Principal
Richard Buday and Paul Patel are Archimage Principals. One of these two is involved in every project taken on by the firm. They perform the duties of Project Managers, as well as Lead Artists, Lead Programmers, and/ or HTML Programmers on the projects they are directing. Principals are ultimately responsible for quality assurance of all projects.
Project Manager
Must be organized, able to multitask and possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Project Managers are responsible for all aspects of tracking projects from concept through development, quality assurance, delivery and post-delivery analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Taking projects from conception through completion, on schedule and on budget
- Requirements gathering / documentation
- Managing tasks, timelines and deliverables
- Client and project team communications
- Identifying potential problems and resolving issues
- Maintaining overall quality control
- Project accounting
- Quality assurance
Lead Artist
Projects include graphic design for web sites, multimedia and print media. Lead Artists develop visual concepts and designs that reflect client business and creative requirements. The job will also include assisting in research and development of creative strategies. Positions may also involve managing other designers to complete production of web sites, multimedia and print projects.
Responsibilities:
- Creation of original visual/multimedia concepts
- Creation of vector and raster graphics for web, multimedia and print
- Development of branding rules to maintain consistent client brands
- Management of Senior Artists and others providing artistic assets
- Quality assurance
Senior Artist
Position will include graphic design for web sites, multimedia, and possibly some print media. Senior Artists are responsible for development of visual concepts and designs that originate with the Lead Artist or Project Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Creation of original visual/multimedia concepts
- Creation of vector and raster graphics for web, multimedia and print
- Image manipulation / clean up
- Production design
- Quality assurance
Lead Programmer
Develops and maintains exemplary essential programming elements, including database management, application development and web server management. The Lead Programmer manages the coding effort of client web sites, interfaces with artists to create cohesive web sites, and manages the programming staff.
Responsibilities:
- Arrange meetings to assess client technical needs
- Plan and execute database solutions
- Management of Senior Programmers and others providing technical assets
- Design and create administrative back-end technologies for client content management
- Assist users in establishing procedures for keeping the contents of their pages up-to-date
- Flash action scripting Quality assurance
Senior Programmer
Position will include development and coding of web sites and the creation/management of databases for web sites. Senior Programmers report to the Lead Programmer and Project Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Create HTML and ColdFusion code for web sites
- Plan and execute database solutions
- Build administrative back-end technologies for client content management per Lead Programmer specs
- Assist users in establishing procedures for keeping the contents of their pages up-to-date
- Quality assurance
HTML Programmer
Position requires the programmer to be proficient in HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, and have a working knowledge of JavaScript and ColdFusion. HTML programmers support Senior Programmer efforts by replicating Lead and/or Senior Programmers' web page mockups into complete sites.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the HTML and ColdFusion coding efforts for web sites
- Implement and maintain the use of Cascading Style Sheets in web sites
- Works with artists and other programmers to create cohesive web solutions
- Quality assurance
Production Assistant
Duties include providing support for tasks performed by any programmer or artist working on a web project. Since interns come from a variety of backgrounds, the exact duties will depend on the individual's education and skill level.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the HTML and ColdFusion coding efforts for web sites
- Creation of original visual/multimedia concepts
- Creation of vector and raster graphics for web, multimedia and print
- Image manipulation / clean up
- Production artwork
- Quality assurance
Administrative Assistant
Functions as a general assistant for the entire firm so day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently. The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Principals and works with the Program Manager as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Billing
- Reception
- Client services
- Scheduling
- Office supplies procurement