Flash Developer Job Posting



Job Title: Flash Developer
Job ID: 229
Company: FILTER
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: DOE
Date Posted: Sep-21-09

Are you an experienced Flash Developer with a collaborative work style and the ability to multitask? FILTER has a contract opportunity (with the possibility of contract-to-hire) for a Flash Developer in Los Angeles. In this position, you'll work with a Fortune 500 client on high profile projects in the entertainment sector.

The Flash Developer will build standards compliant, cross-browser/platform Flash components and web pages while also defining and overseeing technical architecture. Our ideal candidate is not only a Flash-fanatic, but consistently meets deadlines--even while juggling multiple responsibilities--and provides solid leadership and guidance to other team members.

If you're XHTML, CSS and XML savvy and love working in Flash, send your resume our way.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Game development using Flash
• Daily development of front-end web pages using XHTML, CSS and XML
• Client side scripting of interactive site components and ad system integration using JavaScript, DHTML, and AJAX
• Music player and Multimedia player development using Flash and ActionScript
• Graphic preparation and slicing of layered comps provided by design team
• Evaluating and recommending emerging technologies
• Performing website updates on a scheduled and as-needed basis

SKILLS YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum 6 years of web development experience, preferably in media and entertainment
• Expert knowledge of XHTML, DHTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Solid understanding of web standards and IA/UI best practices
• Experience with JavaScript Frameworks (MooTools, Prototype, jQuery) and AJAX
• Extensive experience in at least one object-oriented, server-side scripting language such as PHP, ASP, JSP or similar
• Experience with Flash application development, ActionScript 3, ActionScript 2.0 a plus
• Strong understanding of Content Management Systems
• Proven ability to develop applications across multiple complex environments with varying configurations (DEV, STAGE, PROD)
• Resourcefulness in troubleshooting complex problems, finding available internal solutions, as well as developing new solutions based on external sources
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Familiarity with 3rd-party ad serving and analytics integration a plus
• Video encoding and player development a plus

A BIT ABOUT FILTER

FILTER is a full-service creative resources company that connects industry-leading companies with the very best creative talent throughout the West Coast. Offering both creative staffing services and interactive media design and production, FILTER helps clients to make their ideas a reality and complete their projects with more speed, flexibility and cost efficiency. The company is headquartered in Seattle and has branch offices in Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. FILTER has been serving the creative community, including top consumer brands and technology companies as well as leading design, advertising and interactive agencies, for the past two decades.

To apply, please register at www.filtertalent.com and complete a personal profile in order to express interest in this position: http://www.filtertalent.com/Professionals/Search_Jobs.aspx?r=LAX&m=j&id=229

We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit.

FILTER is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: US-CA-Los Angeles
Telecommute: Yes
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URL: http://www.filtertalent.com/Professionals/Search_Jobs.aspx?r=LAX&m=j&id=229




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