SPP3: Job Advertisement 1

Website Designer

Employer:
Distinction

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary Details:
Competitive, dependant on experience.

Ref:
for the attention of James Bloor.

Role:
We are looking for creative web designers with a passion for the web to join our team in Nottingham.

Requirements:

Core skills required:
• (x)HTML (5)
• CSS 3
• Javascript

Necessary experience:

• Some relevant commercial experience working in, or with, a web or software company
Technical requirements:
• Extensive experience working with HTML and xHTML
• Excellent understanding of CSS 3
• Good understanding of wireframing and project planning
• Appreciation of best practice with xHTML and CSS
• Appreciation of web accessibility standards
• Javascript - including exposure to client-side libraries such as jQuery, Mootools, etc
• A passion for web design and a desire to push boundaries and set new trends
Interpersonal skills:
• Creative but logic mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented
• Desire to learn new skills

To stand out, you might also have:

• Experience of using CMS platforms
• An understanding of integrating database-driven content
• Experience with Social Media networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
• Testing experience – Test-Driven Development, Unit Testing (NUnit, XUnit), Mocking

Educational requirements:

• No specific requirements, although a flair for design is crucial

Location:
Nottingham

Apply:
Please apply by sending your CV, portfolio and Cover Letter to cv {at} distinctionhq.com, for the attention of James Bloor.