russ - maxdesign
Mon, 07 May 2007 06:44:44 -0700
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Hi all,
Apologies for the extensive delay since my last "links for light reading"
post! No events listed this week but 5 jobs instead... a fair trade? :)
This email covers:
- Links for light reading
- Web standards related jobs (5 job this week)
If you have an event, resource or relevant job you'd like posted (from any
country), please let me know - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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LINKS FOR LIGHT READING
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This weeks "links for light reading" are also available here:
<http://www.maxdesign.com.au/2007/05/07/some-links-123/>
The Web Design Survey, 2007
http://alistapart.com/articles/webdesignsurvey
Reset Reloaded
http://meyerweb.com/eric/thoughts/2007/05/01/reset-reloaded/
How to prevent HTML tables from becoming too wide
http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200704/how_to_prevent_html_tables_from
_becoming_too_wide/
Seven JavaScript Techniques You Should Be Using Today
http://www.digital-web.com/articles/seven_javascript_techniques/
hAccessibility
http://www.webstandards.org/2007/04/27/haccessibility/
Mass Adoption of Social Software
http://www.rtodd.com/blog/archives/2007/04/mass_adoption_o.htm
CSS 3 Selectors - Is your browse
http://www.css3.info/selectors-test/
HTML: The Top Five Forgotten Elements
http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2007/04/16/html-the-top-five-forgotten-elemen
ts/
Web Accessibility Toolbar [For Opera]
http://www.paciellogroup.com/resources/wat-about.html
A Guide to CSS Support in Email: 2007 Edition
http://www.campaignmonitor.com/blog/archives/2007/04/a_guide_to_css_support_
in_emai_2.html
43 Web Design Mistakes You Should Avoid
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/43-web-design-mistakes-you-should-avoid/
What happens in Quirks Mode?
http://www.cs.tut.fi/~jkorpela/quirks-mode.html
Timing and Synchronization in JavaScript
http://dev.opera.com/articles/view/timing-and-synchronization-in-javascript/
The Definitive Guide to Semantic Web Markup for Blogs
http://www.pearsonified.com/2007/04/definitive-guide-to-semantic-markup.php
CSS Slicing Guide
http://www.csslicingguide.com/
Web Design 101: Positioning
http://www.digital-web.com/articles/web_design_101_positioning/
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JOBS
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Job 1.
Web Developer - The Survey Company
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Become key to continued product development using .Net 3, Widgets and
Gadgets, AJAX, and the use of Web Services.
The Survey Company is a specialist in online surveys. Our flagship service
is GoFetch. We need more web developers to grow and enhance this service.
The Survey Company use Microsoft¹s latest offerings and frameworks. You will
be integral to continued product development using .Net 3, Widgets and
Gadgets, AJAX, and the use of Web Services. You will have the opportunity to
contribute to other innovative software developments through our parent
company Heliocell.
Technologies used
Languages: C#.net 2, HTML, Javascript, XML
Database Tools: SQL Server 2000
Internet Tools: Visual Studio 2005.
Knowledge of web standard practices and XSLT would also be an advantage.
We see this role as suitable for someone who;
- wants to be involved in cutting edge developments for an innovative
company,
- wants direct influence in projects,
- wants to be challenged, yet have achievable goals,
- is seeking career progression and opportunity for development,
- would enjoy working in a small team,
- wants their contribution to be meaningful and recognised.
You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this role.
For more information your to apply for this position;
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Job 2.
Interaction Designer
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Interaction Designer who actually gets¹ user centred processes required for
creative design team within one of the most prestigious organisations in the
world
* Work with real web smart and creative designers
* Portfolio of products to excite anyone with half a clue!
* $100K PLUS Bonus!!
A lot of organisations ask Web Designers whether they know about
useability¹ when talking about Interaction Design and 9 times out of 10
most think it¹s really the same thing. My client is different. They know the
difference between a creative web designer who can articulately communicate
a concept that will bring a lot of traffic to a site and a designer who has
had real experience in the full User Centred process. This is why only the
best will do!
We are looking for a Senior Design Lead to manage a team of around 3 web
designers working on a large portfolio of well known web product offerings.
Your background will include Visual Design and along the way you will have
demonstrated where you have moved into Interaction Design. You should be
able to demonstrate an enormous passion and conviction for the improvement
of creative web design and how users will interact and essentially
communicate with your web product. You will have demonstrated a propensity
for Project/Product Management and may have in your career utilised Agile
Methodologies.
This isn¹t a typical Web designer role, I am really looking for a truly
creative individual who can recognise quality web aesthetics and draw upon
their experience with Interaction, User Interface Design, Information
Architecture and User Centred techniques to perpetuate the exciting world of
the web!
My company is also willing to offer an outstanding pool of resources to
assist in all manner of project and you will be working alongside some of
the best web talent this country has to offer. The environment is perfect
for a dynamic and proactive individual who not only possesses real creative
understanding but also has a clue when it comes to being commercially savvy!
Further to that the office is delicious and the perks are phenomenal!
Do not hesitate to contact Georgie C on 03 9617 3924 to discuss further.
Job 3
USABILITY CONSULTANT
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Ongoing, full-time
Applications close: 11 May
The Usability Consultant will be engaged in a range of web application
and site design-related activities including user research, user
interface design and usability and accessibility evaluation. The aim of
this position is to produce highly usable applications and web sites. To
be successful you must have proven experience in an user interface
design environment, user testing of web sites, developing paper
prototypes, wireframes, card sorting and be familiar with user-centred
design.
http://sssd.adm.monash.edu.au/employ/job.asp?refnumber=G077634&work=&staff=G
eneral&faculty=&keyword=&whichpage=9&pagesize=5
Job 4
Web Designer - Location: Oslo, Norway
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We're looking for a creative, skilled and passionate Web Designer to
work with the My Opera community site. You will be a part of the My
Opera team, developing new features and maintaining the community site.
You will get a chance to work with the very latest web technologies
in a company that cares about open web standards. My Opera is
featured in all of Opera's browser products, and is designed to work
on any device such as Nintendo Wii, mobile phones and desktop computers.
If you think you got what it takes, then apply today.
Responsibilities
Develop the My Opera community site
Maintainance and bug fixing
Requirements
Photoshop (or any other graphics editor) knowledge
JavaScript knowledge
Writing semantic and validating markup by hand (without WYSIWYG editor)
Strong skills in XHTML/CSS
Ideals (one or more)
SEO
3+ years of experience
XSLT
How to apply
For immediate consideration, please apply online - http://
www.opera.com/company/jobs/apply.dml?id=116
Job 5
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Experienced Front-End Developers required in Sydney, with high level web
standards, CSS and HTML skills.
Squiz is creator of the very successful open source CMS, MySource Matrix. An
experienced Front-end developer is required to join the team and work on a
variety of projects with a broad range of Corporate, government and other
clients. We need someone with
* Experience in Web design, CSS, HTML and web standards;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A strong client-focus and understanding of the importance of client
communication.
* Commitment and pride in the quality of your work.
* A passion for how technology can positively impact businesses.
* The ability to demonstrate how to use CSS and Web Standards to clients and
your team members.
Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] and tell us in one hundred words or less, why you are
the ideal candidate. And please send your CV through too.
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Did I miss an event or job in your city? If you have an event, resource or
relevant job you'd like posted (from any country), please let me know -
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Thanks
Russ
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