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These newmedia jobs were last updated on 05/10/06. If you are interested in any of them please quote the ref no(s) and send your CV. For web design jobs please include a list of URLs you've worked on in the main body of your CV.

One of the largest international ISP's with more that 35 million members and reaching consumers through out Europe in 10 countries and in 5 languages. Content includes, news, lifestyle, careers, travel, finance as well as providing all registed users an instant messaging service.

Currently they are looking to hire a Video Editor on an interim basis to cover a massive labelling and archiving job for a new online service. Your remit will be to cataloguing video material using proprietary media library tools. Writing editorial descriptions and metadata, creating thumbnails in Photoshop and ensuring these are correctly located. Liaising with EU territories over assets with EU rights, sourcing and adding iTunes links and others into the database.

This role is for a term of 6 months, after which the role will be hired full time by the EU video team.

Hammersmith £25000

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1196 05/10/06

We are looking for a Content Editor to provide web content planning and editor services for global, regional and country websites. Your role will involved developing new and to refresh existing content. You will also be involved in migrating the existing site over to a new Content Management System while working with the Global E-Marketing Manager.

Your remit will be to manage the following:
: Develop the assessment, certification and training content, Information Architecture and site maps for the Global and country websites (Using MS Visio).
: Audit and plan content. Establish which new web page template should present which content within the new Content Management System and identify which content will need to be rewritten or recreated and where it should be sourced from.
: Create, edit and redevelopment content as appropriate.
: Help to develop taxonomy and create metadata for web pages.
: Learn how to use new Content Management System (EPiServer) and help to develop the training material for handover to regional and country editors.
: Populate and migrate content into new Content Management System.

This is a contract position and is expected to last up to 3 months from an immediate start.

Chiswick £ NEG

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1195 05/10/06

This is one of the UK's leading digital satellite and cable TV production and broadcast companies. Their core business is to provide entertainment, information and interactive content services to the multi-channel television and on-line markets. Currently they are seeking a Producer who will report to the Head of Web Operations. Your remit will be to create content for and manage development of, one of their main internet channels. You will project manage development of new site features and ensure integration with brand identity; and liaise effectively and manage internal and external staff. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of the site business strategy, create compelling content, commission and brief third party content where suitable. Other responsibilities will include the creation and management of content plans and schedules, ensuring editorial integrity and compliance with BBC Editorial Guidelines. You will also liaise with IT and Design departments, create specifications and briefs and ensure their implementation. Most importantly, you will be working to optimise revenue generating activity, while contributing to the development of marketing strategy and ensure its implementation. You will also manage discretionary spend efficiently and contribute to the budgeting process while remaining informed about brand identity. This role is for is a six month maternity cover period.

Oxford Circus £32000

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1194 04/10/06

One of the largest Online Direct Marketing companies in Europe, is growing fast and now needs a creative and experienced Web Designer to produce and manage a range of in-house branded websites as well as client campaign material.

Your remit will include concept development and the running of several new web sites and e-mail templates. Design and handling of advertising materials for various online marketing campaigns, while consultation with other team members on web design and developments. You will be involved in scheduling of weekly campaigns and deadlines for testing and broadcast and reporting and follow-up on campaign results using a range of internet-based IT systems.

Primarily you will thrive on designing web sites and other templates to optimise the user experience and commercial value. You need to be able work without supervision and thrive in a hectic but entertaining working atmosphere.

Knowledge of relevant tools such as Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and others, plus in-depth experience of HTML and CSS is a must, some experience with ASP, SQL and XML will be an advantage. Fundamental experience with databases will also be an advantage.

In return for the above you will be working for a fast-growing company with an informal work environment and good personal and professional development opportunities.

Soho £28000 + Bonus

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1193 04/10/06

Creative Flash Developer with Java required to pick up an exciting project now in phase 2 of development. Must be fully conversant in Actionscript 2, Object orientated, and have Flex (preferably Flex 2), Java, J2EE, Tomcat, Flash remoting and PHP. SQL Server would also be good. This is a lead project Developer role and requires someone with the skills to come in and decipher how the product has been put together, take it over and develop it further.

Dartford £35000-40000

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1192 04/10/06

Europe's leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, each year they reach more than 27 million people through approximately 10,000 events at over 70 venues. Events staged by the company, include live concerts, West End productions and touring theatrical shows. Currently, a brand new role exists for an experienced Web Developer. You'll be designing and developing interactive solutions for a wide range of clients in this industry. You could be creating a new application or working on a new web platform. Working as part of a 10-strong team of Interactive and IS specialists based in London and with a range of clients across the UK and internationally. As well as a development degree, you should have expert knowledge of XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++ and .NET.

