY As a key member of the team responsible for MTV and VH1's consumer facing web sites, this Design Director will focus on creative leadership around creating compelling user experiences that support business goals for online usage, revenue and customer acquisition. This position will lead a team of designers who collaborate closely with the Product Development team, Production, Editorial and Technology to design websites, online advertising and sponsor integrations, develop user interface designs and optimize the user experience. Specific activities include: Responsibilities: • Work collaboratively with product development and production teams to translate strategic business goals into online experiences and products that are highly usable, entertaining and effective. • Oversee the design of site-wide interface enhancements, new site features and templates, ongoing content updates, microsites, advertiser integrations and promotional pages, landing pages, email newsletters, and banners. • Develop and implement design parameters, style guides, visual guidelines and architectural standards, and consistently apply them to emerging media technologies and ensure a high quality, consistent look and feel while maintaining brand integrity across multiple platforms. • Inspire your team with the quality of your design, knowledge/passion and attention to detail/consistency. Demand they always push beyond the norm - trying new techniques & expanding their range of design style/skills while remaining current on the latest online marketing trends and internet best practices. • Must include the ability to give and take instruction and be open to feedback and exhibit proven leadership skills to work under pressure with diverse teams, welcome numerous challenges and simultaneously manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. Skills: • Familiar with digital marketing trends and cutting edge advertising opportunities. • Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects & Flash (animation + basic scripting). • Current knowledge of internet standards & practices for UX design, usability, layout & site architecture. • Candidates must have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills Qualifications: • 7+ years experience with large-scale consumer-facing web design entity • 2+ years in a creative leadership role • Portfolio of work must exhibit a strong background in consumer brand marketing, advertising and promotional projects and a thorough knowledge of usability, typography, page/screen layout, composition and color theory, graphic optimization as well as browser and operating system limitations. • MA or BA focused in advertising, marketing, graphic design, interactive design, branding, typography, layout & color * * PLEASE PROVIDE LINKS TO ONLINE PORTFOLIO * * * Apply To Job