Schimpfluch Gruppe (SWITZERLAND in town

Schimpfluch Gruppe (SWITZERLAND)
Artist Talk

Friday 13 July 7-9pm
Hydra, Footscray Arts

FAVSC is honoured to host the artist talk of
Schimpfluch Gruppe (Dave Philips and Rudolf Eb.Er)
on the eve of their tour of Australia and New
Zealand. An uncompromising experimental
performance group that had its genesis in
Switzerland in the mid-eighties, Schimpfluch
Gruppe are exponents of "psycho-physical tests and
trainings", a methodology of extreme duration and
extreme physicality in performance. Pushing the
body to its limits in a live context, Dave and
Rudolf will present video footage rarely seen
outside of Europe. This is a unique opportunity to
gain insights into the origins, motivation and
desires of Switzerland's influential Schimpfluch
Gruppe.

READ ME:
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FAVSC is a regular meeting place for artists,
noise makers, sound-designers, electronics
boffins, installation artists, film freaks, VHS
geeks, performers, programmers, DIYers,
phonographers, photographers, holographers,
circuit benders, laptop musicians, curators,
producers and anyone with an interest in lo/hi-fi
new/old-media art.

TRANSPORT:
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Take Williamstown/Werribee/Sydenham train from
city, alight at Footscray, turn away from the
shopping centre on your right, go left over the
rail bridge, down Bunbury street until you hit
Moreland st, look for the white shipping container

Footscray Arts is located on the Maribyrnong river
bicycle path, which crosses the Footscray Road
bicycle path from the Melbourne city.

Limited on-site parking available

INFO:
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Schimpfluch Gruppe (SWITZERLAND)
Friday 13 July 7-9pm
Hydra, Footscray Arts
45 Moreland Street, Footscray

FAVSC is produced by Emile Zile and co-curated by
Martyn Coutts, Artists-In-Residence at Footscray
Arts. FAVSC is a new media lab program designed to
encourage and build relationships with established
and emerging media artists.

CONTACT:
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cultureshocktherapist at gmail dot com

BEFRIEND US: http://www.myspace.com/favsc
KNOW MORE: http://www.footscrayarts.com

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F O O T S C R A Y A U D I O - V I S U A L

S O C I A L C L U B

^_^ eyes and ears together

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Emile Zile
http://artnews.info/emilezile
http://emilezile.com/news.html

::::Local and International opportunities::::Art+MM

Aust - Second Life Artist Residency

The Australia Council for the Arts is offering up to $20,000 for a
collaborative artist residency in the virtual world of Second Life. The
aim of the residency is to offer Australian artists and writers the
opportunity to creatively and critically explore new interactive, virtual
platforms.
The residency allows for a collaborative team of up to three people
(including a writer, musician/sound artist and digital visual media
practitioner) to develop inter-disciplinary artwork in Second Life.

Deadline: 27 July 2007
Phone: Inter-Arts Office on (02) 9215 9110 or toll-free: 1800 226 912
URL: www.ozco.gov.au/rez

VIC - Horse Bazaar Prize, Melbourne
Over $2000 in cash plus other prizes. The Horse Bazaar Prize for panoramic
content is an open digital art prize for the production of screen-based
content that best uses Horse Bazaar’s unique panoramic projection system.
The screens are custom-built for the environment and extend for nearly 20
metres around the bar. Casting aside the traditional 4:3 screen format,
Horse Bazaar invites visual artists to produce digital content at an 8:1
ratio. The Horse Bazaar Prize is the world’s richest prize for panoramic
content and aims to cultivate the appreciation and production of panoramic
virtual décor.
Deadline: Entries close on July 13th
Venue: Submissions will be shown at Horse Bazaar in the lead up to the
gala and award night that will take place on Saturday 21st July
URL: www.horsebazaar.com.au/hbprize



