You...
...want to take ownership of the look, feel and user experience of a large Media website
...have an ultra-clean portfolio showcasing your refined taste and advanced conceptual and hands-on UI and web design skills

Suite101.com...
...is a hand-picked international team of highly ambitious and creative professionals
...is proud of its friendly, fun and open work environment that gives room for ideas, trial and error
...serves 7 million unique visitors each month, is profitable and growing very quickly

Responsibilities:
* Take charge of Suite101.com’s site design, usability, and features
* Develop and improve Suite101.com’s User Interface (UI)
* Work hands-on with our web developers and non-technical staff to design, develop, prototype and roll out industry-leading features
* Design all site elements, logos, icons, and graphics (involving external resources where required)
* Gather and assess user feedback to develop new features
* Influence product strategy

Requirements:
* Very strong Web Portfolio
* 3+ years experience as leading visual designer of web-based products on consumer websites
* Fluent in HTML and CSS and Flash
* Undergraduate or graduate degree in Graphic Design, Information Design, or other visual arts
* Able to act as liaison between tech, design, and business objectives
* Very strong spoken and written English communication skills
* Eligible to work in Canada

Bonus Points:
* Strong technical background
* Highly advanced use of Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator
* Good understanding of JavaScript
* Knowledge of SEO concepts
* Self-started personal projects
* Active in the UI/design community

Compensation and Perks:
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) stock options and benefits package
* 18 days paid vacation
* Extended medical and dental
* Flexible hours
* Your choice of Mac or PC with dual monitors
* No cubicles

Location:
Downtown Vancouver (Yaletown)