Nate Lagacy

Interactive Design Talent with Education Industry Experience : Chicago, Boston, New York, New Jersey, Denver : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:05:15 EST

Aquent is partnering with the top institutions in the Education industry, and we’re looking for talented creatives to develop and execute cutting edge interactive projects.

We’re looking for talent in these areas:

• Flash Designers
• Flash Developers
• Flex Designers
• Flex Developers
• Interactive Art Directors
• Interactive Creative Directors
• Front End Developers
• Web Production Artists
• Web Designers
• Web Developers

Please be sure to include an updated resume and portfolio link or samples. We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a general recruitment posting for anticipated needs with our clients in the Chicago, Boston, New York, New Jersey and Denver areas.

Sr. Web Developer : Santa Ana, CA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:09:33 EST

Sr. Web Developer
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If you have proven success as a web developer and are looking for an exciting career with a robust company in the dynamic education field, we have an opportunity for you. Our Campus Support Center in Santa Ana, Calif., is looking for a skilled, creative and results-driven web developer to join our Digital Marketing Team (DMT). In this position, you’ll help create Web-based communications that drive prospects to our more than 100 College campuses throughout the United States and Canada. You’ll work with impassioned employees that recognize the value of post-secondary education and are dedicated to helping students prepare themselves for a better life. We offer an innovative environment and a tight-knit team that is great for self-starters.

The DMT Developer is strong in back-end development but also comfortable with front-end work. Curious, forward-thinking and marketing-minded, you should have experience creating world-class websites, applications, content management systems and databases that support large scale initiatives. This role requires a solid understanding of SEM, web standards, direct response and UI best practices.

Job Responsibilities:
• Architect and code superior technical solutions using (X)HTML, PHP, MySQL, AJAX, CSS and JavaScript.
• Build, maintain and query complex database systems.
• Design and administer web system infrastructures, including security, configurations, SSL, and Linux/Apache.
• Provide domain administration, including DNS configuration, vanity URL systems, and network access.
• Create and track campaign codes (IF Adkey).
• Management L.A.M.P. development, including CMS, Multi Microsite Manager (M3), Sprout and vendor portals.
• Create and communicate lead business rules.
• Assist teammates with SVN issues.
• Deploy work to production environments.
• Scale and secure large, highly available, data-driven websites.
• Communicate and enforce coding standard.
• Actively document coding work.
• Produce reusable code.
• Serve as a system administrator of LINUX systems.
• Manage expectations effectively.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Suggest and collaborate on feasible system improvements; communicate effectively to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Mentor those with less experience through informal channels.
• Maintain legacy systems.
• Debug and test sites in multiple environments.

Qualifications:
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of (X)HTML, PHP, JavaScript (including common frameworks), Apache, MySQL, CSS, DNS and SVN.
• Understands complex database concepts as well as the implications of different database designs.
• Familiarity with the LAMP environment (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
• Possesses significant knowledge of client server and Internet systems architectures.
• Understands browser specific compatibility issues.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Ability to diagnose and fix programming issues relating to website operations
• Direct response focused.
• Is curious, forward-thinking and always seeking innovative solutions.
• BS in computer information systems or equivalent.
• Five years demonstrated experience in Web development and design.

Information Architect : Herndon, VA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:15:25 EST

The Information Architect (IA) will be hired as part of the User Experience team. Individual must be highly collaborative and have ability that spans all areas of the front-end development process.

The candidate will be responsible for research and design efforts for web based information architecture and interaction design. Under the direction of the Design Manager, the IA will work with BA and TA SMEs and client stakeholders to develop strategies and specifications to improve the performance, usability and effectiveness of user interfaces. The IA will synthesize information gathered from client meetings, team collaboration, best practices, heuristic analysis and competitive analyses to develop site maps and user interface diagrams to illustrate the layout, flow and organization of websites and web enabled applications. In addition, the IA will facilitate Usability Testing and help determine how best to integrate these findings into the site architecture and the user interface.

Required skills include:

• 2 years information architecture and usability analysis experience designing user interfaces for the web

• Ability to partner with BA and TA SMEs and client stakeholders to gather functional requirements based on existing business processes, goals and user needs through the JAD process

• Strong working knowledge of user experience consulting deliverables including strategy documents, prototypes and usability analysis documents

• Hands on design of navigation, interaction, nomenclature systems and UI diagrams including flows, wireframes and sitemaps

• Experience with usability testing including writing screeners and scripts, running focus groups, facilitating card sorting, survey and remote session testing

• Expert knowledge of usability best practices and accessibility issues, including 508 compliance

• Expert knowledge of Visio and other widely accepted UI design tools; Axure experience a plus

• Working knowledge of HTML/XHTML, CSS, cross browser issues, .NET, JavaScript Frameworks (JQuery and JSON) and other evolving interface standards

• Experience with large scale custom application or CMS (Content Management Systems) projects

• Experience with social media, mobile and tablet technologies preferred

• Experience working with Health IT clients a plus

UX and Mobile Talent with Education Industry Experience : Chicago, Boston, New York, New Jersey, Denver : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:15:56 EST

Aquent is partnering with the top institutions in the Education industry, and we’re looking for talented creatives to develop and execute cutting edge UX and mobile projects.

We’re looking for talent in these areas:

• User Research
• Information Architects
• UI Designers
• Interaction Designers
• Visual Designers
• Usability Analysts
• UI Developers (HTML5, CSS3)
• Rapid Prototypers (iRise, Axure)
• Hybrid roles (UX Strategists, UX Architects, UX Designers)
• Mobile App Developers
• Mobile Site Developers
• iOS Developers
• Mobile Marketers

Please be sure to include an updated resume and portfolio link or samples. We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a general recruitment posting for anticipated needs with our clients in the Chicago, Boston, New York, New Jersey and Denver areas.

Front End Developer : Herndon, VA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:00:04 EST

The Health and Compliance Practice at our top consulting client is looking for an experienced Front End Developer to join our User Experience Team. Individual must be highly collaborative and have ability that spans all areas of the front-end development process.

The candidate will be responsible for contributing to:

• Hand coding of CSS/XHTML (no Dreamweaver or FrontPage, etc)
• Prototyping of Website pages
• Interaction design of Website pages
• Development and Documentation of user-centeric design methodologies, style guides, web standards, and CSS/XHTML best practices
• Recommendations for front-end technologies
• Code walkthroughs, testing, and QA
• Facilitation of usability testing and review of usability testing results

Required skills include:

• 3+ years experience with website front end coding and interaction design
• Proven knowledge of standards-compliant, cross-browser compatible XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery.
• Capable of converting Photoshop/Fireworks mock-ups into CSS/XHTML templates for back end developer's use
• Skilled with image optimization
• Experience working on large-scale web initiatives
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues
• Strong understanding of usability and accessibility issues, including understanding how to code for 508 compliance and fix code that is not 508 compliant
• Understanding of Content Management Systems and the rendering differences compared to HTML (.NET)
• Experience designing Web 2.0 applications
• Experience with CSS3 and HTML5 required.
• Experience working with FLASH/FLEX and AJAX a plus
• Knowledge of mobile/responsive design a plus