Web/Graphic Designer (Contract)

Web/Graphic Designer needed for contract job in Gainesville, GA.


Talent Connections, LLC www.talentconnections.net, ranked No. 86 on the 2007 Inc. 500 list and 11th among the 50 human resources companies listed nationally, is searching for a Web/Graphic Designer for a financial services organization located in Gainesville, GA.

Qualified applicants should send their resume and hourly rate requirement to Teela Jackson at teelajackson@talentconnections.net. No calls or agencies please.

In this contract role, you will interact with a dynamic and experienced web design team. You will design, produce and maintain various websites while contributing to the organization's overall global web strategy and special projects. The web designer will also support the senior graphic designer on print design and production as needed, research new technologies and best-in-class websites to recommend new tools and features, and optimize video for web delivery and creates HTML email for marketing and internal purposes.

Responsibilities:

· 70% web design, 30% print design and production

· Create design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation, and layout of content, for various websites.

· Utilize existing research whenever available to make creative decisions and utilize analytics to measure creative success.

· Ensure that the layout of existing and new content is accessible and logical, easy to navigate, and is search engine friendly; recommend improvements if necessary.

· Build websites using technologies that conform to international standards and make sure that they are universally accessible; test across browsers and platforms.

· Create promotional banner ads, emails and other marketing tools including print materials.

· Perform maintenance and updates to existing websites as needed.

· Provide support and training on website maintenance as needed using both CMS and non-CMS based methods.

· Contribute to the overall development of the Visual Media team and represent the Manager upon request in web-related meetings.

· Obtain guidance and approval as required to advance projects.

· Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned including design and production for print as needed.


Education & Experience Required:

· Mature relationship with Jesus Christ

· Two years of experience in graphic design. Degree in related field desired but not required.

· Working knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques and demonstrated experience developing user-centered design with web database solutions.

· Working knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, PHP and HTML; experience with Macromedia Flash

· Knowledge of web application development and associated Microsoft development tool set, including ASP, ASP.NET, SQL Server, IIS, and Windows Server

· Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.).

· Experience with a CMS, blogging, social networking and podcasting a plus.


Please feel free to forward this opportunity to anyone within your professional network.

Thank you,

Teela Jackson

Senior Talent Consultant
Talent Connections, LLC
TeelaJackson@talentconnections.net