Career Opportunities
Visual Data Systems offers a wide variety of opportunities
from administrative and sales positions to technical and
project management. We are currently searching for candidates
to immediately
fill the following positions:
Senior Web Designer / Creative Director
Location: Columbia , MD
Status: Full Time, Employee
Resume & Portfolio: REQUIRED
Contact: careers@vdsys.com
Visual Data Systems, a leading Web Development firm and a two time winner of Deloitte & Touche’s MD Technology Fast 50, headquartered in Columbia Maryland has an immediate opening for an energetic, detail-oriented Creative Director / Senior Designer to create original and innovative websites for our customer base that includes hospitality (property management), real estate, biotech and nonprofit companies, as well as mentor a group of designers/junior designers.
JOB SUMMARY:
Chosen Candidate will lead a group of designers in developing and flawlessly executing unique client website designs, new product designs, email marketing designs and internal marketing projects that support Visual Data’s and its customers’ business strategies and marketing needs.
In this position, you will consult with other senior team members to produce design projects, internal marketing campaigns and identify new innovations and opportunities in the On-line ecommerce and marketing industry.
Your understanding of the design expectations within the industry will enable you to process each client's unique visual communication objectives into a successful final project at launch.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the creation or direction of any / all client projects from concept to completion, including new product design, website design and build, flash design and implementation, CSS-driven design, marketing collateral, corporate identity or flash design.
- Lead and participate in brainstorming and discussion of concepts and creative ideas for both product development and marketing on both an internal and client level.
- Collaborate with sales, programming, email marketing and SEO staff, to develop creative concepts. Provide sales team with real world time estimates and quotations when relevant.
- Manage, mentor, direct and inspire a small team of graphic designers and freelancers. Offer constructive criticism on design comps and answer technical questions.
- Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, projects, daily tasks and people efficiently and seamlessly.
- Ensure design comps, website builds and final projects are accurate / error-free and SEO compliant using industry standard products from the Adobe / Macromedia creative suites.
- Apply best practices in screen design, css-driven layout, HTML coding and content creation that best fits each client's individual project; mentor and coach other team members in this area.
- Facilitate training with clients using Adobe's Contribute content management system.
- Remain up-to-date on the latest developments in software applications and pro-actively identify and recommend appropriate software packages and applications for the company's design environment as they become available.
- Ensure ongoing training and mastery of new software applications and design techniques for the entire graphic design team as appropriate.
Experience:
- B.A. or B.S. in relative field of design required (or significant equivalent work experience).
- 5+ years related professional experience as a senior designer or creative director.
- Fluent knowledge of all stages of graphic/web design from conceptual to product launch, including composite creation, site builds with templates, FTP knowledge and motion graphic design and integration.
- Advanced knowledge of layout, typography, color theory, digital photography, imaging, file preparation, CSS standards and SEO design compliance.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once while completing quality work on a timely basis in a team environment.
- Management and supervisory experience. Ability to mentor other designers to improve their design and professional skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a management relationship with offsite employees, vendors and/or freelancers.
- Expertise with latest versions of Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Flash and Dreamweaver. Comfort working with FTP on a live server, coordinating with multiple users.
- Expertise with design for online media; knowledge of hand-coded HTML and CSS design standards, Dreamweaver Template design, as well as online design constraints with respect to SEO.
- Experience designing from a marketing perspective, from traditional print marketing (post cards, brochures, etc) to strategic online design (email marketing).
- Experience working in-tandem with an adept programming team, and applying designs in a coding environment.
- Occassional opportunity for travel (conferences, etc.).
When you join Visual Data Systems, you join a leader in a cutting-edge industry. We are committed to helping you build a dynamic, exciting, and successful future. We respect our employees, and we reward hard work and dedication generously. We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, a generous benefits package, and an enthusiastic and rewarding corporate culture.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please email a cover letter, resume, at least 5 professional samples of your online design work, and salary requirements to careers@vdsys.com with the subject line “Sr Designer/Creative Director”. Acceptable file formats include: URL, PDF, or JPEG or please direct us to your online resume and/or portfolio.
Professional references will be required. Applicants without relevant work samples or salary requirements will not be considered.
