Front End Web Developer/Web Designer London £50k
March 31, 2010, 9:18 pm
Filed under: Design Roles, Flash, Uncategorized

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Social Networking site is looking for a Web Developer/Designer to work on web based, mobile, RIA and new emerging technologies. An Agile Designer/Developer who is an expert in xHTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Experience in PHP highly beneficial. Your skills set will be 50% visual designer and 50% xHTML / CSS UI Developer/Front End Developer. Your design ability will range from Concept sketches, Branding and User Experience whilst your development skills will cover everything from Accessibility to Search Engine Optimisation. You will be experienced in handcrafting your code and will be passionate about new web technologies, emerging trends and innovative consumer facing products.

This is a role essentially finding what is the next big thing out there, in the World of Web. Development and design move really fast in the organisation with Research, Prototype Development, Testing, Implementation, all being conducted within a Week, on occasions.

We are looking for a creative Web Designer to join in a hybrid role working towards the team’s goal of creating the most compelling User Experience. Your skills set will be 50% visual designer and 50% xHTML / CSS Developer. Your design ability will range from Concept sketches, Branding and User Experience whilst your development skills will cover everything from Accessibility to Search Engine Optimisation. You will be experienced in handcrafting your code and will be passionate about new web technologies, emerging trends and innovative consumer facing products.

Your responsibilities will include:
Working with the Innovations Team to brainstorm creative solutions to design challenges
Creating valid XHTML/CSS mark-up based on supplied designs
Designing internet-enabled applications for deployment using RIA platforms
Working with the team on large-scale development projects and applications.
Independently manage the development of small web projects from Information Architecture to launch
Create User Interface prototypes and design specifications
Researching and utilising new technologies as required by project and studio needs.

Technical Skills & Experience
Hands on experience with xHTML & CSS
Experience with Adobe Photoshop™ and Illustrator™
JAVASCRIPT Development
An understanding & appreciation for developers using Java & PHP

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:
·An understanding for agile methodologies and the impact this has on a designers working style
·A passion of emerging web technologies and trends
·The ability to sketch out ideas to assist brainstorming sessions and bring to life discussions
·A collaborative approach to meet the teams goals
·Imagination, flair and creativity to help the team meet the business needs

This role is for someone who is unafraid by challenges, someone who can get stuck in immediately. You will be trying new things, taking risks, being confident in your own abilities, being a bit of a Geek! The role will entail you working outside your comfort zone, to find new ideas, and emerging technologies. You must have your own approach and style, be a rising star.

This role is for a great expert candidate willing to work on new emerging technologies.

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