About NetShelter and NSBN
NetShelter (www.netshelter.net) is the leading media representation company for highly influential technology, IS/IT and gaming sites. Since its inception in 1999 the company has helped leading interactive advertising agencies and enterprise marketers engage with their core target audience of technology and IT buyers and influencers, impact their purchasing decisions and achieve their branding and direct response objectives.

The NetShelter Branded Network (NSBN) launched in May 2006 has grown from 12 sites to more than 65 highly influential tech properties and is now the 2nd largest technology news property on the internet only behind CNET and 9th largest technology property on the internet passing OSTG, IDG and Ziff Davis (according to comScore Media Metrics).

Position Description
Web Designer/ Graphic Designer –
NetShelter seeks a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team in Toronto. This position is for someone who is extremely responsible, who has a desire to deliver on time and to exceed expectations. This person will have a proactive nature and the ability to think on their feet. They will have ample design experience and a proven record of bringing their own creative mind to the table while still being able to take direction.

The primary task of this position is to work closely with sales and marketing to create highly-customized, demonstrative presentations and mockups that illustrate integrated online opportunities to clients. These presentations are integral to our sales process and require that each one be given 100% dedication and commitment to creating the highest quality model possible. And because of the everchanging nature of the Internet and the needs of our clients, this work also requires an individual that can switch gears at a moments notice, approach each project with renewed drive and fresh ideas and do this with a positive attitude. Other tasks include the design of sales materials, the NetShetler Inc. website, in-house promotional materials and special in-house, publisher or client projects.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a passionate team of seasoned technology media professionals and to contribute to our tremendous growth.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with sales, marketing and management to deliver highly customized, on time and on target sales presentations and mockups to clients
• Strive to identify and develop a strong understanding of client's core objectives and challenges
• Design projects with the success and continued growth of the client’s business as the primary objective
• Meet and exceed the needs of clients
• Bring new ideas to the table that center on NetShelter’s continued growth and success
• Identify areas which need improvement and develop design stategies around them
• Keep up with the industry’s latest trends and innovations

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years progressive work experience in the field of web design / graphic design
• Proficiency in HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Flash, FrontPage, 3ds Max
• Basic understanding of Javascript/DHTML, CSS, XML and the web development cycle
• Self Management / Project Management
• Exceptional ability to multi-task
• General Communication - Speak well, write well, communicate well via design and listen well
• Clear understanding of the rules and elements of graphic design
• Problem solving capabilities
• Patience
• Adaptibility
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Architecture for the Web
• Understanding of programming
• BA/BS required

Please e-mail your detailed cover letter and resume along with links to any pertinent work that you have produced to marketingcareers@netshelter.net and include Job #430 in the subject line.