Most importantly you should have an impressive development portfolio and the personality and insight to develop amazing interactive solutions. You should also be excited and able to offer an innovative and creative attitude to development. Have an interest and passion in emerging technologies and understanding of the latest developments in the online space. Skills in Video and Audio manipulation for web is highly desirable, as is ability to demonstrate design skills in website design and IA. Client facing ability and experience, first class time management skills.

Oxford Circus £30000-40000

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1191 02/10/06

Formed in 1991 and part of the world's largest marketing communications group. This is the most succesfull direct market full service digital agency around.
You will work within a creative, technical and strategic and work independently on small-scale campaign-specific micro-sites and ad-units and larger scale projects and rich Internet applications will be developed in close collaboration with the assigned Flash Engineer. You will oversee, review and approve the design and development of a given project prior to final approval from the Head of User Experience Implementation (Flash). You will also be responsible for following best practice and the direction of the relevant Flash Engineer in the development of simple interactive solutions. Projects will primarily use Flash 6 through 9 (or later) and XML to enable dynamic, localisable solutions. They will vary in scale from interactive advertising solutions through to simple launch sites. They are also required to adapt and execute the creative design supplied in a manner that is optimised for delivery using the best of the Flash platform’s capabilities.
Qualifications and Skills:
Preferably Creative and/or Information technology related education.
2+ years commercial experience.
Microsoft Windows XP Pro
Adobe Studio 8
Actionscript 1
Actionscript 2
XML.

London £36K

Contact: Jas Ref: 1190 22/09/06

One of the Internet success stories. This international online auction site are currently looking for an experienced Web Designer who will report directly to the Design Manager. You will be responsible for producing engaging site design and banners while providing an enjoyable and enticing experience for existing and new users. You should be degree educated with 2-4 years online experience and a background in graphic design, with extensive understanding of the skills and processes involved with print graphics. Proficiency in both web and print design software - Flash, Fireworks, Illustrator, PhotoShop. Excellent organisational skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and be able to clearly communicate creative ideas or needs to others within the company. Most importantly you should be able to produce exciting creative solutions within existing formats. Experience with working on 'Big Name Brand' essential.

Richmond £30000-40000

Contact: David Ref: 1142 15/09/06

Digital Agency based in the City are currently looking for a Lead Interactive Designer to produce high profile brand-led cross-platform online projects. You should have extensive commercial internet design and development expertise. Experience is considered to be more important than academic qualifications. Be immersed and active in internet culture, with excellent understanding of the principles of branded communication. You should have a broad-based and forward-looking skillset with a keen interest in emerging trends in development, design and communication. The organisation foster an open learning environment leading to advancement of management, design and development skills as desired. There are also entrepreneurial opportunities with the potential to develop ancillary businesses based on specialisation. Your remit will be to lead and participating in company-wide brainstorms, designing and building cross-platform online media through from storyboarding and prototyping and include occasionally making of banners. You will act as team leader, pay high attention to detail and be disciplined yet flexible enough to work in ambiguous situations. Excellent planning and logistical skills, intuitive ability to prioritise based on available information, first class written and oral communication skills and be passionate about technology. Expert Photoshop, vector based applications, interface and interaction design, navigation and architecture knowledge. Excellent technical knowledge of HTML, Javascript, CSS, Actionscript. Be an expert in backend integration and have development expertise of choice e.g. Lingo, Php, Java, .net, ITV, Mobile, games.

Old Street £35000

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1155 14/09/06

This is a challenging opportunity to join a successful web development team working in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Currently there is a need for a Web Developer who is able to hand code and work either on their own or as part of a project team. You should live within easy travelling distance of Bedford.
They are looking for PHP/Web Developers with at least three years' commercial PHP coding experience.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning new concepts and technologies and have had experience of modular content management systems, web application development and e-commerce. You will be able to communicate clearly to a mixed technical and non-technical team and will have experience of leading and managing small teams of Developers.

Demonstrable experience in PHP development including object-oriented coding. Experience of using XML, XSLT, XML-RPC and SOAP, and Web Services with excellent understanding and application of current HTML/CSS/XHTML standards. MySQL Administration skills, including replication, table optimisation, installation and maintenance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills able to write supporting documentation or present ideas as required.

Buckinghamshire £ NEG

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1188 12/09/06

A luxury online retailer. a laboratory of ideas, research and projects to be developed in collaboration with artists, designers and artisans from around the world to create an individual way of dressing and living in style. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience in an ecommerce environment (online sales)
Required Skills--
Perl, HTML, CSS, CGI Scripting, SQL, JavaScript, E-commerce (transactional) development experience, Windows.
Commercial acumen would be favourable, and the ability to translate business requirements into solid, working technology solutions - will be viewed as a real asset. You should also have an enquiring mind and be prepared to challenge the status quo and come up with new ideas.
Examples of the types of technology you would have had experience with
- Product merchandising solutions
- Session management
- Shopping baskets
- Payment and transactional gateways
- Content Management and caching technologies
- User registration and customer management systems
- ERP systems (such as SAP).

