Looking for a part-time job with personality? An edgy, Chicago-based media agency seeks a freelance web/graphic designer to assist with print and online design projects, including marketing materials and brand collateral for an online events industry information portal. This individual will assist in the design and transition to a new, Joomla-based web platform for a full suite of integrated company websites. We're looking for someone with the skills and the know-how to make these websites better and help us to develop new websites in the future.
Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following…
- Working with open source platforms, specifically Joomla!, and others such as Wordpress and Drupal
- Working with NING-based communities
- Creating graphic design components (logos, banner ads, simple illustrations) for print and web
- Communicating content management system requirements to online editors/users so they can use
- Creating branded marketing materials
Do you have what it takes? Check out the prerequisites...
- Prior experience in designing and developing websites
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, CS4, and Joomla!, (Drupal and WordPress are a plus)
- Flexibility in your schedule, day-to-day and week-to-week
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work creatively with small budgets
- The ability to work in a small team environment with little to no supervision
- The ability and desire to learn new technologies
- The ability to speak up if you think an idea is bad or to defend an idea you think is good
- The attitude to push the limits and challenge the norm
We’re looking for a self-motivated team player who can work (quickly and efficiently, with minimal hand-holding required) under multiple project demands in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate for the job can quickly identify project goals and objectives, take the creative initiative and run with it, while maintaining the integrity of our brand and our clients’ brands.
Proficient proofreading skills are a must. Talent in Flash animation, viral video editing, and Javascript are a strong plus but not required.
This is an ideal position for a recent college graduate or a college student with prior professional experience who is looking for a freelance position. Part-time candidates with availability during business hours will receive the top consideration.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science is preferred but not necessary as well as graphic design or digital media degree. The individual should have experience in marketing or advertising combined with advanced computer training.
Web designer must be effective communicator with an ability to explain technical issues in everyday language. Web designer must also be able to effectively translate ideas into reality and excel at detail organization. Strong computer skills and a willingness to stay updated on emerging technologies is a must. Success depends on a solid blend of expertise and creativity. The web designer is expected the following:
Work closely with customers to answer questions and to gain an understanding of project expectations.
Act as an advisor, guiding clients through each step of site construction.
Detail and present specifications, storyboards, and design prototypes to employers and customers.
Use languages such as hypertext mark-up language, JavaScript, ColdFusion, and others to write web pages.
Use programs like Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, and CorelDraw to layout and design pages.
Create and maintain project budgets.
Extra qualifications:
Ecommerce
Flash animation
HTML and CSS design
Database integration
Search engine optimization
We have extensive real estate experience and believe we have a great model for housing rental sites that should produce amazing return in this sluggish economy as apartment vacancies currently stand at a 25 year high and will continue to increase.
So what role can you play in growing our company ? Do you have all of the below skills we seek or just some of them ? Can you seek out other talent and execute products in the areas that the sites will require.
Traits that we would like to see in an ideal candidate:
Web Development and/or Design
Management and Creativity
Ability to Write Proficient Marketing/Advertising copy/text
Code HTML, PHP or ASP.Net, Java, CSS
Flash/Action Script and Banner Ad's
Extensive SEO knowledge
Determination & Drive to succeed
Can you Think "Outside the Box"
You need to be able to "work" these sites from SEO and operational stand point, such as coordinating email campaigns and other functions that may become necessary in a web start up. If you have other skills such as design, or web development using HTML, PHP or .Net, that would be a tremendous plus. If you have e-commerce and project management skills, that would also be a plus. You must be able to multi-task and grow these sites by surrounding yourself with the right people. We will provide you the tools and resources but YOU must be able to execute our projects and not procrastinate. You must also understand the urgency in accomplishing tasks quickly and efficiently . We need someone that clearly understands and appreciates the unique and gifted timing of our opportunity as well as the urgency in accomplishing the necessary tasks needed in growing a web site.
This is a ground floor opportunity to become an equity partner and the president of the site, if that’s what you want or you can simply play a lover key role but still help us out with the above.
We have been developing these sites this entire year and now we have the opportunity to launch them. Lets create a true equity partnership and grow our sites together.
You will work from our home office in Des Plaines and you will be instrumental in their growth and development.
