New Media Specialist II (Designer) For TVOKids.com

TVO, Ontario’s publicly funded education media organization, uses the power of media technologies to support education in Ontario. TVOKids.com, TVO’s award-winning educational website for pre-school and school age children is looking for a talented and creative candidate to fill a New Media Specialist II staff position. The ideal candidate will enjoy working on online games, and possesses strong design skills with respect to gaming environment, and has experience with interface design and branding. The applicant must demonstrate a natural interest in: fun, educational and engaging content, for children ages 2 to 12. Experience in 3D design and design usability are definite assets. The New Media Specialist II will primarily be responsible for creating the look and feel, and visual design of interactive projects including: creating games on tvokids.com, collaborating in keeping the site fresh, and participating in brainstorming sessions for new content. In addition, the position will evaluate interactive products produced by third parties. Scope: Works with the project manager and production teams to define ideas visually in wireframes and mock-ups. Analyzes and understands project content requirements, and performs regular reviews of graphics that have been created. Designs games that are intended for children ages 2 to 12. Designs page and site structures and integrates using Flash and Drupal. Fully understands New Media and User Centered Design and its application for the needs of a broadcaster presenting it online. Reacts to special requests from programming and/or marketing communications and integrates them into tvokids.com. Regularly evaluates and makes recommendations for improvement to existing Interactive Design processes and procedures, and understands global responsibilities common to all Interactive Designers. Performs other directly related duties as required.

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