Waterloo £35-45K

Contact: Jas Ref: 1184 08/09/06

One of the largest international ISP's with more that 35 million members and reaching consumers through out Europe in 10 countries and in 5 languages. Content includes, news, lifestyle, careers, travel, finance as well as providing all registed users an instant messaging service. Currently they are looking for a Digital Media Manager. This role reports to the Head of Digital Media Operations and is part of the Publishing Operations, Online Customer Experience department.

The role of the Digital Media Manager will be both a hands on technical video encoding ingesting role, working along side the existing Digital Media Producer and an ongoing technical account management role managing the ingestion of video content with video content partners. Initially focussed on video, the role will work with music labels and other content providers ingesting video content weekly.

The individual must be able to prioritise and manage their own workload, as they will be expected to manage multiple projects; executing and championing the operational delivery of all aspects of the digital media content product line, working across the business to drive operational efficiencies and ensure the delivery of a quality digital media experience to our users.

Your remit will include, coordination and support in all areas of the digital media lifecycle. Development in collaboration with other staff, internal encoding standards; evaluates and deploys software for use in encoding.Proactively address digital media support issues that are reported by member services and product support. Work with internal and external partners to determine best fit technical requirements for digital media products and services. You will take personal responsibility for specific projects following through defined structure and method and see through to execution.

A minimum of 3 years experience of the Digital Media online industry, extensive working knowledge of capture/encode/DRM technologies. Enterprise batch encoding solutions and Discreet Cleaner XL, Adobe Premier, working knowledge of XML and automated feed ingestion. Ability to work flexible hours and work in a project oriented environment. Ability to multi-task and can-do attitude with the ability to devise workarounds when necessary to achieve the desired result.

Hammersmith £40000

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1183 07/09/06

Leading New Media design consultancy, with an impressive client base in the areas of entertainment and FMCG. A vacancy for a mid-weight Digital Designer (Flash) has arisen. You will be responsible for ensuring that design-based work is of excellent quality both in concept and execution. You must have superb Design understanding and knowledge with exceptional flash skills. Will be Brand literate, working across both web sites and communications briefs for a broad range of clients. You must have a thorough knowledge of Flash Design and an understanding of Action Script and what can be achieved within the technology.
You will act as a mentor / advisory to junior flash designers
Knowledge and skills
At least 2 years’ experience in an Integrated Advertising, or Digital agency
Enthusiastic creative talent – superb broad minded portfolio
Aspiring industry interests
Excellent/ Advanced Software skills in mainstream applications: Photoshop . Illustrator . Flash . Office etc
Knowledge of Action Script . CSS & HTML
Hons Degree in Art & Design/ Digital Media/ Communications
Willingness to develop skills and keep abreast of new technologies.

Kensington £27-30K

Contact: Jas Ref: 1182 06/09/06

Ranked sixth out of almost 400 agencies in the UK and first for creativity and account management. My client is seeking a Lead Developer to join a growing team building websites and web applications for some of the UK's best-known brands. Combining hands-on front-end and server-side web development in multiple technologies, plus requirements analysis and some client liaison, this is a role for an experienced professional who is prepared to be known as "the expert". There's plenty of variety, a fast-paced environment and just about the best bunch of people you could wish to work with. My client needs someone with a great attitude, great skills and enough experience and knowledge across a wide range of circumstances to ensure the team meets all its challenges professionally and successfully. You'll need to get to grips with both legacy applications and new technologies and everything in-between. You'll be a safe pair of hands, and a trail-blazing innovator – a developer who can contribute ideas as well as get the job done.

Person spec
At least 5 years' experience as a developer in a digital agency or similar
A team player with initiative and a sense of responsibility
Loads of experience in Java servlets/JSP, and preferably PHP and ASP/.NET – on commercial projects
Strong, up-to-date XHTML, CSS, Javascript (including AJAX)
An intuitive understanding of the web, its capabilities and constraints, and the way in which it is used
Experience of building accessible websites, to AA standard and above
Interest in / understanding of the latest trends in web technologies

Responsibilities
Developing web sites, web applications, server-side components and scripts to agreed specifications, for existing and new projects
Building XHTML templates and pages using appropriate techniques/standards, including accessible build techniques
Testing and debugging code
Working with project managers and clients to identify project requirements
Documentation of all work for the benefit of others in the team
Understanding and maintaining existing websites and applications
Working with project managers to ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales, and communicating problems and potential problems which may affect the project
Ensuring attention to detail on all work carried out, and taking responsibility for the quality of work produced
Working with other members of the team in researching new techniques, tools and technologies as required
Contributing to the team's understanding of and expertise in interactive technologies
Assisting the Technical Director in developing new competencies within the team.

