This posting is for full-time position(s) located in trendy Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC at Sitemasher.

Sitemasher is building an online platform for online development and is looking for web designers with excellent graphic design skills and a solid understanding of usability. We have built a great team so far and also believe in working and playing hard at the same time.

A good working knowledge of HTML and advanced CSS is a major plus. Must have a good idea of what it takes to design and build forms within a website and familiar on how it’s connected to the back-end of a database or server side script. Must have a general understanding of the importance of best practices such as web standards, accessibility and search engine optimization.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
* Must be artistically inclined - ability to produce creative awe-inspiring designs.
* A solid understanding of web usability and W3C standards with regards to commonly-used concepts, best practices, and procedures to produce multi-page web site.
* Able to produce documentation for web projects (plan and storyboard site structure).
* Competency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and some Flash is a bonus.
* Have spliced and diced graphics as well as implemented them in html and CSS.
* Knows how to design a site in CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and not table layout.
* Ability to evaluate new and evolving website technologies.
* Collaborate with product development team on the software design tool and give feature feedback based on your knowledge.
* Be a part of the creation of template designs for mass production scenarios.
* Design any media pieces required for online advertising (ie Banner Ads)
* Knows the differences between a blog, forum and wiki and can support in the design, layout and usability.
* Possibly “skinned” some 3rd party tools connected to your websites to give it your own look and feel.
* Collegial or Bachelor degree in Web design.
* 3-5 years relevant work experience.
* Have a polished and professional portfolio.
* Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Personality:
* Creative
* Efficient & accurate
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize
* Resourcefulness in problem-solving

Benefits:
Competitive salary, MSP coverage and an opportunity to grow and advance in the web development industry and be a part of a great, fun team!

My Client, a Direct Marketing firm in the Health and Beauty industry, on the North Shore, is currently seeking a qualified Web Design Specialist. This position is paying $42,000 - $45,000 + excellent benefits and opportunity for career advancement.

Job Purpose: Assists the Marketing & Operations departments with web-design projects, including but not limited to email campaigns and direct response landing pages. As well as in the monitoring and maintenance of search-engine-driven campaigns. (SEO & PPC)

Job Summary: Possesses design talent as well as coding knowledge to develop web pages using the latest industry technologies as well as managing SEO and PPC-type campaigns based on the standards in place and set by the marketing department.

Required Skills:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe / Macromedia Dreamweaver
- Hands-on HTML coding
- ASP / .NET Programming
- SEO Knowledge
- MS SQL Maintenance / Scripting

Asset Skills:
- Adobe / Macromedia Flash
- JavaScript & PHP
- Crystal Reports
- Adobe Illustrator / InDesign
- Macintosh Computer Knowledge
- MS IIS / Windows 2003 Maintenance

General Skills:
- IT Hardware and Software Maintenance
- General IT Trouble-shooting skills
- Good communicative / writing skills
- Quick-Leaner

Other Requirements:
- To be successful in this position the candidate must be highly creative, motivated, organized and able to work proficiently with limited or no supervision.
- Your degree or diploma in Design is supplemented by a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience working with the internet.
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to articulate ideas and direction in writing
- Understanding concepts of marketing, sales and branding
- A sound understanding of interactive interface design
- Experience with Web design workflow for ecommerce solutions and full project life cycle
- A well-rounded understanding of graphic design and visual communications
- An outstanding portfolio of promotional graphics and web pages
- Proficient in the use of PC’s and PC-based design applications

To begin in the next couple of months…
Logo Designer
I am starting up my own consulting home-based business and am needing to create a great logo relevant to HR. I will like to be able to choose from a few samples and then tweak where necessary. First, if you know a good resource where I could go about choosing a business name please let me know. Please include your rates.

Website Designer
To design, develop and implement an effective, results-oriented, catchy website related to the sales of HR consulting products and services
-Corporate, professional, simple but unique web site presentation
-Catchy and effective graphic, photographic, colour & design appeal
-Creative and strategic content placement
-Set up of online purchasing system i.e. PayPal or something else
-Follow-up assistance after project to ensure updated content and design

Qualifications:
-Passionate about successful website creation
-Results-oriented
-Strive for quality work
-Ability to follow directions well
-Out of the box thinker, strategic and innovative
-Very detail-oriented with content and design
-Professional, competitive results
-Search Engine Optimization knowledge/experience an asset
-Prior completion of human resource, consulting or related areas website design an asset

ResourcexInvestor.com is a news and information site with a PHP driven content management solution in the back end that is unsatisfactory for the requirements of the site and its administrators and editors. We are seeking a multi-talented individual to provide/oversee both a redesign of the front end site, graphics and functionality, as well as repair and improve the back end content management interface.

The successful candidate will be able to oversee or undertake the redesign process, and should be able to provide documentation on an ongoing basis ahead of feature implementations so non-technical management can assess, prioritize, and approve dates and rollouts. Of primary importance is that this is your ONLY gig, and not part of a portfolio of clients. There are multiple sites to launch, and the growing complexity of our distributed information architecture demands a technical “god” to ensure integrity and availability.

