Insomniac - Web Designer

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at web design? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a designing compelling experiences for web based products. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Throughout our 20-year history, Insomniac has produced almost 400 festivals, concerts and club nights for over 4 million attendees in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, with expansions into Brazil, Japan and India. Insomniac’s premier annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the largest multi-day music festival in North America, and attracted more than 400,000 fans over three days in May 2019. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

As a Web Designer, you will be responsible for creating visually engaging and accessible web experiences for desktop, tablet, and mobile. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize web-based solutions that generate interest in Insomniac’s products, marketing campaigns, events, and properties. Your role is critical to presenting the Insomniac brand on the web in novel and unexpected ways while maintaining a focus on accessibility and UX best practices. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design visually engaging and accessible experiences for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to create alignment on messaging and overall solutions

• Present Insomniac on the web in visually stunning ways while maintaining a focus on accessibility and UX best practices

• Engage in constructive design critiques

• Deliver and present prototypes to cross-functional teams

• Have an opinion and participate in healthy debate on product and design decisions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing and prototyping in Figma. (Origami, Framer, or similar experience a bonus)

• Experience with motion design and tools (e.g., After Effects / Lottie)

• Deep knowledge of UX best practices, patterns, and requirements

• A strong design portfolio demonstrating knowledge of interaction design, responsive layout, typesetting, and motion

• Able to work independently and drive multiple projects at a time

• Embrace an iterative design process and are receptive to feedback. Progress over perfection

• Expert knowledge in a11y best practices

• 7 years of work experience

• 4 years of application, visual, and interaction design

• 4 years experience with HTML/CSS/JS and collaborating with backend developers

• Preferably experience designing software for entertainment, media, gaming

• Portfolio of work examples required

• If you have a GitHub profile, we’d love to see that as well (please include in your application)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

• Must be willing to travel to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.