Web Designer / Front-end Developer
We’re hiring!
Do you find beauty in the right tool for the right job and well-written, semantic markup? Do validation errors make you bristle with righteous indignation? Do you believe responsible web design goes beyond pretty pictures and incorporates concepts like accessibility and progressive enhancement?
If you answer yes to these questions, then hesketh.com may be the team for you
Occupational Summary
As a Web Designer you will be responsible for visual design and translating that design online using HTML/CSS templating and framework development. You will have the opportunity to exercise your exceptional creativity and pragmatism while participating in the full life-cycle development of web sites and applications.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Contribute to compelling user experiences. Establish and apply visual design based on client business goals and ideation in a collaborative team environment.
2. Create standards-compliant markup. Implement designs using HTML and CSS progressive enhancement markup strategies.
3. Participate in feature ideation and selection. Participate in cross-functional brainstorming sessions to determine Web site features and functionality based on business objectives and user research findings. Provide insights into feasibility, solution analysis, project scope, and execution.
4. Love your tools. Evaluate and know when to use third-party tools to achieve business goals.
5. Innovate. Assess new standards, technologies and trends, and formulate strategies and plans for future Web site and application enhancements. Demonstrate an eagerness to learn, patience to share, and ability to apply new skills and trends within a diverse, user-centered design.
6. Facilitate collaboration. Participate in a highly collaborative relationship and help bridge would be gaps between design and development.
Qualifications
Education
BA or BS degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Experience
* Minimum three years of experience in Web development.
* Experience with large, complex, and dynamic Web sites.
* Portfolio that demonstrates expertise in both Web design and execution using HTML and CSS.
* Agency experience is preferred.
Skills
Required Skills
* Expertise in…
o Coding browser-independent, standards-compliant HTML and CSS.
o Coding around browser/device display differences.
o Content management systems such as Drupal, Wordpress, Moveable Type, and Expression Engine.
o Client-side web technologies: HTML, CSS, and AJAX.
* Working knowledge of the following software tools: Adobe Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver).
* Insatiable thirst for staying on top of Web trends and emerging technology.
* Creativity and expertise in Web visual design.
* Ability to analyze, define, and complete tasks with minimal direction/supervision.
* Thoroughness and an eye for detail.
* Good written and verbal communications skills.
* Integrity, courtesy, and professionalism.
* Sense of humor.
Desired Skills
* Flash.
* Experience working within an agile process.
* Foosball.
Location
In-house, Raleigh, NC.
Relocation not covered.
Send resumes and salary history to careers@hesketh.com