Work With Invisible Sun Media
Here are things that are important for all positions.
- Great communication skills. We’re a mixed virtual team, so frequent and clear written communication is a must.
- Self-driven work ethic. We’re a flat organization where everyone is their own product manager.
- Curiosity and the desire to learn. Our business is changing and growing fast, so flexibility is a key attribute to bring along.
Open Positions
Technical Services
Creative Services
Production Services
Technical Services
Presentation Layer Developer
We are seeking an experienced and design-centric Presentation Layer Developer to join our rapidly growing team.PLD Summary:
This role bridges the creative and technical aspects of project delivery. With little supervision, you will develop and implement designs according to a direction with art and creativity that has already been established. In this role, you must be able to work in as well as combine the creative with the technical across a variety of platforms and frameworks. Ultimately, you are responsible for all aspects of presentation layer development, including all front-end technologies.
As one of the founding developers you will be expected to share and defend your opinions and ideas for the company.
What You Do Best
- Responsible for executing thorough code complex designs that reflect the creative and artistic direction provided within the established technical framework
- Creation of all coded presentation layer deliverables
- Can work and excell better in a mixed, virtual environment than in a cubicle
- Able to shift seemingly between a creative and a technical focus depending on the current need and/or circumstance each day (this is a startup)
- Establish presentation layer requirements & standards
- Rapidly produce interim deliverables such as style guide components, technical specifications, prototypes, proofs of concept, etc., in addition to the final live site or application
- Participate in scoping and planning work
- Participate in writing detailed level technical and functional documentation
- Ability to take initiative to research and learn emerging technologies
- Participation in the greater Presentation Layer Community
At Invisible Sun Media, the Internet is not a hobby. Technology is not something we dabble in and digital design is not a sideline. You need to help us show the world how it's done.
Your Qualifications
- At least 4+ years experience with hand-coding D/XHTML, JavaScript, CSS and Flash
- At least 2+ years experience using Ruby on Rails, Django, Symfony, CodeIgnitor, or other frameworks used to develop dynamic web applications where presentation layer is well defined
- Expertise developing and testing across multiple browsers, platforms, DOM implementations, etc.
- Experience with XML, XSLT, DTD or Schema modeling, DOM/XPath/SAX parsing
- Experience with Rich Internet Applications, Macromedia Flash, and AJAX; particularly the technical and coding aspects such as Object Oriented programming, Flash Remoting, Flex Framework, Data Binding, Components, Web Services, etc. are required.
- Experience with content management systems (CMS) and version control systems
- Experience with Analytics Solutions (Omniture, Google Analytics, MixPanel)
- Image production techniques (Photoshop, Fireworks or Image Ready)
- User Interface Design, Information Architecture, graphic design experience is a MUST HAVE
- Experience developing accessible web applications
- Experiences Optimizing for Search Engines
- Demonstrate ability to accurately estimate and scope developmental work
- Typography, style, and the ability to knock the socks off users
What We Offer
- A driven, motivated, and talented team that believes in working hard and playing hard
- An energetic, idea-driven, and transparent work environment
- Exciting world-changing opportunity. We are striving to do something very big with something that affects everyone
- This is a three month renewable contract position for a fast-paced start-up. Compensation is negotiable and may include a Very Handsome *Equity package (or pretty, if you prefer over handsome). For the right candidate, a competitive salary and great benefits could be waiting for you on the other side upon next round financing. If you are at all curious, it will be well worth the work and the wait. We are looking for the right candidate.
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Creative Services
Lead Designer
Ye who wants to create, not just maintain, and believes that execution matters as much as inspiration...Read On.Fancy Summary:
We’re looking to hire an inspired, creative designer who’s interested in being part of a growing team. We are an enthusiastic group of entrepreneurs focusing on building a fantastic suite of digital media sites, so there’s tons of opportunity here to own the design process from concept to completion while keeping an eye on new developments.
You Have:
- A true passion for design, typography and interactive experiences
- A high level of attention to detail, down to pixel perfection
- A relentless work ethic, and is organized enough to meet strict deadlines
- The ability to work in a collaborative environment, with the alternate ability to work autonomously and deliver on time
- The ability to relentlessly deliver solutions
- A strong ability to think conceptually
- Experience in print design, digital media design, presentation layer design, graphic design, mobile design and experience design
Your Role:
This position will allow you to work collaboratively with the entire creative & technology team in taking interactive & digital media projects through the design process. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of products while maintaining the freedom to define your own vision. Steps in the process include:
- Brainstorming creative concepts with the creative team
- Conceiving and defending innovative design solutions
- Developing design specs, wireframes, interfaces, interactions and print templates for production
- Working with the development team on the execution of your designs
- Wordpress & Movable Type design
- Web & desktop application design
- iPhone & mobile design
- Digital magazine design
- Well, All Things Design
Requirements:
- 3 to 5 years interactive experience (software UX, online applications, web design…)
- 5-7 Years design experience (print, web, advertising, product...)
