We’re hiring

Posted Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 2:14pm in Off topic  | 

The Edelman Interactive team are on the lookout for a junior web developer as we look to expand our growing team of online specialists. It’s an ideal position for a design grad looking to get his/her foot on the career ladder as we believe creative drive and a keen interest for everything online is just as important than years of work experience.

Roles will include maintaining and developing current online projects as well as developing fresh concepts for pitches and potential clients. Key skills needed are: Fluency in XHTML and CSS, bloody brilliant in Photoshop, you like a bit of Flash and ActionScript, a knowledge of PHP/MySQL or ASP/MS SQL and experience in audio and video editing is a bonus too.

Roles will include maintaining and developing current online projects as well as developing fresh concepts for pitches and potential clients.

Essential soft skills needed are teamwork, creativity and an interest and understanding of the changing web. For the right person this is great opportunity to become part of a fun and friendly team working in a dynamic environment at a crucial point of growth and development. However, you might draw the short straw and be sat next to me. It’s not all blue skies you know! ;)

Ideally a passion for Friday night duck at Mr Kong’s Chinese restaurant would score well with the team also. Particlularly the lead developer.

The role will initially begin as a two month contract leading onto possible full time employment thereafter. With that said, we’re always looking for great account people at any level too so if you are (or know someone that is) interested in any particular position let me know using the form below. Ta.

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Matt Brett

Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 3:43pm

I can’t help but snicker to myself at the vast majority of job postings I see these days for web development positions. It seems as though everyone is looking for an expert in every field, but only willing to pay an entry level (see “junior”) level salary.

What you’ve posted here should actually be 3 separate positions.

XHTML/CSS/Photoshop = Web Designer
Flash/Actionscript = Flash Developer
PHP/MySQL or ASP/MS SQL = Web Developer

I’m glad to see that your firm doesn’t require 3 or 4+ years of experience as well, as that’s typically a requirement.

Anyway, sorry to put a negative spin on this. Apparently I just couldn’t pass by without dropping a comment. ;)

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Joanna Tidball

Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 8:46pm

Good luck finding the right person (or people). I can vouch for the fact that it’s a great team to work in :)

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Stephen

Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 9:19am

Matt: Hey mate. An applicant doesn’t have to be an expert in every field. It’s just the job specifications wouldn’t have sounded so good if we were looking for someone who ‘has limited skills in Photoshop’, ‘understands Flash a little’, ‘is aware of PHP/MySQL’ etc.

I think the crux of the application is that we’re looking for someone who doesn’t necessarily have years’ of experience but makes up for it with drive, flair and willingness to learn.

That said, I understand what you mean. I used to be a member of a small business forum and designers, developers et al used to get peeved because small biz owners were reluctant to pay decent rates. You get what you pay for imho.

Joanna: Why thank you. See you later today. :)

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Ros

Friday, December 8, 2006 at 5:18pm

Hmmmm, I know some people. Will spread the word! :)

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Param

Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 11:32am

Hi all,

Iam Flash Developer from India , now iam working for http://www.pickle.com , a game developer too…
well knowledged in flash advance tech, now looking for parttime as Flash developer

my email id: paramu_321@yahoo.co.in

Regards
Parameswaran

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