Employment

The following position(s) are currently open at YH6 Web Design:

Web Designer

Primary responsibilities

* Create design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation, and layout of content.
* Ensure that the layout of the content is accessible and logical; recommend improvements if necessary.
* Create visual concepts that match the content and the image wanted by the clients but that fit in the clients global image; ensure that sites are easy to navigate.
* Build websites using technologies that conform to international standards and make sure that they are universally accessible.
* Perform maintenance and updates to existing websites when requested by clients.
* Provide training on maintenance and update procedures to clients who choose to take charge of their own websites.

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in communications or other discipline related to the primary responsibilities and two to four years of experience in web design, of which a minimum of one year producing table-less, XHTML, standards-compliant cross browser, and gracefully-degrading code and a minimum of one year experience with DOM scripting and Movable Type.
* Experience working in a communications/ public relations environment, particularly in a university setting, highly desirable.
* Advanced knowledge of XHTML, CSS, and of digital imaging and illustration with Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Illustrator with formal training an asset.
* Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, PHP and dynamic HTML; experience with Macromedia Flash.
* Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
* Experience working on a Mac platform.
* Attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and creativity in problem-solving.
* Ability to work in a team and to communicate in a clear way to provide training to staff and faculty.
* Formal training in desktop publishing applications, and photography definite assets.
* Superior knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques, a strong online portfolio displaying user-centered design, and experience with web database solutions definite assets.

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How to Apply:

• Cover letter and resume' in .PDF or .DOC format
• Follow this link:
  Employment Application