Interactive Strategist

The Company:

IQ Foundry is an award winning interactive design and development studio based in beautiful Madison, WI. Our studio specializes in developing rich interactive experiences utilizing the latest web and media technologies. We pride ourselves in our interactive focus and the creative and technical expertise we bring to our clients. All of our staff members have a background in the interactive industry and are here to collaborate with colleagues who share their passion and focus for the work that we do.

We believe in having small, tight-teams that focus on collaborating to build great interactive solutions for our clients. We are very selective and look for consummate professionals with smarts, positive attitudes and strong work ethics. If you are looking to make an impact on (and share in) the success of our business, work with a great team, and have a little fun in the process, please get in touch. We'd like to meet you.

The Opportunity

The Interactive Strategist role is a senior–level position that blends account and strategy roles here in our small agency environment. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of creative direction experience, and a high comfort level developing business relationships with clients and managing all aspects of the sales process.

We are seeking a candidate who thrives when given responsibility and autonomy, and who can focus on and bring a project to fruition within it's target timeframe. This is an environment that demands attention to detail, straightforwardness, and a "Let's get this done" attitude it's what drives our team, our clients, and ultimately the great work that we are proud to be able to do here.

You'll need to be a creative thinker, detail–oriented, confident, and able to express ideas and concepts to other team members in an articulate, well thought–out manner. We want you to be passionate about design, interactive, and creating a final product that you can be proud of.

At the end of the day, we try to build opportunities for our team that match up with individual professional goals to give each person an opportunity to grow in the areas that they are most interested. Most of the time this allows us to bring in work that is continually at a level of quality, challenge, and interest that surpasses even our best work in the past. As cliché as it may sound, it's what we live for. And we mean it.

Essential Functions:

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for generating and developing design concepts on projects and leading them through completion with our development team. We are looking for people with outstanding creative design skills and the experience to excel with any design challenge.

Creative Design and Management:

• Conceptualize, develop and maintain compelling online experiences which are fun, attractive and functional
• Develop the overall look and feel for campaigns that is consistent with established brand guidelines and styles
• Develop creative briefs to communicate client culture, target customers, and project objectives to internal staff
• Assist in development of project strategies, plans, and associated materials (Wirefames, Sitemaps, Storyboards, Content Inventories etc)
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules
• Deliver assigned projects on schedule and on budget
• Assist with quality assurance, testing, and launch activities
• Hands–On development of interactive solutions for clients where needed
• Inspire, mentor, and assist staff in meeting deadlines and expectations
• Keep abreast of best practices within both traditional and interactive mediums
• Work closely with Creative Director & Interactive Director to provide top–quality interactive and graphic solutions
• Have an undeniable passion for interactive

Sales and Customer Management

• Serve as the customers first point of contact in an inside sales role handling incoming opportunities
• Identify and develop new opportunities with existing clients
• Qualify incoming sales leads gauging appropriate fit
• Write and pitch project and consulting proposals to clients
• Proactively communicate with clients as required; anticipate challenges and suggest solutions; look for opportunities to add value
• Maintain knowledge of interactive technologies and usability best practices
• Provide outstanding customer service to all IQ clients and become an advocate for their goals and needs
• Communicate clearly in all client interaction, including email, phone, and meetings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of web design and buildout experience
• 3+ years of creative direction or team management
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelors or higher degree in a creative or technical discipline
• Knowledge of both the design and development aspects of interactive
• Project management skills; ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple projects
• Comfortable collaborating with others, thrives in a fast–paced environment, and enjoys a diversity of tasks and projects
• Independent work–style, ability to plan and execute with little direction, creative problem–solving skills and initiative
• Ability to communicate clearly between creative and technical team members
• Handle stress with grace and tact and possess an excellent sense of humor

Additional Information:

This position is open immediately. You will work on challenging and exciting projects, and with amazing clients, on a regular basis.

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. IQ Foundry provides all full-time employees with a competitive salary and benefits package and a rewarding work environment that promotes leadership and creative thinking.

Qualified applicants should send their resume, salary history, and a link to your online portfolio to careers@iqfoundry.com.

This position is open to all US Residents.