Have Gum Will Travel

I wrote the below in an attempt to describe what I actually want in a job. Now I just have to find the job…

I’m a talented and experienced designer originally from the midwest and recently relocated from LA to Portland.
I’m currently looking for a full-time or contract position where I would work with an amazing group of people on a variety of consistently fresh and challenging projects.
I like working in a team oriented environment where ideas bounce around like beach balls, and people mentor each other like kung-fu masters. I want management that is organized, down to earth, does not micromanage, and respects design and designers. I’ll work to exhaustion to finish a project, as long as I know that emergencies happen unexpectedly not consistently.
I’m an extremely hard worker, who is drama free, has a great sense of humor and loves games, toys, art and good stories.

Here is what I would like from your company:
A job where I work on a variety of projects with different design goals employing loads of art and technology.
A group of close-knit people that care about delivering the best design and experiences ever, yet know that people are more important than work.
A fun environment that inspires creativity, and cultivates experimentation, while encouraging workers to socialize.
A company that is successful, yet not obsessed with the bottom line or constant expansion.
To be adequately compensated, and feel ownership in both the projects I work on and company I work with.
Management that is part of the team, understands the importance of design, and has respect for designers and the creative process.
I also wouldn’t complain if you have a ping-pong table 😉

Here is what you’ll get in return:
An extremely dedicated worker, who is drama free, always willing to help, and ambitious while not motivated by money.
A talented designer and artist, who is competitive in the healthiest sense, enjoys mastering new skills and technologies, and mentoring co-workers.
A creative problem solver, who can develop concepts, define problems, and clearly communicate ideas both internally and with clients.
A hands on team member who can take the reigns as well as direction.
A witty, polite, sincere, and perceptive person, who enjoys people and work.

Things I’m good at:
Concept Development
Problem Solving
Project Research
Making Really Cool Shit

Things I’m currently interested in:
Motion Graphics & 3D
UI Design & Interaction Design
Touch Based Interface Design (iPhone, iPad, Android, etc.)
Flash & Papervision 3D
Augmented Reality
Game Design
Standards Based Web Design, HTML5, and Javascript Frameworks (jQuery, Prototype, etc)
Product, Toy and Furniture Design

Sincerely,
Cole Reed

http://auralgrey.com

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