Important note: The following offer is a contract job, it is not about fixed employment. We are not looking for Flash Designers, Fireworks slicing, static table layouts! If you don’t know what Web standards are, do not apply. Please read the whole post and send your applications to core.
Company overview
Core is a Web- and usability company based in Zurich, Switzerland. Our vision is to connect people with products and brands and let users participate in the brand experience, making them an active and sometimes driving part of it. Core projects range from consumer- to B2B clients. Key expertise includes project management, concept, usability, user experience. Core websites make use of current Web standards to provide a smooth and consistent user experience. Core aims to create brilliant Web experiences with an edge, a high level of usability and interaction, often referred to as Web 2.0.
Project description
For a new project, core is looking for a Coder or Web Developer for contract hiring. Core will create all conceptual work, including its IA, design and functionality. Your job will include frontend programming, including XHTML, CSS and some Javascript and PHP. It will also be your responsibility to manage a seamless server/frontend integration on the hosting site (MySQL). The website to build is based on Wordpress and involves modules and conversation features. Our project management utilitizes Basecamp and a Wiki.
Client description
The client is a Swiss advertising agency, a member of one of the largest international advertising agency networks worldwide. Its Swiss branch has an acknowledged profile of creativity, recognized within the network as one of its most prolific members. The client has hired core based on core’s experience in usability and current developments on the web. Moving from a static portfolio website to a user experience driven website is a big step for the client.
Job requirements
- Experience with or knowledge of Wordpress
- Extensive knowledge of web standards in XHTML and CSS (PHP, Javascript, AJAX knowledge a plus), RSS-/XML feed integration. Basic knowledge and capabilities of Photoshop for Web design. Be up to date with current developments on the web, including Web 2.0 and AJAX
- Systematical and abstract thinking and working, goal driven, excellent job preparation. Enthusiasm and spirit to take up on a challenge, which will lead to a result that will make an excellent impression in your work portfolio
- Ability to work remotely, self organized, with steady contact to the core project manager (via phone, Skype, iChat or Yahoo Messenger)
- A vivid interest in usability and fascination about user experience
Compensation
This is a contract job. Please include your rates in your application. Send us your application in an email, including a list of URLs (only standard compliant URLs are of interest).
Based on our experiences with this project, it is possible we will develop a steady work relationship with you for future projects. We are looking forward to hear from you!
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