Vectorform is an interactive agency for several of the world’s premier organizations, including: Microsoft, DaimlerChrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and more. We embrace new media, unique vision, and global talent to create a singular culture of technical and artistic stimulation. vectorform.com vectorform.com/reel Skills & Qualifications • Online portfolio • Must demonstrate ability to deliver projects to client specifications, within timeline and budget • Ability to create exceptional designs under strict deadline • Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign • Thorough understanding of web standards • Professional training focused on art and design, such as a bachelors degree or similar experience. • 2-3 years experience as a senior web designer • List of URLs/online portfolio. Please give SPECIFIC details about your level of involvement (concept, art, code, programming, etc.) on each project • Familiarity with current trends in web design and online environments Responsibilities • Optimizes visual design and concept in the internet or multimedia environment. • Visually expresses and integrates with information architect and editorial deliverables and technical specs from development and production groups. • Understands concept of complete project and is able to convey it to the client. • Adheres to agreed upon delivery schedule coordinated with Project Manager. Keeps Project Manager notified of any changes in schedule. • Communicates with the project team throughout all stages of design. • Signs-off that site has been correctly implemented by development to reflect final approved visual design. • Ability to work with a large variety of clients. • Ability to communicate and inform the project team members. • Solid understanding of client deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them. • Specific knowledge of design tools for the online environment. • Ability to create superior, original designs for the Web. • Work in concert with creative team to design web applications that enrich client brand experience • Develop elegant web solutions that perform appropriately and degrade gracefully in multiple browsers, platforms, and media types. • Review information architecture and creative designs for feasibility. • Adapt visual designs into dynamic websites and website templates. • Deadline-oriented with the ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple projects within tight timeframes To apply for this job visit: careers.vectorform.com Vectorform is an equal opportunity employer
posted to MeFi Jobs by Nikolai at 2:48 PM on February 20, 2008

Vectorform is an interactive agency for several of the world’s premier organizations, including: Microsoft, DaimlerChrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and more. We embrace new media, unique vision, and global talent to create a singular culture of technical and artistic stimulation. vectorform.com vectorform.com/reel Skills & Qualifications • Professional training focused on art and design, such as a bachelors degree or similar experience • List of URLs/online portfolio. Please give SPECIFIC details about your level of involvement (concept, art, code, programming, etc.) on each project • Familiarity with current trends in web design and online environments • Strong experience in Flash development • Strong experience in Action Scripting • Fluent in advanced Photoshop and Illustrator techniques • Web Development/Production and HTML abilities • Strong conception and Art Direction skills • Strong knowledge of basic design principles To apply for this job visit: careers.vectorform.com Vectorform is an equal opportunity employer
posted to MeFi Jobs by Nikolai at 2:22 PM on February 19, 2008

I'm trying to get a DVD-+RW drive working with Windows 98 (first editon). While doing this, I noticed some issues this computer is having with other drives too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 1:04 PM on September 11, 2006 (7 comments)

Yesterday my wireless connection to my home network on my Windows XP laptop kept dropping and I had to reconnect. Since then, wireless networks kept randomly disappearing from my list, and now mine plus all the neighbors' networks except one are gone and no amount of refreshing or restarting brings them back. I can still connect to the Internet through a wired connection. How can I get back my wireless functionality?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 2:26 PM on July 28, 2006 (12 comments)

What do you put in your PC card slot? Nowadays, many laptops come with stuff like Wi-Fi and flash card readers built-in (as mine does), and it seems like every peripheral is connected through USB. Eight years ago my modem lived in the PC card slot. But is there anything cool and/or useful I can do with it today?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 10:59 PM on February 24, 2006 (11 comments)

Sixth Annual Weblog Awards Another year, more Bloggies. Nominate your favorite weblogs, then watch the drama unfold.
posted to Projects by Nikolai at 1:07 PM on January 2, 2006

A family member recently got an iPod Nano along with some gift certificates for iTunes. But her computer runs Windows 98 first edition. Apparently there are workarounds to use the iPod, but what about purchasing from iTunes?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 10:02 PM on September 24, 2005 (5 comments)

Are Firefox and its extensions advanced enough yet to do the cool stuff I want to do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 2:53 PM on July 31, 2005 (10 comments)

Is riding Greyhound buses really as bad as the horror stories would make you believe?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 12:07 PM on June 6, 2005 (49 comments)

Is it possible to convert a standard JPEG into a progressive one without losing quality? If so, what can I use to do it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 6:23 PM on April 22, 2005 (7 comments)

Tags. They're used everywhere on the Web now to categorize stuff, but not everything has a unique name. Do you tag stuff in the most individual way possible, or do you let tags overlap? For instance, if I post a picture of my computer screen and one of my house, do I tag them both "windows"? Or do I tag one "Microsoft Windows" and the other "house windows"? Is someone named "Chris Smith" stuck with being conglomerated with other people with the same name, or should I ask Chris Smith what his middle name is and add it to the tag? It's easy for New York City to get the tag "NYC", but should photos of Springfield, Illinois be "Springfield", "Springfield, IL", or "Springfield, Illinois"?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 7:49 PM on March 18, 2005 (18 comments)

I'm looking for blue shoe polish. Kiwi apparently makes it, but after checking local shoe stores, discount department stores, and drug stores, I can't find it. Any suggestions for where else I can look (either general store genres or specific places if you're familiar with the Detroit area), or, if that fails, a place to find it online without exorbitant shipping costs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 12:55 PM on December 20, 2004 (6 comments)

Which species of penguin does Ted (alternate reference) of the webcomic Ctrl-Alt-Del most resemble?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 10:39 PM on September 27, 2004 (3 comments)

Are large chain bookstores like Borders and Barnes and Noble now discouraging customers from lounging around and reading? The amount of comfortable furniture seems to have decreased over the years, and one Borders location had an employee unusually concerned about me finding what I'm looking for when I was sitting on the floor reading.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 9:37 PM on August 26, 2004 (16 comments)

Why do I usually feel inclined to pace around when talking on the phone? Even if I make a call while sitting comfortably, I end up walking all over the place when I'm using a phone.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 6:23 PM on June 23, 2004 (18 comments)

Is there a single-word noun that means "things that relate to blogs/are in the manner of blogs?" If not, any ideas for a made-up one?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 3:42 PM on June 15, 2004 (28 comments)

The musical group Forest for the Trees (mainly one person, Carl Stephenson, who has worked with Beck) released an album in 1996, partially achieved one-hit wonder status with "Dream," released an EP the following year, then disappeared. What's he up to nowadays?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 7:38 PM on April 19, 2004 (3 comments)

Why do we applaud to indicate appreciation of a performance?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 6:41 PM on March 23, 2004 (11 comments)

Where was the quintessential boring weblog post example of "I ate a cheese sandwich" first mentioned?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 2:36 PM on March 2, 2004 (12 comments)

In the U.S., is Priority Mail really faster than First Class?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nikolai at 11:28 PM on February 17, 2004 (10 comments)

Even though I changed the Number of Days to Show on Main Page from 7 to 5 a couple of weeks ago, I still count eight date headings on the main page. The Customize form box says 5 as it should be, and re-submitting doesn't change anything.
posted to MetaTalk by Nikolai at 9:49 PM on September 3, 2000

After each post, where it says "x comments (x new)," how about having the word "new" link to an anchor of the first new comment on that link's comments page?
posted to MetaTalk by Nikolai at 9:17 PM on May 7, 2000 (1 comment)