Advertising Solutions Interactive Designer
TripAdvisor provides a unique, global work environment that captures the speed, innovation and excitement of a startup, at a thriving, growing and well-established industry brand. At TripAdvisor, you will be part of a dynamic, fun, and energetic team where you can immediately make meaningful contributions.
This Interactive Designer is responsible for the development, refinement and maintenance of visual design related to co-branded TripAdvisor touch points with users, partners and clients worldwide. This includes creating cutting edge solutions for core website design, social features and functionality, mobile devices, and co-branded landing pages. The Interactive Designer is responsible for ensuring a consistent brand experience and visual message across all points of contact by supporting multiple aspects of the business beyond advertising, like Research, Key Accounts, Partnerships, etc. She/he should have experience in wire framing navigation flows for the end user and translating them into high quality designed site experiences and advertisements. She/he must be a team player and be able to collaborate with global teams including product management, brand design, and sales.
Responsibilities:
- Follow/lead best practices for banner production (design and technologies)
- Design web-driven campaigns, which include interactive and dynamic banners, landing pages, and social media contests within brand guidelines
- Be an organized team player, willing to pitch in on other projects
- Participate in collaborative brainstorms, concept development, and design comps
- Develop ideas and concepts into compelling visual solutions for presentations and pitches
- Present visual ideas, design rationale, and detail to ad solution team members
- Assist in project production across functional teams including engineering
- Work within designated budgets, timelines, and branding guidelines
- Conceptualize and create pixel-perfect mockups from sketches, wireframes, and spec documents
- Non-stop passion for and curiosity about new and innovative digital solutions
- Extensive knowledge of online media, marketing and advertising
- Interpret needs, objectives, and direction from multiple sources to ensure design concepts meet brand standards and business goals
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional design and sales environment
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in graphic design, visual communication, or related field
- Must be able to produce quality work in a fast paced atmosphere
- A solid understanding of design, color and typography principles
- Understanding of current and emerging social Media platforms and advertising solutions
- Ability to prioritize and manage work, adhering to multiple project timelines
- Flexibility to shift gears and jump into other projects/requests
- Open to creative feedback and make changes on the fly
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite specifically Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, as well as HTML5
- An affinity for current industry developments, design trends, and technologies
- Exceptional interpersonal, collaborative, and creative problem solving skills
- Sense of humor a must
- Experience working within brand identity standards
- Experience with video editing a plus
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