Only candidates who live within a commutable distance of Columbia, MD, should apply. Relocation fees not provided. Please, no telephone calls. Visual Data Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Interactive Web / Graphic Designer
Location: Columbia , MD
Status: Full Time, Employee
Resume & Portfolio: REQUIRED
Contact: careers@vdsys.com
Visual Data Systems, a leading Web Development firm and a two time winner of Deloitte & Touche’s MD Technology Fast 50, headquartered in Columbia Maryland has an immediate opening for an energetic, detail-oriented Interactive Web / Graphic Designer to create original and innovative websites for our customer base that includes hospitality (property management), real estate, biotech and nonprofit companies.
We are currently looking for a hybrid designer, someone who understands the traditional graphic arts but also has a passion for web design. As part of a small and dynamic team, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced atmosphere. The position offers tremendous potential for creative freedom and innovation, and hard work will be rewarded.
JOB SUMMARY:
Chosen Candidate will work with a group of designers in designing, developing and executing unique client website designs, new product designs, email marketing designs and internal marketing projects that support Visual Data’s and its customers’ business strategies and marketing needs. We are seeking an enthusiastic web designer with excellent design and written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
In this position, you will consult with other members of the design team to produce new web designs for our clients, build solidly designed, SEO-friendly websites in Dreamweaver, and add interactive features using Macromedia Flash. You will work with the Creative Director on both internal marketing campaigns and client-based marketing in the print and online realm.
Responsibilities:
* Work with Creative Director / Project Managers to create website design comps for our diverse client base.
* Creatively convey a message with graphics, typography and interactivity, that complements the client’s mission and their existing marketing materials.
* Use CSS-driven layout, HTML coding, and Dreamweaver Templates, to build out design comps into full fledged websites.
* Develop online marketing pieces in the form of email template designs for our various clients.
* Work with Creative Director to ensure design comps and website builds and final projects are accurate / error-free and SEO compliant.
* Work on multiple projects simultaneously, as well as the discipline to work independently with deadlines.
* Stay abreast of new software applications and design techniques in the industry.
REQUIRED Experience:
* Degree in design, art, communications, or industry-related topic required (or relevant work experience).
* 2-3 years related professional experience as a designer.
* Knowledge of design composite creation, site builds with templates, FTP with Dreamweaver, and motion graphics.
* Knowledge of layout, typography, image optimization, branding and general good design standards for the web.
* Basic understanding of CSS standards, hand-coded HTML and Dreamweaver template design.
* Advanced knowledge of Photoshop / Fireworks, and Dreamweaver.
* General knowledge of Acrobat and Illustrator.
* Some experience designing from a marketing perspective, including traditional print marketing.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
* Experience working in a team environment.
DESIRED Experience:
* General familiarity with, or willingness to learn, Adobe's Contribute content management system.
* Experience with the design of interactive Flash slideshows, or artistic pieces designed in Flash.
* Previous experience facilitating training of clients on content management applications like Contribute.
* Experience with CSS-driven layouts, and knowledge of cross browser compatibility issues.
* Experience with corporate identity design and development.
* Experience working with printers, and other vendors.
* Experience designing for print, such as marketing material development for promotional work.
When you join Visual Data Systems, you join a leader in a cutting-edge industry. We are committed to helping you build a dynamic, exciting, and successful future. We respect our employees, and we reward hard work and dedication generously. We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, a generous benefits package, and an enthusiastic and rewarding corporate culture.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please email a cover letter, resume, at least 5 professional samples of your online design work, and salary requirements to careers@vdsys.com with the subject line “Web / Graphic Designer”. Acceptable file formats include: URL, PDF, or JPEG or please direct us to your online resume and/or portfolio.
Professional references will be required. Applicants without relevant work samples or salary requirements will not be considered. Only candidates who live within a commutable distance of Columbia, MD, should apply. Relocation fees not provided. Please, no telephone calls. Visual Data Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Junior Online Marketing Specialist
Location: Columbia , MD
Status: Full Time, Employee
Visual Data Systems, a leading Web Development firm, headquartered in Columbia Maryland has an immediate opening within our Internet Promotions Department for an energetic, detail-oriented marketer to execute search engine marketing strategies to help achieve client goals and objectives throughout campaigns. 2-3 years experience in search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and an understanding of search engine trends, search engine algorithms and Pay-Per-Click (PPC) management a must. Marketing/Sales experience is a plus. This position is based in our Columbia Maryland offices.
Candidate will be responsible for executing search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing (SEM) campaigns for a variety of new and existing clients. We are seeking a team player who can contribute daily in fulfilling client-driven requirements, including establishing goals and communicating performance.
