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About the Company
GetJar is the largest independent mobile app store, 2nd only to iTunes
in total volume. We grew 400% percent last year, have served in excess
of 1 Billion downloads, hosting more than 75,000 mobile apps, across
2,000+ handsets, over 200 countries, and serving 2.5 million downloads
per day. We help companies with their mobile presence and acquire
thousands of users for them daily. Our key customers include Google,
Skype, Facebook, eBuddy, Yahoo, MSN, Ebay, Nimbuzz, Fandango and more.
We've been compared to the early days of Facebook, Google or Yahoo! Can
you imagine getting in on the ground floor of something like that?!
We're experiencing hockey stick growth, poised for huge success as we
lead the way in the mobile app discovery space!
Check us out in the news:
GetJar hits a Billion downloads & receives $11 Million in funding: http://goo.gl/TUd3
Featured on CNBC: http://goo.gl/mmzp
Quoted by Facebook on MarketWatch: http://goo.gl/Zttw
Partnership with Sprint: http://goo.gl/sZ61
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GRAPHICS DESIGNER - (1st Position)
You will:
* Support the Marketing department with your graphic design skills.
* Prepare standard/custom proposals, PowerPoint presentations and display boards
* Create event invitations and agendas, announcement cards, promotional cards, ads, etc.
* Work with internal clients to create consistency in any new forms and other documents that are required
* Work with printers and other vendors to obtain quotes and ensure quality products
* Support non-graphic marketing needs like creating mailing lists, labels etc for announcements and events
* Knowledge of editing techniques & video file formats
* Media management - able to manage storage and archiving of projects and source materials
Skills:
* Top notch computer skills, highly skilled in Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, Acrobat, and MS Office products
* Prior experience designing banner ads, micro sites, landing pages, and full websites
* Web experience, Flash, After Effects/Apple Motion a bonus
* Very creative with strong graphic design skills, branding concepts, attention to detail and an eye for style and design
* Take direction well, a quick learner who will jump in, quickly get up to speed; be able to work in team and independently
* Manage your time effectively, enabling you to work on multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on tight deadlines
* Able to communicate effectively and work with individuals at all levels, even when they are in different offices
* Experience with printing procedures and requirements
* Have a can-do attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to support the team
* Incredible eye for visual communication and branding
* Excellent communication skills, work well in a team or individually
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WEB UI DESIGNER - (2nd Position)
GetJar seeking someone to lead all aspects of web design. The web
designer will take a wireframe to an HTML/CSS prototype, applying visual
design styles, and maintaining the CSS library. This person will also
test designs using interviews, user studies, A/B analysis and work with
engineering to implement designs and maintain quality.
Requirements:
* Portfolio of visual design & interaction design examples.
* Strong knowledge of CSS and HTML.
* 3+ years with consumer web applications.
* Clear written communicator and detail oriented.
* BS or BFA from a top program.
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We offer a solid compensation package -- competitive salary, early stock options, great health benefits, and 401K.
This is the career opportunity of a lifetime; you'll get to work with a
world-class team of smart, fun, dynamic individuals for the hottest
mobile startup in the world. Come join us and let's make history
together!