Aust - ABC Online's POOOL Project for digital artists

2008
Submissions are invited from regionally based artists to be
part of POOOL, an ABC online initiative for digital artists. POOOL is
seeking 'Digital Artbites' from rural and regional artists reflecting
developments and explorations in new media arts. Contributions can be from
individuals, collaborations or artist collectives of any age, and can
include digital stills, mobile art, animations, music, documentaries,
audio, text and video art, etc. Each contribution can be complete or
excerpted works of up to a maximum of 5 minutes duration. Your submission
does not have to be especially created for the POOOL project, it can be
something you made 1-2 years ago. There is no fee for artists publishing
on POOOL. All works will be published on a 'rolling basis' between 1 July
2007 and 1 July 2008.
Contact: Sarah Last, POOOL Curator
Email: spoools@gmail.com

Deadline: 15 June
Program dates: 1 July – 30 July


Aust - 2007 Synapse Art and science residencies call for proposals

ANAT is pleased to announce the call for proposals from Australian media
artists and science organisations to participate in the 2007 Synapse Art and
Science Residency program. The residencies are available to Australian
artists with experience in media arts practice and an interest in science.
Artists from all technologically mediated disciplines are welcome to
apply.

Residencies can be undertaken at either an Australian or overseas science
organisation for a period of 12 or 16 weeks, depending on the location. ANAT
will provide an artist’s fee, accommodation, a living away allowance and
return travel to the destination of the residency if required. It is
anticipated the host organisation will provide access to personnel,
equipment, space and resources, as well as contributing towards materials
and/or the cost of mounting an exhibition at the conclusion of the residency.

Deadline: 5pm, Friday, 29th June 2007
Guidelines for applicants can be downloaded from: http://www.anat.org.au
Contact: Vicki Sowry, Program Manager, Art|Research|Science, ANAT
Phone: 61 8 8231 9037
Email: ars@anat.org.au

Aust - SFF MobileMovies competition
Great prizes to be won!
Get mobilised. Grab your mobile and start making movies. The WotNext
MobileMovies Award is all about talent, determination and raw creativity.
Use the theme 'Transport yourself' to produce a one minute short film.
Upload it to www.wotnext.com.au/sff and you can win $4,000 cash, a MacBook
Pro, a Samsung mobile phone and lots more!
Phone: +61 2 9318 0999
Fax: +61 2 9319 0055
Email: info@sydneyfilmfestival.org
URL: www.wotnext.com.au/sff


International - Antimatter Underground Film Festival, Canada

Tenth annual international festival seeks imaginative, volatile,
entertaining and critical films and videos. Dedicated to the exhibition
and nurturing of film and video as art, Antimatter is the premier showcase
of experimental cinema in the west, encompassing screenings,
installations, performances and media hybrids.

Criteria: Independent productions, completed after Jan 1/05. Any style or
genre. Max 30 mins.
Formats: 16mm, Super 8, MiniDV, DVD, VHS.
Preview on DVD (NTSC/PAL) or VHS (NTSC/PAL).
Entry Fees: $10 (early); $20 (final).
Address: Antimatter, 636 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 1L3
Email: info@antimatter.ws
URL: http://www.antimatter.ws


International - CologneOFF III

The 3rd edition of Cologne Online Film Festival will have the theme: Toon!
Toon! - art cartoons and animated narratives. After the successful launch
of CologneOFF - Cologne Online Film Festival and the organisation of the
first two editions in 2006 (CologneOFF I – Identityscapes and CologneOFF
II - Image vs Music) VideoChannel is preparing edition III of CologneOFF
to be launched in October 2007. VideoChannel invites artists and
directors to submit animated films/videos that tell a story in the form of
a cartoon or other forms of narratives by using the new digital
technologies.

Deadline: 1 August 2007
Information: All entry details and the submission form can be found on
netEX - networked experience http://www.nmartproject.net/netex
URL: http://coff.newmediafest.org



International - Project Ability (UK)


Project Ability in Glasgow is inviting artists from all over the world to
submit artwork (in any medium) that reflects their ideas and feelings on
mental health, either from a perspective of wellbeing or of illness. The
exhibition, titled ‘Mental Image', will be launched during Mental Health
Week in October 2007. Selected works will be exhibited in Project
Ability's two galleries from the 4 October until 23 November. More details
and entry forms online.
URL: www.project-ability.co.uk

Deadline: 10 August

Job: Assistant editor for Documentary, Melbourne

Edit Assistant

Applications Close: Monday 28 May, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC
Salary: To be negotiated

We are producing a documentary and currently have an opening for an Assistant Editor.

