About j2 Global Communications:
 
Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services to individuals and businesses around the world. j2 Global’s network spans more than 4,100 cities in 48 countries on 6 continents. The Company’s websites appear in numerous languages, including Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, English and more. Payments are accepted in currencies that include the U.S. Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, Hong Kong Dollar and more. j2 Global provides live sales and customer service support in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Dutch, German, French, Cantonese, Japanese and more. j2 Global markets its services under the brand names eFax®, eFax Corporate®, eFax DeveloperTM, eVoice®, eReceptionist®, Onebox®, Fax.com®, Send2Fax®, eFax BroadcastTM, jBlast®, jConnect®, RapidFAXTM, PhonePeople®, YAC® PaperMaster®, M4 Internet® and Electric Mail®.
 
As of December 31, 2009, j2 Global had achieved 14 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth and 8 consecutive fiscal years of positive and growing operating earnings. For more information about j2 Global, please visit www.j2global.com.
 

 
The Company:
 
People drive our success. We have a great team of smart, passionate, and fun people who push the envelope every day in an effort to go further and go faster with our products.
 
Despite our impressive list of past achievements, we’ve only begun to reach our vast potential.
 

 
The Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized j2 Global Communications, Inc. as one of Los Angeles’ “Largest Public Companies” and also one of the “Most Profitable Companies” in Los Angels for 2010.
 

 
Job Summary:
 
The Sr. Web and Graphic Designer will play a key role in the growth of j2 Global. This role is uniquely positioned to create success rather than maintain the status quo. Work will encompass everything from minor revisions to major design initiatives. Candidate will have superb communication and presentation
 
skills and be instrumental in enhancing a collaborative, team-based staff.
 
Strategic and conceptual abilities are also essential to this position.
 

 
Job Duties:
 
·The Sr. Web/Graphic Designer will report to the Sr. Creative Manager [Art Director] as a key member of a dynamic in house Creative Team.
 
·Creating web sites, splash and landing pages, HTML emails, banners, print pieces and more.
 
·Collaborating with Marketing and Creative Services departments to ensure adherence to corporate look-and-feel, and to company technical standards.
 
·Performing all work in a manner which leads to the ultimate goals of increased brand awareness and product sales while raising the bar creatively.
 

 
Job Requirements and Experience:
 

 
·Candidates must be experienced with a proven track record of success. Have a strong portfolio that demonstrates his/her design skills as well as strong conceptual/strategic thinking.
 
· 9+ years experience in developing and implementing creative campaigns/projects (design and/or copy) with an ad agency, interactive agency, or in-house creative department. 5+ years web experience.
 
· Direct Response Marketing experience a must.
 
· Possesses expert knowledge of computers and the Internet—including both PC and Macintosh platforms.
 
· Have a command of the creative requirements of marketing communications including: advertising, print collateral, logo development, and interactive multimedia.
 
· Possess expertise in design for the web.
 
· Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills.
 
· Website production work-flow skills.
 
· Experience with scheduling and organization of production tasks.
 
·A good eye for design and photographic color correction.
 
· Project management skills.
 
· Must be self-motivated and the able to multi-task 2 to 5 projects simultaneously.
 
· Able to work as part of a team, share ideas, offer and take constructive reviews, yet at the same time, work independently to assure your responsibilities are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
 
· Driven to assume increasing levels of responsibility within a growing company.
 
·Be deadline oriented with good organizational skills
 
·Excellent skills in Adobe CS3 apps such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver. MYSQL, JavaScript, Flash/Action Script, Fireworks/Image Ready, etc.
 
· Computer experience necessary includes an understanding of HTML, CSS, PHP, XML.
 
· Education: BA Degree in marketing, communications, graphic arts, advertising, interactive media, or related field.