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Job Description
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is the central support organisation for over 100 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia, marketing the world's most popular computer games platforms - PS one®, PlayStation®2, PlayStation®Portable (PSP) and PlayStation®3 (PS3) and the ever-growing online PlayStation®Network (PSN) platform
Online Designer
SCEE is looking for a creative Online Designer to be an integral part of their internal design team.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Design and concept development of PlayStation sites for PC and PS3 browsers
- Creation and production and preparation of useable, clean and clear designs for development.
- To clearly plan and articulate user interface design to aid and enhance user navigation and experience
- Liaising with working group on new features and functionality
- Presenting concepts and ideas to clients at all levels
- Articulate and write creative rationales to working group
- The ability to be able to understand and realise the business objectives and marketing strategy
- Work within a team to design and build projects including: Flash/HTML5/PHP websites, promotional banners, online demos and email newsletters
- Support and supply editorial assets to content team
- Manage timelines of web based projects by interacting with other teams and departments
- Maintain and develop the quality of creative work across the online channels and uphold the brand guidelines throughout to ensure consistency.
Skills- Strong conceptual and creative ideas with good design understanding of User Centred Design principles and front-end interface design
- Understanding of technology and the ability to liaise with the Development team
- Ability to assimilate feedback and work with stakeholders to deliver design solutions
- Ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines are a must
- Passion for design and technology. Savvy in web design, web production, user experience, web content and best practices
- Demonstrate time management skills and proven track record of successful project planning and scheduling
- Experience of delivering projects in a flexible and interactive manner
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise
- Self-starter, motivated and consistently reliable. Proactive and works on own initiative
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and an adaptability to communicate across all levels of the organisation
- Prioritise and organise a varied and full workload
- Experience of working on large multi-lingual websites for a large brand and adhering to corporate guidelines is essential
- Experience designing mobile websites and mobile apps
- A strong team player with the ability to collaborate, brainstorm ideas, educate and provide an informed point of view
- Full knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Multimedia, Graphic Design or Arts related degree
- An interest in gaming