We are considering applications from parties with their own edit suite or a stand alone assistant editor who would work from our suite.

The project is set to begin ASAP but the bulk of the work will take place over 2 or 3 post production windows.

Forward work history, especially Avid and HD experience if any, plus contact details.

Please email only to this address:
itrfilm2007@hotmail.com

Job: Motion Graphics artist - Melbourne

Motion Graphics

Applications Close: Friday 15 June, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Motion graphics designer/animator with strong AfterEffects & Design skills to work in small production company. Ideal for recent graduate. Please email link to your portfolio.

Please email details to:
chris@wingep.com.au

Job: Modeller/Texturer - Act3 animation, Melbourne

Model / Texture Artist

Applications Close: Tuesday 29 May, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Act3animation (www.act3animation.com), leading animation studio,
based in Melbourne, is currently looking for a senior modeller and
texture artist required to work on characters and environments.

It is essential for candidates to demonstrate experience in high-end
3dsMax and zBrush poly models using displacement map technology.

Please email your resume and reel or via post to:

Act3animation - Recruitment
P.O. Box 541, Prahran 3181
Australia
gerard@act3animation.com

Job: Video/DVD/Editor/Camera op

Video/DVD Editor / Camera Operator

Small Family Business located in Pascoe Vale is seeking the services of a professional Video / DVD Editor (weekdays) & a weekend Camera Operator (Flexible Hours)

Looking for a tertiary final year student or recent graduate in Multimedia & equivalent Video Production Course.

Must have own reliable car and driver's license.

Be honest, trustworthy, responsible and creative.

Training will be provided. Work is unsupervised.

Immediate start - base salary + bonus Incentives

A business manager role (temporarily) will become available for the right candidate after a qualifying period.

All applications strictly in writing to: Purely Visual Fx Productions, P.O.Box 60, Moonee Vale, Vic, 3055.

Job: After Effects Designer - Sydney

After Effects Designers

Spinifex Interactive are a predominantly designed focused company whose mission is to deliver a seamless interface between creative excellence and technical innovation. Our in house expertise and capabilities provide a unique offering and service to our clients, giving us a prime position in the marketplace. We include Experiential Media, Branding & Design and Corporate services within our niche offering.

Due to the outstanding success of a range of high profile projects in Australia and overseas, we anticipate a period of continued, marked growth for the company. As a result we currently seek After Effects Designers at all levels. Successful candidates will be highly proficient in After Effects, with 3D a bonus. Opportunities are available for both full time and project based work. Salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience.

This is an outstanding opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic team of highly respected and talented individuals. Your valued contribution will play an active role in producing show stopping work that continuously moves beyond the perceived boundaries of technical capability and creative thinking.

If you are passionate about delivering high quality work with enthusiasm and a can do attitude then we would like to hear from you.

Interested applicants should send their resume to jobs@spinifexinteractive.com

Job: Motion Graphics Designer - South Melbourne

Motion Graphics Designer

Applications Close: Saturday 30 June, 2007
Website: activemotion.com.au
Location: South Melbourne - VIC
Salary: Negotiable with experience

activemotion is a friendly and busy boutique post production and design company located in South Melbourne. Our clients are production companies and advertising agencies.

We are looking for an experienced After Effects Designer with a minimum of 3 – 4 years experience in broadcast and motion graphics design.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative creative team providing end to end post production services for television campaigns, in conjunction with live action or solely reliant on motion graphics and animation.

Requirements:

1. Talented Mac based designer competent in 2D and/or 3D graphics.
2. Proficient in After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop.
3. Strong communication skills and knowledge of current motion graphic style and trends.
4. Ability to work alone or to a brief within a team environment.
5. FCP editing skills would be very beneficial.
6. Responsible for mastering for broadcast.

Please mail reel, CV and letter of interest to

Att: Emma Robison
C/O activemotion
MDG App
325 Bank St
South Melbourne
emma@activemotion.com.au

todays get together + Film Victoria Digital Media Internships

Unfortunately the pressures of 'the job' will keep me away from your little soirée today at Zagames - but this just came through my inbox on the interwebs - and some of you, particularly of the 'already graduated with a lot of time on your hands' persuasion should take note!