Please send us your resume and please indicate in the subject of your email the posting title of this ad as we have other posts on Craigslist and need to know what position you are applying for. Include a brief summary as to why you should be considered and what traits you have that closely match the above requirements.
We have been having a difficult time finding the right person as most IT people either can't think outside the box or just way to "techie" and can't do anything more besides programming. We need someone that can think outside the box and drive and help grow our company and the sites.
Job Description:
Our client has a need for a talented eLearning developer.
Ideal candidates will have experience working specifically on eLearning initiatives at a company like Noggin, Type A, or similar elearning organization. Candidates should be proficient in Flash with some ActionScript ability. Proficiency in HTML & CSS is required as is some JavaScript. SCORM experience is an ENORMOUS plus.
You should have and work on a PC platform.
All other technical aptitude is a plus so please outline any experience working on CMS development, experience building or working on Learning Management Systems, or other development languages.
In this role you'll be responsible for translating eLearning scripts into working Flash modules. You should be able to take projects from start to finish making some project management experience a big plus.
Our client is located in the northern burbs but is open to someone splitting their time onsite/offsite.
If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: chicago30@jobalert.creativecircle.com
***MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR PRIOR ECOMMERCE EXPERIENCE***
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain and update inventory and product details to ensure correct markets are engaged and current.
• Identify, recommend, and develop plans for potential market opportunities through market research.
• Collaborate closely with Sales Department to implement new advertising strategies.
• Work collaboratively with purchasing and sales departments in implementing product strategy and launching new products.
• Research and interpret business and audience trends; translate these trends into successful programs
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• A minimum of 1 year experience in an Ecommerce environment.
• Experience with affiliate marketing a huge plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver presentations to Senior Management and the entire organization.
• Must have demonstrated research and analytic skills, as well as the ability to take research data, brain storming ideas, etc. and make strategic recommendations quickly.
• Advanced knowledge of Computer Components and Accessories
• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, XHTML, RSS, etc.
• Advanced understanding of business analysis tools and methods.
• Intermediate to advanced Photoshop skills a huge plus.
• Intermediate knowledge of know Ecommerce channels such as eBay.
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, email and Internet software.
• Intermediate knowledge of website checkout systems.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
Show off your sweet PHP skills, and look forward to the continued growth this company is experiencing! With major plans for the future, you could be looking at awesome career and financial success!
Job Description:
A great ongoing freelance opportunity with a corporation in the Northern burbs. Our client is looking for a User Experience Designer with wireframing skills to work with their team.
You will be doing the user experience design and creating wireframes in Visio for a new functionality portion on their site.
Retail and eCommerce experience is highly desired and preferred! You MUST be EXPERT level in Visio to be considered.
This will start as soon as Wed., Nov. 25th so APPLY NOW
If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: chicago25@jobalert.creativecircle.com
Job Description:
When responding please reply to the following:
A. I am open to Freelance and/or Full-time:
B. Here are site samples that showcase my PHP and/or Drupal skills:
C. I have worked with Drupal for this many years:
Our Client is a growing organization in the Northern Suburbs who have found success specific to one large community site and they are looking to launch sister communities.
They are looking for contract to hire or fulltime back end web developers who meet the following requirements:
- 3-5+ years experience in the LAMP stack
- emphasis on PHP and Drupal (their site is built on Drupal)
- the ability to use and develop stock and custom CMS modules is a must
This team is looking to add people who have owned big projects and who ideally have worked on new website launches.
You must be comfortable working onsite in the Northern Suburbs, but there has potential to be flex time (1 day from home a week) after 90 days.
If you meet the requirements, please spell out your relevant experience, if you have the ability to contract to hire and if you are Fulltime only, what your salary requirements are.
If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: chicago30@jobalert.creativecircle.com
If you think you can blend some of the technologies incorporated with established social networking sites such as facebook, youtube, myspace, cardomain then please apply. We already have the financial backing, now all we need is someone who possesses the knowledge to bring a website to life.
Requirements:
- Expert in HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL
- Be able to work within a reasonable alotted time
- At least mid-level graphic design abilities
- Be able to send and show examples of previous work
Please e-mail your resume and send links to any active work you already have online.