We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Experienced XHTML/CSS Web Designer

We are currently looking for an experienced XHTML/CSS web designer to join our dynamic team. Initially we would be looking for someone to undertake work on a per-project basis on a freelance basis, with the possibility of a full time position for the right candidate in the future as the company's needs grow.

Requirements:

• Strong design skills with an impressive portfolio of previous commercia work
• Strong XHTML/CSS skills (including the ability to understand the code without a design package)
• Experience of creating user-friendly websites which are cross-browser compatible
• A thorough knowledge of web accessibility and usability standards (W3C WAI-WCAG) and experience designing to meet current web accessibility requirements as defined under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
• Excellent working knowledge with packages such as Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate directly with client's to discuss their needs
• Previous experience of designing e-commerce websites is desirable, but not essential
• Basic understanding of server-side technologies would be advantageous but not essential

Duties:

On average, you will design 3 websites per month for our clients, from initial brief, creation of design visuals to XHTML/CSS for integration with our e-commerce system. The ideal candidate should be located within Central Scotland and have the necessary tools required to undertake a freelance role.

This is a web design role and as such we are looking for someone who is comfortable with designing a website from scratch given a brief from our us or our clients and providing us with web standards compliant XHTML/CSS to integrate with our system. The code you provide would be expected to have already been tested on the latest major browsers (IE6, IE7, Firefox 1.5+, Safari), be validated to W3C standards and conform to at least W3C WAI-WCAG Level AA accessibility standards. We are not looking for a programmer to develop an e-commerce website.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Mark Wallace on 0844 4176049.

To apply for this position, please click "Apply Now" below.  You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and provide links to examples of your work. Please note that applications for this position are only accepted using our online application process.

NOTE TO WEB DESIGN COMPANIES: We may consider applications from web design/development companies wishing to partner with us to undertake design work - however we will only consider this from UK-based companies whose staff are also UK-based (i.e. not outsourced). If you are a web design/development company interested in partnering with us, please contact us or give us a call on 0844 4176049.

NOTE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: This is a direct application only position and therefore any contact received providing candidates for this role will be ignored.