-matt

*****

Film Victoria’s Digital Media Internship deadline closing soon!

Closing on the 11th of May, Film Victoria announces funding for 20 new Digital Media Internships. Film Victoria has expanded its support of the program in response to recent growth in the digital media industries and the 97% success rate for ongoing employment at the conclusion of the internship period.
The Digital Media Internship (DMI) program enables professional screen industry practitioners and digital media graduates to gain valuable on-the-job experience in a digital media company.

Through the 28 week placement, interns develop their craft and technical skills under the supervision of skilled personnel, as well as build their professional networks and experience. You can specialise in 2D or 3D animation, compositing, programming, project-management/producing, special FX, games development and more.

Host companies can represent a broad range of screen-industry related production including game development, post-production and animation.

For new graduates, the DMI program is a proven way for securing a job in the media industry and for those already working in the industry, to take the next step in their careers.

Applications close for Intern and Host Company applicants on Friday 11 May 2007.

Application forms and guidelines can be found on the Film Victoria website:http://film.vic.gov.au/www/html/156-professional-development.asp?intSiteID=1

For additional information contact Brad Giblin, Technical Project Officer at
brad.giblin@film.vic.gov.au or 9660 3224


Additional information for Host Companies:

The DMI program targets host companies wishing to expand their services and capabilities through the addition of an internship position (or two) within their team.

Film Victoria will shortlist prospective interns and provide your company with a list of the most relevant and skilled individuals matching your company needs.

The program also assists host companies with funding of 60% of the interns salary, plus an additional grant of $4,000 for expenses incurred such as hardware, software or mentoring costs.

Application forms and guidelines can be found on the Film Victoria website: http://film.vic.gov.au/www/html/156-professional-development.asp?intSiteID=1

For additional information contact Brad Giblin, Technical Project Officer at
brad.giblin@film.vic.gov.au or 9660 3224

Job: 3D Modeller & Animator

3D Modeller and Animator

Applications Close: Friday 4 May, 2007
Website: www.seraphim-media.com.au
Location: Richmond - VIC
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Seraphim Multimedia require a lead 3D CG Modeller and Animator to undertake a variety of commissions covering advertising, medical and architectural arenas.

The successful candidate must be fluent in the use of 3d Studio Max and be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver complex works. A strong emphasis is placed on organic modeling, character animation, and advanced procedural and texture based surfacing. This is a leading role with considerable responsibility and the potential to determine artistic direction.

This position will be salaried, remuneration to be commensurate with experience.

Please email CV and cover letter to the email address below.

employment@seraphim-media.com.au

Get together

Hi all
there will be an informal get together for present and former ADIMM students, as well as staff (and ex staff) at :

Zagame's Boronia Club Hotel

112 Boronia Rd
Boronia, Vic 3155, Australia
(03) 9762 0883

on Wednesday May 2, from 5 pm

Please come along if you're free.

Cheers,
Werner

Jobs: Many and Various - Melbourne

Senior Producer – 2 roles
Inner city advertising agency specialising in youth and lifestyle brands
The job is primarily new media based – an interactive producers role if you like

Mid to Senior Graphic Designers
Inner city web design/development studio
The role is primarily identity design based but new media skills would be an advantage

Junior Web Developer
Inner city advertising agency
Agency experience
Must be able to hand code html / css
Some exp with .NET
An absolute willingness to grow and become a core part of the team.

As mentioned we’re always happy to take a call.

Contact Denis at NEWMEDIA PEOPLE
denis@newmediapeople.com.au

Regards

Denis Masseni - Director
NEWMEDIA PEOPLE

McPhersons Building, The Basement
546 Collins St Melbourne, 3000
Victoria Australia
P 61 3 8610 8380
F 61 3 8610 8388
M 0418 583520
W newmediapeople.com.au

Jobs: Tantalus - South Melbourne

Tantalus is Hiring

Join Tantalus as it moves into a new era of game development.
Tantalus Interactive (www.tantalus.com.au) is expanding into an exciting new phase of growth and development. We are aggressively recruiting for a brand new title.
The title is an entirely unique Tantalus-originated IP for Next Generation Platforms, funded by a top tier publisher for worldwide release at Christmas 2008.
Tantalus Interactive is an established and independent studio that has been developing video games since 1994. We are situated in the Melbourne CBD and currently employ over 40 staff.

