$60-$110K+ Senior Flash Technical Lead (Programming Role)

BLITZ Agency (www.blitzagency.com), one of the most renowned and acclaimed interactive agencies in the world, is looking for a Senior Flash Technical Lead who is passionate about the technology and committed to building great User Experiences. As a Lead Flasher, ActionScript Programmer and Architect, you transform client goals into compelling, usable, and media-rich Interactive Experiences ranging from Websites, Games, Applications and Widgets, to intelligent User Interfaces for mobile and the console. Our creative concepts, design, motion graphics, video and audio teams will challenge you to plan and build innovative projects for our well known clients, appreciated by millions and often awarded top industry accolades.

This position is located in Beverly Hills, CA, pays from $60,000-$110,000 and comes with 3 Paid Weeks Vacation Time. In addition, all BLITZ staff members enjoy Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Equity Participation Plan and a Company-Matched 401k. Ideal candidates will have at least 3+ years of flash coding experience, preferably in a collaborative interactive agency setting.

Full-time and Freelance positions are available with stronger preference for on-site development in our offices.
REQUIREMENTS
Responsibilities:
•Own and Lead Flash project development by guiding client, project management and creative teams towards the most innovative and high quality deliverable
•Architect and model applications prior to coding
•Write clean, documented, reusable and scalable ActionScript 2/3 code for deployment on the web, standalone, mobile, and other platforms
•Optimize code and architecture for great performance and outstanding user experiences
•Learn and improve the BLITZ Flash Development Framework
•Provide meticulous attention to detail when working with art directors and integrating media assets such as designs, motion graphics, video, and sound
•Author and maintain technical documentation through the life of the project
•Maintain well organized and clean project files and folders
•Maintain the highest coding standards and best practices by keeping up with the latest Flash Platform enhancements and techniques
•Be an active player in advancing the goals of the Flash Department - contribute to the BLITZ code libraries and component productivity tool sets, do Research and Development during down time

Qualifications:
•At least 3 years Flash programming experience , preferably in an agency environment
•Strong AS2 Coding Abilities
•Proficient at Flash Video Delivery and Integration of Sound, Motion Graphics, Animations and Transition sequences
•Strong understanding of latest Flash features such as Filters, Blend modes, FlashType, Bitmap caching, Alpha Blending, Advanced gradient control, ExternalInterface
•Must have strong performance optimization skills and the ability to help guide creative team towards sound creative solutions for Flash.
•Proficient at Client/Server Integration (Flash Media Server, Remoting, XML, SOAP/Web Services and URL encoded name/value pairs)
•Proficient at Flash & JavaScript Integration
•Proficiency in aspects of software development in a team environment, including identifying requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
•Strong understanding of Object Oriented Programming techniques, RIA/SOA architectures, knowledge of design patterns
•Knowledgeable about tricks, workarounds and limitations of the Flash Player.
•Understanding of theories related to interface design, usability and interactivity
•Knowledge of SWFObject, Macromedia Flash Detection Kit, Flash Player and Cross Domain Security
•Excellent communication skills
•An obsession for high-quality deliveries
•Passionate about pushing the boundaries of interactive technologies

Nice to Have:
•JSFL Experience writing productivity tools and components
•Game Development Background, Math Motion and Physics
•Familiarity with localization techniques and the issues related to providing international (i.e. non-English) content within Flash
•An innovative, hacker mentality, and an interest in experimenting with new technologies.
•Strong understanding of Macromedia components, Libraries, Forms and Object Drawing API
•Mobile Development Experience, especially with Flash Lite 2
•Online multi user development and architecture
•Experience with .NET PHP, SQL, FLEX and other programming languages and technologies
•Project Management Experience
•Director + Flash Integration
•Creative toolset knowledge (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
•Stand-alone development with MDM Zinc, MProjector or similar flash wrapper
•Knowledge of user-centered UI design, human factors, human-computer interaction, usability
•BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, MS preferred

To Apply:
Email your resume along with a cover letter describing your qualifications based on the requirements above to [Click here for email].