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Alpha Video & Audio, Inc. and Digital Display Group (DDG) have outstanding career opportunities for highly motivated people. 

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Motion Media Designer                 Department: Digital Display Group 05

Full Time/Part Time:  Full Time                                              

 

Job Description:

The Digital Display Groups Creative Services team is seeking a highly skilled Motion Media Designer.  This will be a key position that will play an important role in the growth of the department.

The Digital Display Group is a fast growing, high demand division of Alpha Video and Audio, Inc., a provider of high-end enterprise wide digital signage solutions. 

Qualifications & Skill Sets:

Your specific qualifications should include:

  • Exhibit a strong design background and the ability to think conceptually and transfer designs to Full Motion Video and to all forms of media. 

  • Conceptualize and develop creative that reflects our client’s goals and identity - translate their marketing campaign into our unique medium.

  • Team player, but willing to undertake own initiatives when needed.

  • Self-starter that has the ability to produce work under pressure to meet very tight deadlines.

  • A creative and detailed orientated individual with excellent design sense for full motion video.

  • Pro-acive and able to take projects from inception to completeion.

  • Maintain an awareness of current software and technical innovations that continually increases the quality and effectiveness of the work.

  • Well organized, be able to work as part of a team or on own initiative.

  • Strong understanding of Codecs and encoding processes.

  • Proficient in the following software applications: 

    • Adobe After Effects

    • Adobe Photoshop

    • Adobe Illustrator

    • Adobe Indesign
    • Must have 2 years solid After effects experience.

Ideal Skills but not required

  • An understanding of basic concepts of brand identity

  • Experience in 3D software and Scala Designer software a bonus.

  • Knowledge and/or past experience in Digital Signage Media.

Job Title:  Trainer / Installer                 Department: Digital Display Group 05

 Full Time/Part Time:  Full Time                                                                                           

 

Job Description:

This position is responsible for hardware assembly, operating system installation, and software integration for DDG computer on site installations.  This position also functions as a backup technical support team member as needed, which includes helpdesk work, troubleshooting and repair of existing systems at local customer’s sites.  This position requires 40-60% travel

 

Responsibilities:

 Reporting to the Technical Operations Supervisor, your specific duties will include:

  • Able to install, maintain and support all current and past Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft IIS web servers running our web-based products and Scala InfoChannel products
  • Work closely with our computer vendors, dispatch and work with on site technicians when problems arise, RMA parts for computer repairs.
  • Work closely with the DDG team in developing, implementing and maintaining on site installation procedures. Also, assist with the development, implementation, maintenance of our custom software applications and researching new platforms before they go live at a customer’s site.
  • Assist the team in maintaining installation driver libraries, assist in the creation, storage and application of system images and software resources for all supported platforms, In house and local on-site troubleshooting and repair of computer systems used to run InfoChannel products.
  • Assist the team with building and testing systems when at the office.
  • Design, develop and maintain field test procedures for all of the various technologies we sell, support and use.
  • Assist the help desk as needed when in the office, problem/call ticket entry into Alert software
  • Assist in writing and maintaining documentation, self-help, and knowledge base for internal and external (customer) use.

Qualifications & Skill Sets:

  • Highly motivated team player who pays attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn new material quickly and easily
  • Excellent written, oral, social and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work well with others and present themselves well on site in front of customers.
  • Willing to travel up to 50% (14 days a month out of state / country)
  • Current passport / valid driver’s license.
  • Able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to head height or higher.
  • Capability to clearly and promptly document installation procedures.
  • Extensive hardware, software installation and troubleshooting experience.
  • Desired certifications: Microsoft MCP, A+, other CompTIA, current or expired teacher’s certificate
  • Ability and willingness to complete on site work
  • Team player

Must be willing to relocate to Minneapolis, MN.

Please include your salary requirements with your resume. 

Please send your resume to:  Alpha Video, 7711 Computer Avenue, Edina, MN 55435  Attn: Human Resources.  You may also send your resume via e-mail: careers@alphavideo.com or fax: (952) 896-9899.