- Excellent proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Flash Platform and/or Microsoft Silverlight experience
- A portfolio of current / recent work examples
- A masterful understanding of user experience and site architecture
Invisible Sun Media develops content, products, and services to niche vertical communities, and you will participate in all phases of the creative process across several mediums.
What We Offer
- A driven, motivated, and talented team that believes in working hard and playing hard
- An energetic, idea-driven, and transparent work environment
- Exciting world-changing opportunity. We are striving to do something very big with something that affects everyone
- This is a three month renewable contract position for a fast-paced start-up. Compensation is negotiable and may include a Very Handsome *Equity package (or pretty, if you prefer over handsome). For the right candidate, a competitive salary and great benefits could be waiting for you on the other side upon next round financing. If you are at all curious, it will be well worth the work and the wait. We are looking for the right candidate.
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Creatives
Fall Internship Opportunity.If you're interested in creative entrepreneurship, branding or design, then apply to be one of our Creatives and intern at Invisible Sun Media.
Internship Summary:
ISM's Interactive group develops content and applications for digital platforms including the Web, interactive television and mobile devices. We are looking for a design savvy, student of experience, rock star communicator and all around fun intern. You will join a team of fun and driven professionals who will help you learn the digital media business and experience the startup culture from the ground floor. In addition to training and mentorship, you will enjoy a great degree of responsibility and have the opportunity to make an impact from day one, helping us to increase our brand’s US and global presence through outreach and media integration.
Our Ideal Candidate Is:
- Passionate about the creative process
- Motivated to learn about all facets of small business
- Extremely interested in the digital world & its ever-changing nature
- Excited about making ideas happen
Responsibilities Could Include:
- Concepting & creating design schemes
- Participating in brainstorming sessions on topics ranging from site UI to event design
- Customer interfacing & service
- Any tasks/goals that you establish as beneficial to your growth in your area of expertise
Core Requirements:
- Google Docs, iWork, Wordpress, and Adobe Creative Suite
- An extensive knowledge of the web
- A designer; either graphic, web, or interactive
Perks
- Seriously…it’s all about you isn’t it
- Satisfaction of working for the coolest startup in digital media
- Valuable work experience and great references for your job hunt if and when you graduate
- Some money (yes we will pay you in local currency when we can)
- The opportunity to work with an amazing team of super creative talent in a startup environment
- The ability to have close direction and support directly with the chief creative
- And of course…the networking will be amazing!
To qualify for this internship, you must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution and be able to earn course credit at the college level (no exceptions). Once a college student has been accepted for the internship, the individual will be required to provide "Proof of Credit" or a signed verification form from a counselor, major department head, or professor before beginning the internship program. Time Commitment: 10 - 20 – hours a week . Be sure that you know what your College deems necessary for you to receive College credits.
This is a very unique opportunity, and we are filling just a small number (or just one) of these internships this year. The earliest start date is September 1 2009. An intern is committed for three months from the agreed start date.
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Interactive Web Designer/Developer
Fall Internship Opportunity.Internship Summary:
ISM's Interactive group develops content and applications for digital platforms including the Web, interactive television and mobile devices. We are looking for a ninja in hiding when it comes to interfaces, interaction, and all around web application development. New languages are non-barriers. You will join a team of fun and driven professionals who will help you learn the digital media business and experience the startup culture from the ground floor. In addition to training and mentorship, you will enjoy a great degree of responsibility and have the opportunity to make an impact from day one, helping us to increase our brand’s US and global presence through outreach and social media integration.
Internship Duties:
- Help us launch our web sites and projects in the next 60 days.
- Help us do all the things needed to roll out the sites
- Provide the usability, graphic design and polished look and feel for our sites.
- Help implement the design and help tie in the front-end to the back-end infrastructure
- Help manage internal web properties, blog engines, wikis, etc.
Internship Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently on tight deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong experience conducting online research.
- Excellent understanding of HTML, CSS, and Javascript libraries to build interactive user interfaces
- Understanding of online consumer facing Internet services and social networks
- Familiarity with HTML and Flash as well as experience with simple site testing
- Some prior design experience with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
Perks:
- Seriously…it’s all about you isn’t it
- Satisfaction of working for the coolest startup in digital media
- Valuable work experience and great references for your job hunt if and when you graduate
- Some money (yes we will pay you in local currency when we can)
- And of course…the networking will be amazing!
- The opportunity to work with an amazing team of talent in a startup environment
- The ability to have close direction and support directly with the chief designer
This is a very unique opportunity, and we are filling just a small number (or just one!) of these internships this year. The earliest start date is September 2009. An intern is committed for three months from the agreed start date.
