Web Designer Job Posting

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Job Title:	Web Designer
Company:	Strategic Staffing Solutions
Position Type:	Contract
Pay Rate:	$28/hr
Skills:	UI, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Date Posted:	Jan-07-10

Location: Richmond, VA
Contract Length 12 months

Position Description:
We are seeking a Web Designer/Front-End Developer to assist in the rapid prototyping of user interface designs for an online account servicing Web site.

Required Skills:
- Expertise in hand-coding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Ability to swiftly create Web prototypes from wireframes and verbal direction
- Strong understanding of usability concepts and best practices
- A knack for designing intuitive layouts and forms for all levels of users
- Aptitude to design optimized Web graphics that maintain an established corporate brand
- Technical savvy and communication skills for conveying ideas and concepts virtually

* IMPORTANT: For a candidate to be considered for this position, a resume and recent online work samples are required. *

General Responsibilities:
- Understand and apply the basics of creative and business strategy.
- Work with Clients, Usability Lead, Creative Director, Copywriter and/or Producer to produce layouts and form designs that are both compelling and cost-effective.
- Produce clean, technically accurate Web files while meeting deadlines.
- Create layouts and prototypes for client presentations and user research
- Effectively communicate design specifications of files to be given to back-end Developers
- Share knowledge and experience across teams
- Work with vendors (Developers, stock photo house, photographer, etc) when necessary
- Understand overall budget constraints of projects
- Able to complete tasks independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage deadlines and production scheduling on numerous, concurrent projects.
- Perform effectively in a demanding work environment and show resiliency to stress.

Required Software Skills:
- Photoshop, ImageReady/Fireworks, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.

Location:	US-VA-Richmond
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Eric Miller
Contact Phone:	804-418-8489
Contact Email:	emiller@strategicstaff.com
URL:	http://www.strategicstaff.com

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