Old St £40K

Contact: Jas Ref: 1175

One of the fastest growing worldwide integrated agencies in London with an extensive list of blue chip clients who delivers marketing solutions in the three key operational areas: Relationship Marketing, Online Marketing and Data solutions analytics. This role combines a solid core of Project Management skills with an in-depth technical understanding of the computing and Internet fields. Ideally from a developer background with at least two years’ dedicated project management responsibility, the Technical PM is able to work professionally with agency and client members across business and marketing disciplines as well as technology. You will be of graduate caliber and ideally hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a computing discipline, although mathematics or engineering related disciplines are considered appropriate. Exceptional candidates with other non-engineering degrees may be considered if you can demonstrate outstanding computing and software development experience. Ideally you will be a member of an appropriate industry association (BCS, PMI etc) and hold formal qualifications in the field of project management such as PMP or PRINCE2

Job Description
Scope, schedule and manage multiple complex projects, ensuring you fulfill agreed strategic, time, quality, and budget targets.
Develop proposals and statements of work to define end-to-end solutions.
Create accurate project plans and work schedules based on product and work breakdowns.
Assess and manage risk throughout the project lifecycle
Communicate effectively technical and project related information across all
levels
Build a team quickly and gain their respect
Understand and manage both technical and creative disciplines
Develop good working relationships with the client and key stakeholders
Identify and resolve problems, as well as working closely with technical team members
Clearly identify project goals and take a broad view of the project in the organisational context
Maintain and monitor progress on the project
Manage budgets and prepare scheduled and ad hoc reports

Essential Skills
Managing project through the full life-cycle software development process
Experience of accepted software development methodologies (e.g. MSF, RAD) in a web environment
Standard project management toolsets e.g. MS Project, issue tracking and source control

Minimum requirements
Good working knowledge of the IT and Internet industry
Experience with managing technical projects with a high level of technology exposure
Ability to liaise with technical contacts from developer to director level
Hands on experience with core web technologies such as HTML etc
Good understanding of the Microsoft Internet platform – ASP, ASP.NET, IIS, SQL Server
Knowledge of non-Microsoft technologies, such as Java, PHP, MySQL etc
Familiarity with databases technology and the SQL language
Knowledge of n-tier e-commerce architectures design and operation
High level understanding of network infrastructure and Internet transport protocols
Knowledge of XML, XSLT and web services
Working knowledge of accepted software notations such as UML

Preferential
Demonstrable skills in object oriented and procedural programming
Familiarity with industry accepted developer toolsets such as Visual Studio, SQL Enterprise Manager etc.
Configuration skills for both Microsoft and Unix / Linux platforms
Practitioner level knowledge of relational theory and hands-on experience of an industry standard enterprise RDBMS i.e. SQL Server or Oracle
Exposure to enterprise level application development – particularly in .NET or J2EE.

London Bridge £38-40K

Contact: Jas Ref: 1174

My client is a worldwide full service direct and interactive marketing solutions agency. A great opportunity has arisen for a middle-weight Flash Developer. You will build Flash interactive components for web-based, desktop and wireless delivery. You will work closely with project teams that include Flash animators, art directors, designers and copywriters - as well as technical team members such as senior server-side web developers. You are expected to code using object orientated techniques with re-usability in mind, implement new scripting techniques when possible and be up to speed on current Flash development techniques and trends.
Responsibilities
Developing Flash movies / components that balance creative and technical excellence
Collaborating with team members to implement the best use of Flash
Working closely with Flash animators, art directors and designers to ensure that creative intent and results are achieved at the highest level
Working closely with senior server-side developers to ensure technical integration and the meeting of requirements for joint Flash / server-side projects
Working closely with other Flash developers, Flash animators on Flash projects ensuring peer-to-peer sharing of knowledge and practices
Maintaining high coding standards and practices and exercising quality control on all aspects of Flash development
Implementing innovative Flash techniques and features
Problem-solving in scripting, performance and optimization of Flash projects

Required Skills
At least two years' experience as a Flash developer in an agency environment
Practical knowledge of software development methodologies
Strong, proven, object orientated design skills
ActionScript 1 / ActionScript2 experience
Expertise in Flash development methodologies (component implementation, etc.) and quality assurance
Basic Flash animation, video and design knowledge
Creative toolset knowledge and expertise (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Basic client-side technologies knowledge (e.g. XML, HTML, CSS etc.)
Ability to communicate Flash's technical and creative prowess
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively juggle diverse demands
Proven aptitude for quick technical thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines
A strong team player who will develop team relations that foster both learning and excellence.

