Reaching Out to Flash Developers in NYC

Domani Studios, a growing 25 person interactive shop in DUMBO Brooklyn, seeks a self motivated and highly organized Sr Flash Developer to join our team. This is a full time, on-site position.

This position will involve creating games, animations, sites, integrating video content, and tons of other interactive components. You will be part of a diverse group of passionate developers and have the opportunity to take ownership of specific projects. Along with hands-on development, you will be expected to develop project specifications and architecture, provide time estimates for project tasks, and to manage product documentation and maintenance as needed.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional Flash development.
• Expert knowledge of ActionScript 2 and OOP concepts.
• Experience building data-driven Flash applications.
• Experience with scripted animation techniques.
• Experience with Flash Video (progressive and streaming).
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with ActionScript 3 and/or Flex.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (PHP, RUBY, ASP), databases and content management tools.
• Experience implementing tracking services, such as Omniture, etc.
• Experience with version control systems (SVN).
• Experience with 3D or AfterEffects.
• Active participation in the Flash community.

Please email your resume and a list or URLS (or portfolio site) clearly explaining your involvement on each project to: workwithus@domanistudios.com with SR. FLASH DEVELOPER as the subject.

About Domani Studios

Domani Studios is an award-winning interactive design firm in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood. We focus on luxury, lifestyle and entertainment clients such as W Hotels, Volkswagen, Nikon, Anheuser-Busch, Mini Cooper and many others. We’re a committed group of professionals looking for others like us.

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