Bayleaf, a Yaletown software development company specializing in web design and application development is looking for a talented and creative Graphics/Interface Designer with strong cross browser production skills. As a member of our development team, you will be required to interact with customers and must be able to work well within a team environment. Excellent communications skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive attitude are essential.

The successful applicant will perform the following duties:
· work with clients to capture their ideas and business requirements to enable the creation of engaging designs that meet their business objectives;
· design and develop user focused cross browser complaint user interfaces;
· integrate front-end templates with back-end functionality
· create and edit content for the web;
· cross browser and functionality testing.

Required Skills:
· Strong design skills using Adobe Creative Suite ;
· Ability to hand-code standards-compliant HTML/XHTML and CSS;
· Strong understanding of usability and web accessibility issues
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work on several projects concurrently

Desirable Skills:
· Experience working in Flash, Flex, or Ajax or related technologies;
· Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO);
· Experience in Print;
· Familiarity with version control software;

Education
· Degree or diploma in design or minimum 2 years work experience;

This role will be responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of our online endeavors, as well as those of our clients. In this position, you will require an equal mix of communication with PC’s and People. If you’re great at one, but not the other… please don’t consider us.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain online programs, including web content, email campaigns, and online marketing materials
- Manage and make recommendations for SEO (if you don’t know what this abbreviation means, you need not apply), including AdWords, PPC, through the analysis of web traffic
- Work alongside video production to manage uploading of webcasts
- Prepare and present technical information/recommendations to clients and internal staff
- Answering even the dumbest of IT questions we get asked

Minimum Requirements:
- 2 years marketing experience, and at least 2 years online marketing, some of which may be formal education (related to this area)
- Solid understanding of site architecture , usability, strategy development, and landing page optimization
- Knowledge in multiple offline and online design suites (HTML, Dreamweaver, Adobe, Corel, etc)
- Strong skills in analysis, communication, multi-tasking, and critical thinking
- Being blog-savvy would be a definite asset

You will be required to work full time and on-site (we offer a nice window-office) with the option of contract or salary with benefits, at your request.

Skills:
COMMUNICATIONS
MARKETING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Team Leadership
MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY DEGREE

Description:
Company Background:
Our client is an online marketing consulting firm working primarily with clients in the online poker segment. The company is an integral part of one of the most successful organizations in the Internet lead generation industry. They operate in multiple geographical locations across the globe including New York, Stockholm, Tallinn, and Florida. Founded in early 2006 with already 39 employees in its downtown Vancouver office the company is expecting that number to continue to grow rapidly during 2008.

Senior Project Manager Role:
You will act as the Senior Project Manager for one of the largest clients the organization provides a wide variety of services for including marketing (SEO, in-house affiliate program, PPC, etc), website and software development, as well as customer support.

The Senior Project Manager’s role is to lead these processes and ultimately to maximize the clients profit.

The Senior Project Manager will have 10 direct reports (along with shared in-house resource for design, conversion, copywriting etc):
* 1 Online Marketing Specialist
* 1 Email Marketing Specialist
* 1 SEO Specialist
* 2 Affiliate Managers
* 1 Software Developer
* 2 Web Developers
* 2 Customer support representatives

The Senior Project Manager will report directly to the General Manager of DOM.

Required Tasks:
* Maximize profit for client (profit and loss responsibility)
* Full staff responsibility - including:
o Hiring/firing
o Conducting performance reviews
o Setting salaries/bonuses
o Approving vacations
* Work with online marketing team to develop road maps and set priorities for website traffic volume and quality
* Work with web analytics team to develop road maps and set priorities for increasing website conversions
* Work with Account Managers to maximize value per lead
* Improve design and functionality of software applications - potentially bring in consultant
* Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure efficient operations

Professional Requirements:
* Minimum two of two years working as Senior Project Manager
* Minimum two years of online marketing experience
* Minimum two years of profit and loss responsibility
* Experience from working in or managing software development projects
* General understanding of what goes into operating a website such as web analytics, online marketing, content management, copywriting, development, visual design and QA

Formal Requirements:
* University Degree
* Fluent in English

Preferred Personal Characteristics:
* Self-starter
* Strong leadership qualities
* Strong organizational skills
* Driven

Incentives for the Right Candidate:
* Manage a successful project in a rapidly growing industry
* Potential bonus program linked to success of the project
* Work with some of the best online marketers in the world
* Be part of a young and thriving company with great career opportunities for driven individuals
* Excellent benefit package effective immediately including: life, health, and dental insurance; parking, 3 weeks’ paid vacation; flex-time opportunities

Where Potential Candidates Are Likely Working Today:
* Senior Project Manager in either a software company or an online marketing company - preferably a software company that do substantial sales online - that is ready to take the next step and be part of management

Our client, a locally-based, international leader in online lead generation is seeking an SEO Specialist to begin ASAP.

Reporting to the Director of the Portal Office, you will execute a variety of SEO-related functions including web page audits for search engine algorithm compliance, keyword analysis, and link and performance metrics. 

You offer:
* Minimum 2 years SEO experience
* Experience in copyrighting for search engines
* Experience with Web content management tools
* Familiarity with HTML, Javascript and CSS
* Experience with Omniture Web Analytics an asset

In this role you will:
* Design, implement, analyze and optimize natural search techniques
* Perform in-depth competitive analysis
* Drive creation of tactical execution plans, including testing strategies to improve Web site performance
* Drive documentation of SEO guidelines and provide internal training to teams

In return, our client offers very competitive compensation (including comprehensive benefits and 3 weeks vacation) in addition to a contemporary work environment (casual attire is welcome!) working with a team of creative, intelligent leaders in direct marketing.

Titan Recruitment Solutions is a management to executive search firm with strengths in Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance.  We take the time to understand our candidate’s unique personality and employment needs.  Send us your resume and find out what we can do for you.