London Bridge £35-40K

Contact: Jas Ref: 1173

The London office of this Publisher/Developer has been in the computer entertainment business for over 20 years. This organisation has enormous name recognition - a known and trusted company for the highest quality of games.
My client is looking for a C++ developer with experience of client-server architectures, TCP/IP, SQL, and testing frameworks on Unix/Linux to work on the development of testing tools for a large-scale server application. Your key responsibilities will be creation of bespoke testing and administration tools, automation code, debugging, reviewing internal processes, test effort estimation and performing follow up activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree educated in a technical or scientific field
2+ years of commercial C/C++ experience working with client-server applications knowledge of TCP/IP sockets, multithreading, etc.)
Experience in working with Linux/Unix environments
Working knowledge of SQL (MySQL)
Self starter, possessing drive and initiative and able to work within a team environment
Able to produce clear, concise documentation
Effective communicator
Ability to enforce change control
Prior experience in high volume, high availability services will be an advantage. Unix Systems Administration skills are highly beneficial.

West London Neg day rate

Contact: Jas Ref: 1167

Our client are on the look out for a mixed media Creative Producer, experienced in digital video and audio production as well as photography, basic animation and web design. The role will be responsible for researching and executing interactive cross-platform projects. They need someone who is up for keeping a grip on the cutting edge of digital trends - from mobile to podcasting to blogging and beyond. The right person will have a strong enough initiative to work independently and be able to cope with tight or shifting deadlines. Some commercial experience is essential - as is having the ability to see the vision through to completion. Software used includes Final Cut Pro, Audition, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator. This is a permanent role offering a good salary with a great benefits package and some nice perks.

Old Street £30000

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1169

One of the leading london based radio stations that also host events and festivals throughout the UK. Also part of a major worldwide recognised brand name.
Using HTML, PHP, JavaScript, Flash and graphics to maintain and create content for the websites run by New Media to an agreed editorial and technical standard.
The key responsibilities of the job include working as part of a small team:
under direction from the Editor and Head of New Media, to produce new portions of content for the website portfolio for example, photo galleries, enhanced contact-us systems, and flash-based content. You will heavily use PHP and JavaScript to produce this content. To assist with creating microsites for clients to an agreed deadline. To think of and create added-value items on the website, with a goal of attracting and retaining visitors.
To ensure that microsites meet the brief given, that they meet client expectations, and hit all relevant deadlines. To ensure that coding is clearly annotated, that it works across all supported browsers, and meets our design requirements. As a team, page impressions and unique users of the websites, together with increased online listener figures, are measures of success.
Qualifications
Maths or computer science A-level
A suitable qualification in multimedia applications or similar, to degree level
Skills & Knowledge
Outstanding understanding of HTML and CSS.
Demonstrable experience of programming with PHP, JavaScript and Flash ActionScript, including SQL database applications.
A clear understanding of user-interface design and accessibility issues.
A knowledge of operating a consumer website, online communities and other internet technologies.
An understanding of effective project management.

Experience
Over two years’ experience in operating a consumer-facing PHP-based website and designing user-facing web applications.

Soho £21-22K

Contact: Jas Ref: 1160

An innovative agency that use intelligent, creative thinking to help clients communicate who they are, what they do and to define what makes them unique to their customers. With a highly skilled, energetic and focussed team, they work in partnership with clients to produce design and advertising that is powerful, unique and resonant across all media channels.
My client is in urgent need of a solid PHP programmer who has agency experience and is a real code head. Here’s a basic outline of the minimum requirements you’ll need.
MySQL (relational databases)
PHP (Object Orientated)
Linux Administration (Red Hat)
CSS
HTML
JAVASCRIPT
APACHE (mod-rewrite)
So Object Orientated PHP is essential to be able to make sense of the CMS.
Relational databases (MySQL), you will need good knowledge of this concept.
You will need to be familar with Linux (Red Hat) platform. Able to express knowledge of general administration tasks and good knowledge of Apache (web server software). Mod-rewrite ties into Apache which they'll need to be familiar with also. Good Understanding of CCS would be great, if their CSS is good their HTML will be fine.