We are actively scouring the globe for skilled individuals to fill the following positions:

#3D Artists
- Environment artists
- Character artists
- Animators

#Game Programmers
- All fields

#Producers
- Video Game / Outsourcing experience.

Join us as we grow into one of Australia's premiere Next Gen developers!

Industry experienced applicants are preferred. Entry level positions will be considered for outstanding applicants.
Please send a introductory letter with your portfolio and C.V. with subject relevant to the position you are applying for to:


Jobs@tantalus.com.au
Tantalus Interactive Level 5 'The Tea House'
28 Clarendon St, South Melbourne 3205.
Victoria,
Australia.

Job: 3D / Texture work - Firemint - Richmond, Melbourne

3D game artists - Firemint wants you!

Firemint is a world-leading developer of games for handheld devices.
Our regular clients include EA Mobile, THQ Wireless, I-play, Disney and more. As well as working on flagship titles for publishers, we are developing our own IP, in particular Mega Monster which has just won the International Mobile Gaming Award for Excellence in 3D at 3GSM and was runner-up at the Mobile Innovation Hunt at GDC in San Francisco. We also developed EA's Madden '07 3D, which has won numerous awards including IGN's Editor's Choice, and the Game Developer's Association of Australia Best Mobile Game of 2006 award. Thanks to our close relationship with several leading hardware manufacturers, we're often working right at the cutting edge. We have a relaxed working environment in a converted warehouse in Richmond (Melbourne), with a focus on small, tight, excellent teams.

We're looking for game artists with great 3D core skills, combined with at
least one of 3D modelling, hand-painted texturing and/or animation.
UI design skills are a big bonus. You're a creative, talented artist who can follow direction for specific brand styles. You'll be working on a wide variety of projects, from sports and racing to completely original games like Mega Monster. If you want to create mind-blowing art for the next generation of amazingly powerful hand-held devices, we want to talk to you!

While we prefer to employ people full-time, we can also consider freelance or contract work for the right applicant.

We will judge your application on the strength of your portfolio which will ideally demonstrate your ability to refine a concept as well as several highly polished, game-ready pieces.

To apply, please send your resume and/or showreel (or showreel link) to hr@firemint.com (preferred), or by post to:

HR, Firemint, 5/41 Rose St, Richmond Vic 3121.
For more details on how to apply, please go to www.firemint.com/jobs.htm.
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FIELD OF PLAY ::: gameplay in urban art

FIELD OF PLAY ::: gameplay in urban art

Digital Harbour will host a seminar on the intersection between location based gaming and public art to coincide with the launch of Field of Play, a new public art project by Troy Innocent.

The line between the virtual and the real is no longer clear. We now live in a mixed reality of ubiquitous media that is embedded in the world around us. This is reflected in recent developments in gaming that situate play within urban spaces using mobile phones or take a crossmedia approach that blends online, public and mobile spaces.

Join us for a discussion on gaming in public space. Speakers include: Troy Innocent, Monash University; Darren Tofts, Swinburne University; Helen Stuckey, ACMI and Rebecca Cannon, Select Parks.

Tuesday April 17th ::: 6-8pm
Digital Harbour: The Innovation Building, 1010 Latrobe Street, Docklands, Melbourne
Please register online before Friday 13th April.



::: digitalharbour.com.au | fieldofplay.net

Job: Graphic Designer - Melbourne

Graphic Designer
Applications Close: Sunday 29 April, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Innovative and award-winning multimedia company require an experienced Graphic Designer. Minimum 3 yrs industry experience.
- Interactive Media Production
· Established, innovative multi-media design company
· Excellent salary and working conditions
· Must have minimum three years industry experience

Magian Design Studio is a Melbourne-based media production studio, working on large projects internationally, producing interactive media for interpretive exhibits for some of the worlds most prestigious Zoos, Aquariums and Museums. We create educational media programs for display on touchscreens, large screens and projections, PDA devices and the web.