We are seeking an individual with a very visible track record who can design, implement and administer the the complete back end content management system that will be able to provide writers and editors with the ability to upload articles and distribute them across numerous domains, not just one.

The site must be configured for optimum search engine and optimization (SEO) and other features such as RSS, Dilicio, Digg, Stock Portfolios, Stock Ticker Tracking, Forums, Video and Podcasting must be incorporated. An advertisement distribution and tracking system is also required.

The successful candidate will ultimately implement an enterprise-wide web and communications strategy across multiple domains and brands. 

Scope of the Position
Developing the annual Web strategy for the Open Learning (OL) division, you will manage online usability and navigation, oversee the optimization of OL Web properties, translate high-level initiatives into functioning Web projects, provide council and leadership for online program managers and analysts, and assist in the planning, development and execution of marketing and communications strategies on the Web.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess 3 years’ related experience, extensive background in operating in a Web environment, and skill with Web software (WebTrends, HBX, FrontPage, DreamWeaver, Photoshop, Flash MX, HTML, XML, DHTML, Javascript). Also requires thorough understanding of Web site metrics, data and behavioral analysis, and reporting tools; familiarity with database design, data mapping and import processes; strong knowledge of organic and paid search engine positioning and strategies; extensive working knowledge of pay-per-click marketing; effective interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; strong planning and organizational skills; and a Bachelor’s in IT, Marketing or a related discipline. Experience in optimizing a Web presence for open and distance learning an asset.

About Us
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is British Columbia’s newest public university. It was created April 1, 2005 with the granting of university status to the former University College of the Cariboo.  Originally founded in 1970 as a community college, TRU is built on 35 years of excellence in post-secondary education and training.  In addition, TRU has acquired the academic programs and responsibilities of the former British Columbia Open University.  With a current student population of over 9,000 at its Kamloops site, this teaching-focused, comprehensive institution offers over 40 degree options and over 50 diploma and certificate programs through its unique mix of academic, technical, applied and professional opportunities.  A number of Master’s degree programs are under development, and research activity continues to grow.  Also, through its new Open Learning Division, TRU serves another 15,000 students at a distance in 20 degree and 20 certificate and diploma programs.

Location
Kamloops is located in the South-Central Interior region of BC, approximately 4 hours drive from Vancouver.  With a population close to 85,000 the city is a major economic hub in the Province, and offers a combination of urban amenities and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Kamloops enjoys more than 2,000 hours of sunshine each year and the beauty of all four seasons.  Our landscape is unique, with mountains, river valleys, deserts and grasslands under wide open skies.  You can experience virtually every type of outdoor recreational and sporting activity from golfing and fishing to skiing and snowmobiling. For more information, please visit www.tourismkamloops.com

Website Designer required for contract project to begin at the end of Nov. or in Dec.

Objective:
To design and develop an effective, results-oriented, catchy website related to the sales of HR consulting products and services

What I need:
-(I will be working on the planning and content for the project)
-Catchy and effective graphic, photographic, colour & design appeal
-Creative and strategic content placement
-Personalized,unique and professional appearance on site rather than templated
-Set up of online purchasing system i.e. PayPal or something else
-Follow-up assistance after project to ensure updated and fresh content and design

Who I need:
-Passionate about successful website creation
-Results-oriented
-Strive for quality work
-Ability to follow directions well
-Out of the box thinker, strategic and innovative
-Very! Detail-oriented with content and design
-Professional, competitive results
-Experience great but more so the perseverance to complete a high-quality, effective and results-oriented marketing project (web site)
-Search Engine Optimization knowledge/experience an asset
-Prior completion of human resource, consulting or related areas website design an asset

ResourcexInvestor.com is a news and information site with a PHP driven content management solution in the back end that is unsatisfactory for the requirements of the site and its administrators and editors. We are seeking a multi-talented individual to provide/oversee both a redesign of the front end site, graphics and functionality, as well as repair and improve the back end content management interface.

The successful candidate will be able to oversee or undertake the redesign process, and should be able to provide documentation on an ongoing basis ahead of feature implementations so non-technical management can assess, prioritize, and approve dates and rollouts. Of primary importance is that this is your ONLY gig, and not part of a portfolio of clients. There are multiple sites to launch, and the growing complexity of our distributed information architecture demands a technical “god” to ensure integrity and availability.

We are seeking an individual with a very visible track record who can design, implement and administer the the complete back end content management system that will be able to provide writers and editors with the ability to upload articles and distribute them across numerous domains, not just one.

The site must be configured for optimum search engine and optimization and other features such as RSS, Dilicio, Digg, Stock Portfolios, Stock Ticker Tracking, Forums, Video and Podcasting must be incorporated. An advertisement distribution and tracking system is also required.

The successful candidate will ultimately implement an enterprise-wide web and communications strategy across multiple domains and brands.