Hammersmith £neg

Contact: Jas Ref: 1162

This is one of the leading Japanese games developers and one of the world's most influential hardware manufacturers - set to become, perhaps, the most influential - is about to revolutionise the video gaming world. They have a substantial product development and support team in West London.
My client is looking for a Senior Web Designer to join the design team to work on a wide variety of very creative and exciting projects. Working closely with the Creative Manager you will help to drive, plan and deliver work of the highest standards to ensure all creative activity is world class and contributes to the development of the online proposition and customer experience, usability and compliance with brand guidelines and site principles. You will be a conceptual thinker, be proactive and have a proven record of ‘getting things done’. You will be capable of re-prioritising tasks when needed, focused and in control when put under pressure to meet deadlines, an advocate of the value of user centered design process and passionate about his/her design skills and the Internet.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Creation of initial design from a creative brief, through to final build and test
Conceive, design and build cross-platform, multi-lingual online media for all of the company products. Work closely with internal developers for implementation of projects. Work with design team to create visuals and general online graphics to keep existing websites updated. Creation and implementation of marketing and promotional web banners when required. Provide support and deputise for the Creative Manager, when required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Degree level graphic design qualification or the equivalent (formal qualifications are desirable)
3-4 years experience within a commercial web design environment
Sound design knowledge with HTML, CSS, Photoshop/Illustrator, Flash (including action script) and user interface design
An understanding of the possibilities/limitations of HTML, CSS, Accessibility and CMS on the creative solution
Must be able to work to deadlines, both independently and within the team
Strong creative flair, producing work of a consistently high standard
Ability to commercially interpret and optimise a written creative brief
Outgoing, confident and a strong communicator
Excellent attention to detail
Adaptable - experience of coping with fast changing situations and tight deadlines
Well organised with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
Video editing and 3D modelling/animation skills would be beneficial
Good aptitude for learning new software packages and processes
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to work creatively within an existing brand.

London £upto 30K

Contact: jas Ref: 1159

One of the largest international ISP's with more that 35 million members and reaching consumers through out Europe in 10 countries and in 5 languages. Content includes, news, lifestyle, careers, travel, finance as well as providing all registed users an instant messaging service. Currently they are seeking a Head of Ecommerce Channels for a 9 month maternity contract. You will sit within the online customer experience division and report to the Editorial Director. The primary function of the role will be to lead and manage the team responsible for Shopping, Travel, Lifestyles channels and commercial publishing unit. You remit will be to ensuring delivery against budget, delivering against quarterly targets across all channels and drive audience reach and engagement. They are looking for someone who likes to get their shirt sleeves rolled up, loves engaging with others, enjoys finding constructive and tactical solutions, as well as being a rigorous planner and communicator. Strong online experience with an expert knowledge of the industry, its developments and emerging trends, particularly around transactional sectors essential.

Hammersmith £60000 pro rata

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1156

One of the biggest names in the Internet field, this company offers a wide range of services, from web hosting to search facilities.
My client is offering a part time web designer position-20 hrs per week. They work with some of the biggest brands on the web and the successful candidate will have plenty of opportunity to work on high profile projects. This is a great position for a recent graduate who wants to develop a strong portfolio of commercial and campaign work. You’ll be in a team of four, be given plenty of support and have the opportunity to learn new skills to help you grow within the role. You will be required to produce page mock ups for our sales and marketing teams, advertising concepts, Flash animation and html and must be able to use industry standard software at a professional level, including: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash HTML & Homesite. You will have good communication and organisational skills are a must as the role will occasionally require you to work directly with clients.
Reporting directly to the Head of design this is a role not for the feint hearted!. We work in a very driven ideas focussed environment where you will be given the opportunity to express your ideas to help us push the company even more creatively. This is a self starter role and will suit a recent graduate who would like to gain experience with a well known entertainment site.

Soho £12k+bens part/time

Contact: Jas Ref: 1157

A privately held company headquartered in London and boasts the world's first music recognition technology. The company's music recognition service is widely recognised as the best, most accurate and fastest music recognition service in the world already boasting over 3 million tracks which date back to the early 1950s, one of the world's largest music databases. A requirement for a bright enthusiastic developer that can help take their web and wap experience to the next level.
Core job description- Design and code web and mobile portals. Due to the dynamic nature of the business, self-motivation and the ability to learn quickly are essential. This position would be ideal for somebody with 3+ years of commercial experience, and a strong desire to work with a leading edge team.
The successful candidate will have all of the essential skills, and experience broadly in a broad subset of the , and some of the desired skills listed below.
Essential Skills:
JSP, JSTL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, WML, XHTML, Preparing graphics for the web from designers' original artwork
Key Experience:
Working on a large multi-platform portal., working on highly available and performant commercial web sites. Liaising with marketing, design and the business.
Working with mobile technologies.

Responsibilities:
Web Portal Design and Development, HTML, CSS, Javascript coding. JSP coding.
Preparation of graphics/images. Contribute to web and mobile design process.
Generate plans (simple/lists) for each project phase. Design and implement templates. Design/code for performance and scalability. Implement agreed design, promptly raising exceptions if necessary.

Kensington £30-40K

Contact: Jas Ref: 1154

Leading New Media design consultancy, based in West London with an impressive client base in the areas of entertainment.
This is a junior position which revolves around taking designs and concepts from members of the creative department, and making them happen in flash. The job is as much about willingness to learn and develop as it is about expertise and skills.
Knowledge and skills
Recognized design qualification (i.e. Graphic Design), Superb design skills and attention to detail, Excellent Flash skills, action scripting a bonus (Action Script 2.0)
Photoshop and Illustrator skills, Knowledge of CSS & HTML advantageous
Key responsibilities
Hands-on day-to-day delivery of creative/design work for a broad range of clients,
Delivering high quality flash design solutions for pitches and briefs, Continuously developing skill set, Taking instruction on coding practices consistently looking to develop coding skills.