Responsibilities:
- Provide consistent weekly communication with clients concerning recommendations for improving traffic flow and conversion and reporting status of campaigns
- Work with other search engine analysts in defining client reporting and delivery of results for successful client campaigns
- Provide marketing and sales support for search engine promotion division
- Keyword research to identify client's most targeted and relevant keywords
- Work with clients to edit existing sites in order to optimize page titles, text links, meta tags, alt tags, headers and body content
- Edit existing website copy for search friendly, keyword density
- Ability to make recommendations for improving search engine placement
- Analyze and report on site activity data and contribute to the development of new ideas
- Set up and monitor pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns in Overture and Google AdWords
- Develop and execute A/B testing for copy used in PPC campaigns to increase click through rates and conversions
- Monitor and study client search engine rankings and ongoing changes in the search engine industry
- Submit client sites to search engines and directories
- Research and develop link popularity campaigns providing monthly reports on PPC and SEO campaigns
Experience:
- Bachelors Degree and 2-3 years professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a client service field. BA/BS in Marketing/Business preferred.
- Must have excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills .
- Good understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) strategies including optimized body text, header and title tags as well as organic natural linking campaigns.
- Proficiency in Dreamweaver and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Photoshop experience a plus.
- Good understanding of pay-per-click engines and search engine marketing (SEM) strategies.
- Experience with bid management tools (Overture, Google Adwords) a plus.
- A working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Ability to provide accountable services for numerous clients simultaneously
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- 1-2 years experience in creating search engine friendly websites.
- Exceptional client service skills.
- Ability to work as part of a project team as well as alone.
Only candidates with specific experience will be considered.
When you join Visual Data Systems, you join a leader in a cutting-edge industry. We are committed to helping you build a dynamic, exciting, and successful future. We respect our employees, and we reward hard work and dedication generously. We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, a generous benefits package, and an enthusiastic and rewarding corporate culture.
Only resumes including salary requirements and cover letter will be considered. Please, no telephone calls. Visual Data Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Linda Kaczmarek (careers@vdsys.com) with the subject line "Search Engine Analyst".
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Customer Account Specialist
Location: Columbia, MD
Status: Full Time, Employee
The qualified professional will be a member of a dynamic team responsible for answering incoming service requests, providing product information to customers/prospects and providing for routine sales opportunities.
Required:
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1-2 years professional experience
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Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
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Enthusiasm and desire to take on challenges
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Organizational and multi-tasking skills
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Initiative and desire to grow professionally
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Phone/people skills
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Time management skills
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Proficiency in general computer skills as well as MS office
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Ability to travel occasionally
Desirable:
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Degreed candidates
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Experience with internet technologies, sales or the travel
and hospitality industry
We offer a full competitive benefits package. Only resumes
including salary requirements will be considered. Please,
no telephone calls.
If you would like to be considered for this position,
please email a cover
letter and resume to Kelly Hurley (kelly@vdsys.com)
with the subject line "Customer Account Specialist."
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Web Programmer/Developer
Location: Columbia, MD
Status: Full Time, Employee
Visual Data Systems, Inc., the nation's leader in providing
technology solutions to the travel and hospitality industry,
has an excellent opportunity for a Computer Programmer at
our headquarters in Columbia, Maryland.
The candidate will be involved with Web deployed applications
in all phases of product development (concept, prototype,
design, coding, testing and deployment). This is a perfect
opportunity for an individual who has loads of initiative,
likes the idea of having a direct impact on our growing
tech group and would thrive in a company culture who's core
values are based on respect, integrity, innovation, growth
and excellence.
Required:
- 2+ years PERL, PHP, SQL, Java Script development experience
- Strong experience in a UNIX/Linux development environment,
VI and Shell scripting
- Adhere and contribute to software engineering practices,
coding standards, revision and configuration control
- Ability to design and produce visually appealing and
straightforward, usable applications
- Ability to multi-task with shifting priorities
- A "do what it takes" work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; must be a team player
- Local candidates only. No relocation package will be
offered.
Desirable:
- Apache, Sendmail administration
- NT and Linux system administration
- ColdFusion, Visual Basic, ASP
- Java, C/C++
- Microsoft SQL
- Computer Science degree
We offer a full competitive benefits package. Only resumes
including salary requirements will be considered. Please,
no agencies or telephone calls.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please email a cover letter
and resume to Linda Kaczmarek (careers@vdsys.com) with the subject line "Web Programmer/Developer."
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