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SKYE SANT Finding a Job Project: Strengths Assessment My strongest trait that I can bring to any business is my ability to collaborate. I actively search for touchstones with the people within my working sphere despite traditional differences that might separate collaborators working toward a common goal. This will allow me to succeed in what I believe has become an increasingly team-based business model. I communicate clearly and as shown through my work as chairwoman of the University of Colorado’s student government Public Relations department I am selfmotivated, responsible, and I am a leader who consciously forges strong relationships with a wide variety of people. I am equally at home speaking at conferences, classes, seminars or before government legislatures. Secondly I have a practiced creativity. I am innately a creative person but I believe that, like a second language, without practicing my creativity I will not be able to keep current with my contemporaries or expand my own vision. I routinely produce and show my artwork in galleries in Denver and I am an active performing artist. As the owner of a small digital design business I innovate, explore, and use all the tools available to me - in many cases this includes traditional forms and methods of art. I am well versed in the sculpture of wood, metals and mixed media as well as traditional handdeveloped photographic processes. I delight in rendering illustration in a wide variety of mediums including conte, charcoal, watercolor and pencil. Finally I am strong in technical skills across a wide range of software programs. These include print design applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel), Adobe InDesign, Open Office and Adobe Acrobat, and other graphic applications in the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator). I also know the digital design and movie making applications in the Adobe Suite CS5; AfterEffects, DVD Studio Pro, iDVD, Bridge, Quicktime, RealPlayer, DVD Player ,Final Cut Pro, and iMovie. I can edit and create in sound applications such as Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand and can program websites using Wordpress, iWeb, FlashCS4 (and ActionScript), FrontPage, HTML4, and CSS. � SKYE SANT Finding a Job Project: Job Requirements TITLES: User Interface Designer; Experience Designer; Interaction Designer; Information Architect; Social Interaction Designer; Interface Designer; User Experience Designer; Interactive Systems Engineer and Kinetic User Interface Designer. METHODOLOGIES: Candidate should be able to apply various methodologies of creating user interfaces including design research, research analysis and concept generation, visualization, wireframing, envisioning multiple design solutions, and affective processes in interaction design. To a lesser extent, the candidate may be involved in prototype and usability testing, implementation and system testing. FIELDS: Interaction may be found in many areas including software interfaces, (business) information systems, internet, physical products, environments, services, and systems which may combine several of these. SKILLS: Because of the wide breadth of field of these applications, the candidate should know something of graphic design, programming, information architecture, cognitive psychology, user testing, lab-based research methods, instructional design and product design. All applicable software programs as well as traditional art methods and materials should be mastered. The Candidate should have strong collaboration and communication skills as well as proficient organizational skills in the area of documentation. The candidate must be comfortable with the process behind producing scenarios, � navigational structures, sitemaps, user flows, screen designs, interaction models, functional templates and prototypes. GOALS: The candidate should assure that the experience layers (structure, behavior, presentation, and voice and tone) remain connected and under a fresh and unified experience point of view that is based on customer needs and goals (an iterative, user-centered design approach). The candidate must also be comfortable leading a design team through the design process as well as evangelizing for consumers and driving culture change. There should be strong skills in the ability to have a sustained attention to detail and innovation from concept to implementation. � SKYE SANT Finding a Job Project: Company Profiles INTERNATIONAL: Frog design is a free-thinking company that enphasises insight, technology, inspiring and impact within a client-centered approach. The process this company uses to design products mirrors my own: analysis leads to insight which becomes ideas which in turn becomes reality. Frog concentrates on looking at real people and how they behave and act accordingly. Frog’s multidisciplinary process works across a broad spectrum of industries which