Matteo Menapace

COMPANY: Milo

JOB TITLE: Interaction Designer

Developing online educational interactive activities (some of which can be labelled video-games). My role includes: Flash (Actionscript) programming, interface design, concept/research and testing.

RELATED DEGREE:

BA Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano (Italy) followed by an MA in Communication Design (digital media specialisation) at Central Saint Martins College, London.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Worked at some self-initiated projects and college initiatives that would grant me some visibility and build up my portfolio. Employed by Milo as an intern while still studying, I was then offered a full-time position after I graduated.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Creative flair and innovative thought processes.
• Good knowledge of design concepts, methods and practices.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to multi-task, putting forward different projects at the same time.
• Programming knowledge of Flash and Actionscript, as well as an awareness of other languages and formats.
• Solid knowledge of design software, such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Time management skills to meet a deadline with realistic expectations.
• Good client liaison skills to negotiate a brief and the ability to describe the visuals before the wireframes have been created.

BENEFITS OF THE JOB:

• Flexible hours.
• Social environment.
• Good pay with good career prospects if you can prove you are good at your job and gain a few blue chip / innovative projects under your belt.

CAREER GOALS:

Gain an extensive experience in design and development to be promoted to Digital Creative Director.