London £22-25K

Contact: jas Ref: 1150

Leading New Media design consultancy, based in West London with an impressive client base in the areas of entertainment and FMCG.
Information Architect

The primary mandate of the Information Architect (IA) is to design a site that is easy and satisfying for the target audience to use, that meets the objectives of the business, within the business and technical constraints.

The IA is responsible for capturing business and user requirements and designing solutions using standard IA documentation. You will work closely with a wide range of team members - other IAs, visual designers, developers and business analysts. The role is also client facing and the IA should be capable of communicating their solutions to clients at all levels.
Knowledge and skills
Ability to quickly understand the client's business and business objectives, as well as target audience needs, and translate this into an effective site architecture.
Understanding of good usability practices online - how people behave online, what aspects of site design (structure, interface, content) help to make the overall experience simpler, more effective and more satisfying
Understanding of accessibility issues
General understanding of internet technologies and content management systems, and recognising the technical implications of design decisions
Familiarity with standard IA tools and methods , wireframing, process mapping / diagramming, site mapping, creating user profiles & personas, prototyping, observation of user behaviour, quantitative & qualitative research, ability to explain rationale and present work effectively.
Key responsibilities
Contributing to pitches and project work, Website evaluation and competitive benchmarking, working with other IAs and team members to establish user needs and gather all information required, define customer scenarios to represent each key target audience and identify their goals and tasks. define customer journeys based on customer scenarios and research, Identify all content required on the site and how it should be organised, create site structure and navigation systems, working with visual designers, create site maps and page wireframes, create functional specifications. Review site during visual design and development to ensure everything works as intended.

London £upto 45K

Contact: Jas Ref: 1149

Award winning digital agency with a proven track record of developing successful interactive solutions across a range of digital platforms. They have won around 40 awards for interactive projects, including two BAFTAs which reflect their excellence in cutting edge design, technical expertise and content. Currently they are looking for a full time Rich Media Developer to join their team and help to build interactive modules for online and offline media. Successful candidates must have at least three years experience developing for Macromedia Flash using ActionScript 1.0 & 2.0, with an understanding and experience of OOP methodologies and class-based programming. Have a keen and current interest in the technologies of digital media and be willing to offer solutions to clients requests.
An understanding of the mathematical basics required to build real-time interactive games and e-learning activities and experience of communicating with various data sources, including XML, text, ColdFusion, PHP and RSS. It is esential that you have working examples of completed Flash activities, games and/or websites, have experience of creating CD-ROMs using Macromedia Director MX 2004 and Lingo programming syntax. You should have well-rounded general multimedia skills including audio and video capture, editing, compression, delivery and formats, have worked in a creative environment, realising briefs that require illustration, animations, interface design and typography. Good English communication skills and be able to work in a team as well as a self-motivated individual. Good time management, job scoping, and estimating skills. It would be advantageous if you have practical experience of XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, SCORM, LMS, SOAP, PHP, J2ME, Flash Lite and Flash wrapper applications.

Old Street £30000 Pro Rata Contract

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1144

Leading TV broadcast and production company are currently looking for an International Producer who is experienced in Interactive media. You will be working with both external development agencies and the in-house development and design teams, the Producer has a central role managing online and enhanced televisual projects from concept through to production and maintenance. As part of the New Media production team, you will help implement the European and International online and enhanced TV strategy. Your key responsibilities will be to manage the production of specific online projects (features, games & interactive): including delivering creative ideas and treatments, identifying content to be commissioned/acquired, project documentation and production and maintenance of the content. Managing the production of enhanced and interactive television applications, from identifying suitability of programming, delivering creative ideas and treatments and organising content to be commissioned/acquired through to production and maintenance and documentation. Briefing in-house production team and 3rd party suppliers/external development agencies; on creative, technical and commercial considerations. Identifying potential future programming concepts that have particular online and enhanced TV potential and contributing New Media experience and influence to the commissioning process. Ensuring online and enhanced television projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Commissioning editorial work from authors and editors, as well as editing and sub-editing existing or commissioned content, for online and enhanced television applications. Writing content for online and enhanced television applications where appropriate and general maintenance and production administration across all sites and platforms. Degree level education or equivalent, at least 3 years online production experience, sound editorial ability from content creation to editing and sub-editing. Experience of producing enhanced television projects, online design aspects and image optimisation and a thorough understanding of HTML. Familiarity with content concepts, acquisition and development, plus knowledge of mobile and broadband products and services.