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Production Services
Digital Media Strategist
Fall Internship Opportunity.Internship Summary:
ISM's Interactive group develops content and applications for digital platforms including the Web, interactive television and mobile devices.We are looking for a social media expert familiar with SEO and SEM to help spearhead our social media marketing strategy. You will join a team of fun and driven professionals who will help you learn the digital media business and experience the startup culture from the ground floor. In addition to training and mentorship, you will enjoy a great degree of responsibility and have the opportunity to make an impact from day one, helping us to increase our brand’s US and global presence through outreach and media integration.
Our Ideal Candidate Is:
- Interested in the question “What is social media strategy?”
- Passionate about technology, media, communication, and lifestyle. Environment a big plus.
- Motivated to learn about all facets of small business.
- Extremely interested in the digital world & its ever-changing nature.
- Excited about making ideas happen
- Has Excellent communication skills. Capital E.
Responsibilities Could Include:
- Requesting, editing, and organizing content (blog posts, articles, emails, tweets, comments, etc.) from various sources and posting in various locations, as well as tracking their effectiveness.
- Actively monitor and enhance our web presence by writing, reading, and archiving blog posts, tweets, and comments on top online destinations and join our team of brand ambassadors.
- Actively participate in research projects.
Core Requirements:
- Google Docs, iWork, MS Office, Web Publishing Tools (ie - Wordpress, Movable Type, CMS, etc).
- Detailed knowledge of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Ning, etc.
- A master in the arts of listening, learning, and sharing. Conceptually and realistically.
- Media experience or interest.
- An extensive knowledge of the web.
- A writer, either by choice or by nature.
Questions We Might Ponder:
- How are companies benefiting social media for marketing?
- What is appropriate and what is inappropriate in the digital experience?
- What is the next evolutionary step in media and marketing?
- How will this be measured?
- What are the best keywords to optimize for SEO?
- What has the best ROTI (“Return on Time Invested”) for various services, technology systems, social media platforms and web tools?
This is a very unique opportunity, and we are filling just a small number (or just one) of these internships this year. Position is open immediately. An intern is committed for three months from the agreed start date.
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Editorial Assistant (Environmental Focus)
Fall Internship Opportunity.This is an incredible opportunity for a college student to gain hands-on training in this fast paced digital world. We are looking for someone familiar or passionate about the environment and who are willing to research anything “green” – from major green movements, to health trends, to celebrities who live green, auto news, etc. Basically – everything we eat, breath or touch in some way is related to the “green movement” and we need someone who “gets the connections” and wants to foster “green” awareness in a fun, and accurate way.
Internship Summary:
ISM is a multi-media company which produces brands with an emphasis on social interaction – using cutting edge technology. Hip and high quality content ranging from features, blogs, streaming videos, iPhone apps., etc., are what we’re all about. This is an incredible opportunity for a college student to gain hands-on training in this fast paced digital world. You will join a team of fun and driven professionals who will help you learn the digital media business and experience the startup culture from the ground floor. In addition to training and mentorship, you will enjoy a great degree of responsibility and have the opportunity to make an impact from day one, helping us to increase our brand’s US and global presence through outreach and media integration.
Responsibilities Could Include:
- Providing a variety of original editorial work, including blogs, product reviews, and features.
- Preparing website copy: updates, summaries, and original articles
- Providing and maintaining Research library, research contacts and links.
- Assisting in various areas of production when needed. Brainstorming, etc.
Core Requirements:
- Google Docs, iWork, MS Office, Web Publishing Tools (ie - Wordpress, Movable Type, CMS, etc).
- A master in the arts of listening, learning, and sharing. Conceptually and realistically.
- Content/publishing experience or interest.
- An extensive knowledge of the web.
- A writer.
We're looking for (green) people:
- Who are familiar or passionate about the environment or are willing to research anything “green” – from major green movements, to health trends, to celebrities who live green, auto news, etc. Basically – everything we eat, breath or touch in some way is related to the “green movement” and we need someone who “gets the connections” and wants to foster “green” awareness in a fun, and accurate way.
- Are competent with internet research and willing to learn about multi-media.
- Who have experience and natural passion for writing about new and upcoming green or environmental topics.
- Who (would) enjoy interviewing advocates, artists and reviewing any kind of green products.
- Who are organized and able to meet deadlines on a regular basis.
To qualify for this internship, you must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution and be able to earn course credit at the college level (no exceptions).
Once a college student has been accepted for the internship, the individual will be required to provide "Proof of Credit" or a signed verification form from a counselor, major department head, or professor before beginning the internship program.
Time Commitment: 10 - 20 – hours a week . Be sure that you know what your College deems necessary for you to receive College credits.
This is a very unique opportunity, and we are filling just a handful of these internships this year. Position is open immediately. An intern is committed for three months from the agreed start date.
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