JOB TITLE Web Designer/Developer DEPARTMENT New Media Initiatives REPORTS TO Director of New Media Initiatives CLASSIFICATION Full-time, exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Web Designer/Developer assists in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Walker website. This position will be responsible for programming related to the website's front-end interface, including programming new online features and front-end functionality, working with the Senior New Media Designer to develop new design templates, and handling updates to existing pages or features as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES Primary focus will be on front-end development with some back-end work. Technical responsibilities include front-end design and programming for the web; and creation of interactive multimedia projects. Project responsibilities include the Walker website including maintenance and writing for Walker Blogs. Work with internal clients to plan and implement projects and provide support to staff using tools produced by the department. QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Design/Media, related degree or equivalent experience required. 2+ years designing and building interfaces for the web. Proven skills designing for interaction and web are a must. Solid understanding of web standards including HTML5, CSS, and Javascript/jQuery required. Programming experience preferred, as well as knowledge of Linux/OSX, Python, and PHP. Also a plus: XSLT, blogging, and streaming media. Ability to communicate and consult directly with clients in the planning and execution of projects is essential. SALARY From mid-$40K to mid-$50K doq; excellent benefits available. APPLICATIONS REQUESTED By Friday, September 3rd, 2010 For consideration, send letter of interest, resume, salary requirements, and a portfolio of work/URL list with roles and descriptions, to Gary A. White, Director of Human Resources, Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 or email your materials as MS Word or PDF attachments to jobs at walkerart.org <mailto:jobs at walkerart.org> . Please use one method of application only. Posted 8/5/10 Walker Art Center is an EOE/AA Employer -- Robin Dowden Director, New Media Initiatives Walker Art Center 1750 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 USA walkerart.org t: 612.375.7541 ________________________________ -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This transmission (including any accompanying attachments) is confidential and may contain privileged or proprietary information that is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you have received this message in error, you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, or using the information contained herein. Inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure shall not compromise or waive the confidentiality of this transmission or any applicable attorney-client privilege. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us at maildisc at walkerart.org and delete this transmission from your computer.