Chiswick £200/Day

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1140

The UK's largest games developer and publisher, this company has 5 UK studios and 6 branches abroad. Growth over the last 2 years means that 800 staff now achieve a turnover of £150 million from some of the biggest titles in the business.
Currently they are looking for a Graphic Design Manager who will be responsible for all creative graphic design work undertaken by the Creative Services Graphic Design Team and will manage the in-house team of 6 Graphic Designers. The Design Team’s role within the Creative Services Department is to develop, design and produce Marketing collateral which is consistent with brand strategy and which enables it to fulfil its commercial goals. Your remit will include interaction with
Branding, Software, Creative Services, Print Services, Online Marketing Departments and New Release Manager. You should be highly creative, experience of managing, leading and coaching a team of professionals. Be a good visual communicator, conceptual thinker and able to deliver innovative solutions.
As well as being hand-on and Mac literate, you should also be fully conversant in Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand and Quark Xpress. At least 5 years Graphic Design experience and educated to degree in Graphic Design. Proven ability of managing and motivating others and developing their talents. Enthusiastic and highly motivated with good project management skills. Strong negotiation ability, experienced in working on international business. An interest in video-games would be advantage but not essential.

Oxford Circus £38000 NEG

Contact: David Rowden Ref: 1141

The UK's largest games developer and publisher, this company has 5 UK studios and 6 branches abroad. Growth over the last 2 years means that 800 staff now achieve a turnover of £150 million from some of the biggest titles in the business.
My client is seeking an individual with proven experience in developing database backed websites that can join our web development team to help build, improve and expand our existing platform.
Skills/Experience
The ideal applicant will have qualifications or significant experience in the computing field, with a web development background.

The following skills are essential:
Working familiarity with Linux
Strong PHP development skills
Good competence with SQL
Understanding of good object oriented development

The following skills would be highly advantageous:
Experience with Apache
Knowledge of PostgreSQL database
Understanding of character sets and encoding, and i18n issues
Good understanding of Subversion and version control tools
Understanding of open source development and licenses
Knowledge of Perl/Python and C programming skills
Documentation and specification authoring skills
Interest in open source applications used in web site development

Some level of understanding of issues relating to the following would be beneficial:
Security
SQL, databases and query optimization
Implementing access control levels and content management features
Internationalisation
Internet protocols
Architectures for large scale database backed websites.

London £30+

Contact: Jas Ref: 1143

Our client is recruiting an Internet Development Leader in order to support the Head of Internet Development, to deliver high quality, maintainable and secure customer-facing solutions that maximise business value.

Accountabilities

- Lead a team of 5-10 Internet developers
- Deputise for the HO Internet Development as required
- Provide technical solution options, costs, and timescale estimates to the TPM / Solution Propositions team
- Ensure solutions conform to architecture guidelines, whilst challenging and developing it as appropriate
- Ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, functionally accurate, performant and operationally excellent
- Ensure solutions are designed and built taking into account the needs of customer devices and systems which they will be deployed upon (eg browser compatibility, broadband vs dialup, mobile vs desktop etc)
- Recruitment and upskilling of Internet developers

Experience/Qualifications

- Graduate calibre with degree in IT or similar technical discipline
- Experience developing HTML-based commercial software using an object-oriented language e.g. Java, C++, C# (3yrs+)
- Development experience with n-tier architectures including banking and internet platforms based on a combination of wintel and Unix (3yrs+ experience)
- Good awareness of the technology environment surrounding the future development of the internet and web / mobile based applications
- Self-motivated, innovative and strong evidence of initiative
- Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience of people management and building relationships (2yrs+).

Derby Up to £50k

Contact: lydia Ref: 1139

Leading New Media design consultancy, based in West London with an impressive client base in the areas of entertainment and FMCG.
The role of the Senior Developer is three-fold: the first is to act as a senior programmer within their given technology when working on a project, second is to assist and support the other roles that this person may work with to understand the technical and implementation related issues and help resolve them, finally it is the responsibility of this role to assist the Technical Architect in determining the technical solution and communicating the solution to the wider team.
Acting as a senior programmer, the responsibility of the role is to ensure that the correct software development processes are followed, both by themselves and by any developers that may work in the team. You will also be responsible for the mentoring and leadership of any developers in the implementation teams that they manage during a project.
You will also liaise with the Technical Architect(s) during a project to understand and contribute to the design of the technical solution.
Knowledge and skills
In depth understanding of digital media
Good experience in HTML/CSS and Accessible web design
General experience in agency work
General experience in setting up servers, using software development tools such Source Code Control, principles of testing
General experience in either ASP classic, ASP.NET or Java
Appreciation of other web technologies
Ability to lead a development team as part of an implementation project
Ability to work as part of a flexible team that includes both technology and design personnel.

London £30-33K

Contact: Jas Ref: 1137