Matteo Menapace
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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.
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