Magian is very highly regarded worldwide as an innovator in its approach to interactive media.
We are looking for a very experienced and innovative designer capable of collaborating with our team of designers and technical developers to contribute to an ongoing process of technical and creative development. We want someone who is able to help us to push the boundaries of what is technically possible while ensuring that the end product looks visually stunning and is also robust and user-friendly.

Education and Experience:
· Formal design training (degree or diploma) coupled with AT LEAST three years industry experience in creating interactive media
· Strong software skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash are essential
· Skills in Director would be an advantage (Please list software packages you are familiar with and how many years experience you have had with each).

Job Qualifications:
· Knowledgeable in and able to keep abreast of current and developing trends in web and interactive media technologies
· Experience working with best practices in User Interface Design and understanding and empathy for the use of media in public spaces
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Able to collaborate with technical developers and contribute to the group dynamic
· Desire to learn and develop in the role (you must love a challenge!!)

It is not just skill sets we look at, our culture is important to us and we need a team player who is very personable, calm under pressure and able to leave their ego at the door.
Every project takes us on a journey and we look for passionate, committed people who are able to enjoy themselves along the way.

Please note that applications that do not adhere to the required format as outlined above will not be considered for the position.

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Please send your application in the following format with:
· Cover letter in PDF format
· CV in PDF format including either a URL link to an online portfolio or a PDF portfolio consisting of a maximum of five pages of screen grabs from selected projects
designjob@magian.com

Job: Flash animator - Melbourne

Flash Animator / Illustrator

Applications Close: Thursday 29 March, 2007
Website: www.eskimoproductions.com
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Talented Flash Animator/Illustrator required for a series of online
animations and illustration work.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Applicants must have strong skills in 2-D character-based
animation, good drawing/illustration skills and a sound knowledge of
Actionscript. Must also be proficient and experienced in Photoshop and
Illustrator. (Capabilities in Web design/HTML will be looked upon
favourably). Industry experience required. This is a contractor role.

OTHER SKILLS:
Ability to work in a team
Be able to work to production deadlines
excellent communication skills

Interested applicants are invited to forward a CV and folio to:

Lucy Ogilvie
Eskimo Productions
9 Sturt Street
Collingwood Vic 3066
lucy@eskimoproductions.com

Job: Multimedia Designer - Box Hill TAFE

Graphic / Multimedia Designer

Applications Close: Wednesday 4 April, 2007
Website: boxhill.nga.net.au
Location: Melbourne - VIC
Salary: $44,002

1. Design artwork and illustration for learning materials, marketing materials, and display materials. Development of web pages, technical animation and multimedia design. Graphic design and desktop publishing of Institute and external publications and documents.

2. Coordinate and be responsible for assigned projects while working with internal and external clients, Educational Designers and external service providers, to meet project deadlines and specifications.

3. Perform all tasks to meet the OLS Charter and the ERD quality system and customer service standards.

For full information visit Box Hill TAFE

Job: Video Editors - Melbourne

Editors

Applications Close: Wednesday 4 April, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Internet TV has become even more popular then ever.

Lifefunk produces a host a variety of online programs reporting on Entertainment, Fashion and Lifestyle.

Editors must be studying this at an advanced stage or have experience in editing.

All positions are Part time Contract.

Editors are required to email resumes, and interviews will be arranged.
recruit.melb@lifefunktv.com.au

Job: Junior to Mid-Weight designers - Melbourne

Junior / Mid-Weight Designer

Applications Close: Tuesday 3 April, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Clear Light Digital is one of Australia's fastest growing full-service digital agencies and is on the hunt for an enthusiastic designer to join the Melbourne team.

This role is for a designer with a passion for Interaction design and user experience (UX). You?ll be working closely with the Creative Director on developing interface designs for websites, web applications, email marketing and interactive presentations.

There will also be opportunity to assist on supporting branding and marketing design work.

Experience
Photoshop is your favourite weapon of choice with Illustrator not far behind;
You're excited by, and have a good understanding of, the internet and associated web technologies;
Flash experience is a plus but not essential.

If you're keen to pursue a career in the online industry, willing to learn and deliver results you can be proud of send your resume and portfolio to:

jobs@clearlightdigital.com