Flash Designer/Developer

Flash Designer/DeveloperWe're looking for a talented Flash designer/developer. You’ll be working with some of the best people in the business on nationally and internationally recognized brands. You’ll enjoy a comfortable workspace, the unique autonomy of self-directed client-based teams, and a culture that fosters integration, growth, sharing and learning. Responsibilities:Help develop aesthetic direction of Flash-based interactive projects including web sites, advertising banners, and web applications. Create visual design, interface design, motion graphics and special effects. Develop information design and info graphics. Lead Flash development. Program front-end html mark up and scripting.To qualify for this position, you need to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field of study, top-notch graphic design skills, an understanding of usability for the web, and possess expert level skills with Photoshop and/or Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Flash and ActionScript. Experience coding XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript considered a plus. Experience programming XML, PHP and MySQL a major plus (but not required). You must have experience taking direction from Art Directors, User Experience Architects, and Interactive Producers to rapidly build working prototypes that lead to finished products. You must be willing to embrace a strong procedural method. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. You must be organized, dependable and have experience juggling multiple tasks/projects to be successful in this position.Email cover letter, resume, online design samples and confidential salary history to gpiano@thephelpsgroup.com The Phelps Group is an Integrated Marketing and Communications firm offering clients a consistent message through advertising, branding, sales promotion, media relations and customer relationship management services. Founded in 1981, The Phelps Group has been servicing national and regional clients in such industries as music & entertainment, healthcare, travel, technology, retail and packaged goods. Located in beautiful Santa Monica, the agency was named “one of the best places to work in Los Angeles� by LABJ in 2007.