will offer me a more fluid experience working with multiple accounts using different methodologies – no boredom there. Being an international company may give me the opportunity to travel or live abroad. David Merkoski, Executive Creative Director [ apply online ] job of interaction designer in Amsterdam NATIONAL: Big Spaceship is a quirky and innovative company which looks to be involved in the newest up-and-coming technology and social practices – the website is half resume and half blog. They value relationships with their clients and I would be a good fit within this framework. I believe this is a good approach to design: At the core of our philosophy is this: everyone is creative. That's why we're organized into cross-disciplinary teams. By bringing all of our knowledge to bear from the onset of a project, we arrive at innovative, actionable solutions. Headquartered in NYC, with Big Spaceship I could live in a city that I love. TYSON DAMMAN, ART DIRECTOR [online apply] job of visual designer, in NY � Ideo is a large company that has a wide variety of teams in their company. The philosophy of the user interaction team includes a statement I can get behind: We follow the IDEO methodology with a particular emphasis on brainstorming and prototyping. We create physical computing models, software, convergent mobile design, and time-based user experiences. We work closely with engineering and communication design teams to create integrated brand experiences. Working for an established business will give stability while still offering challenges to my creativity. The ‘postcard’ area of the website tells me that they value a curious disposition and makes me feel that I may be comfortable at this company. To whom it may (see research for job requirements), [apply online] Job in Interaction Design in Palo Alto CA R/GA Is very focused on digital technology, leading-edge motion graphics, live-action film, and video production - and this is exactly the focus I’m interested in. I think that a company like this would be a good fit for someone like myself who is constantly pushing themselves to innovate while keeping the user front-and-center in their mind. I like that this company has some very large and impressive clients that would be exciting to work for. Chloe Gottlieb, VP, Executive Creative Director, Interaction Design [via linkedin] [online application] Job of Interaction designer, in Buenos Aires (Argentina) [speak eng and Spanish] LOCAL: Cypher13 makes fun and inspirational work in a WIDE variety of fields and methods. They incorporate play into their design and that’s very attractive. They have an interesting approach to interact with clients and � they don’t discourage geekiness – which would certainly be a plus, for me. The studio tour is whimsical and beautiful and I would enjoy working in that office. They are involved in the community and they incorporate outside hobbies and this makes for a good work/business balance. Lastly, this is a local company. Lucian Föhr [via party] [apply in person] job: general creative Denver CO Mondo Robot is a small company located in Boulder, CO. They do a lot of ID and website work. The company is mostly men and I think it would be fun to try to work in this environment – I get along well with men and I like increasing diversity while providing an excellent example of solid skill. The gentleman seem to have a good sense of humor and appreciate a healthy ego – both of which I have. This company is local and would only be a 30 minute drive. To Whom It May Concern: [apply online] job: Interactive Media Designer Boulder CO Carbon8 is a very small and new company headed by my friend Mark Mitton. They do a majority of work on website design and corporate branding. The design work is done in-house and the coding is sent to Vietnam. I would like working in a small company where I will have the opportunity to work both in design and with actual clients right away. Knowing the people in the company is a nice plus: I know that I can have fun and work well with everyone. Mark Mitton [friend] [apply in person] job: general creative (interaction design) Denver, CO � [BIG SPACESHIP: NATIONAL] Skyeline Designs 6940 E. Girard Ave #402 Denver, CO 80224 September 15th, 2010 Dear Tyson, It was wonderful seeing you last week at Dive. The rest of the evening was quiet; after you left they started playing disco and we all left to go to Santiagos for drinks instead. See you next week at Turn! Thank you for the opportunity to send you my resume for the position of visual designer in the New York office. We talked about my software proficiencies and my work experience, but just before you left you mentioned that you were looking for a creative innovator who practiced their art and had strong traditional illustration skills, too. You’ll be interested to know that I routinely produce and show my artwork in galleries in Denver and I am an active performing artist. As the owner of a small digital design business I innovate, explore, and use all the tools available to me - in many cases this includes traditional forms and methods of art. I am well versed in the sculpture of wood, metals and mixed media as well as traditional hand-developed photographic processes. I delight in rendering illustration in a wide variety of mediums including conte, charcoal, watercolor and pencil. I feel sure that I would be an excellent addition to the team as the visual designer. I can be reached at my office at 720 201 2045 or by email to [email protected]. Sincerely, Skye Sant Owner, Skyeline Designs Enclosures (2) � [CYPHER13: LOCAL] Skyeline Designs 6940 E. Girard Ave #402 Denver, CO 80224 September 15th, 2010 Dear Lucian, It was very nice to meet you at the McDougal’s party last Thursday. Here is the article I illustrated for Forbes; as you can see, it’s not your usual magazine layout! I would love to be considered for your Denver team. We talked about my software proficiencies and my work experience, but just before I left you mentioned that you were looking for a creative innovator who practiced their art and had strong traditional art skills, too. You’ll be interested to know that I routinely produce and show my artwork in galleries in Denver and I am an active performing artist. As the owner of a small digital design business I innovate, explore, and use all the tools available to me - in many cases this includes traditional forms and methods of art. I am well versed in the sculpture of wood, metals and mixed media as well as traditional hand-developed photographic processes. I delight in rendering illustration in a wide variety of mediums including conte, charcoal, watercolor and pencil. I feel these skills make me an excellent choice to round out the team. I’ll see you for the BBQ on the 25th, but until then I can be reached at my office at 720 201 2045 or by email to [email protected]. Sincerely, Skye Sant Owner, Skyeline Designs Enclosures (2) � [FROG DESIGN; INTERNATIONAL] Skyeline Designs 6940 E. Girard Ave #402 Denver, CO 80224 September 15th, 2010 Dear David, It was wonderful seeing you and your wife last week in the Hamptons. The rest of the evening was quiet; after you left they brought in the regular pianist and he started playing standard piano-bar songs. He wasn’t nearly as good as you were. Thank you for the opportunity to send you my resume for the position of Interaction Designer in Amsterdam. We talked about my software proficiencies and my work experience, but just before you left you mentioned that you were looking for a leader who was a strong collaborator with excellent public speaking skills. As shown through my work as chairwoman of the University of Colorado’s student government Public Relations department I am self-motivated, responsible, and I am a leader who consciously forges strong relationships with a wide variety of people. I actively search for touchstones within my working sphere despite traditional differences that might separate collaborators working toward a common goal. This allows me to succeed in what I believe has become an increasingly team-based business model. I communicate clearly and I am equally at home speaking at conferences, classes, seminars or before government legislatures. Thank you for considering me for the position of Interaction Designer. I can be reached at my office at 720 201 2045 or by email to [email protected]. Sincerely, Skye Sant Owner, Skyeline Designs Enclosures (2) � [R/GA: INTERNATIONAL] Skyeline Designs 6940 E. Girard Ave #402 Denver, CO 80224 September 15th, 2010 Dear Chloe, I’m so glad that you found an excellent site for the MacGuire party – I don’t think we could have looked at one more location on Wednesday! Thank you for your help in planning this charity event with me. I will be happy to be considered for the position of Interaction Designer in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We talked about my software proficiencies and my work experience, but just before you left you mentioned that you were looking for a creative innovator who practiced their art and had strong traditional illustration skills, too. You’ll be interested to know that I routinely produce and show my artwork in galleries in Denver and I am an active performing artist. As the owner of a small digital design business I innovate, explore, and use all the tools available to me - in many cases this includes traditional forms and methods of art. I am well versed in the sculpture of wood, metals and mixed media as well as traditional hand-developed photographic processes. I delight in rendering illustration in a wide variety of mediums including conte, charcoal, watercolor and pencil. As a bonus, I speak passable Spanish! I feel sure that I would be an excellent addition to the design team in Buenos Aires. I can be reached at my office at 720 201 2045 or by email to [email protected]. Sincerely, Skye Sant Owner, Skyeline Designs Enclosures (2) �