Re: [WSG] s2m Digital- Mid Weight Designer required!
I agree. Pixel perfection is almost always only achievable through the use of absolute positioning, absolute font-sizes, and the like. Those type of things go against many standards and common-best-practices of web design, which needs to inherently be flexible to match the broad number of browsers, resolutions, available fonts, and the like. Ian Chamberlain wrote: Jeremy, is your client really looking for "pixel perfection" I note you are also looking for a person who is passionate and has a thorough understanding of web design; such a person may have difficulty with pixel perfection. - Original Message - *From:* Jeremy Champion <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* wsg@webstandardsgroup.org <mailto:wsg@webstandardsgroup.org> *Sent:* Thursday, November 01, 2007 7:26 AM *Subject:* [WSG] s2m Digital- Mid Weight Designer required! Company: s2m Digital Job Title: Mid weight Web Designer (3-5 years experience)- leading Publisher! Description: My client is a large magazine publisher with a diverse group of leading titles. The designer will be responsible for creating dynamic, visually compelling and functional website interface as well as advertising designs across their portfolio. They must have the ability to create “pixel perfect” front-end designs from initial concept to finished Photoshop (or similar) screens. Responsibilities: • Designing usable, accessible interfaces, websites and user experiences for the clients' sites • Working with sales and editorial teams to develop design solutions that deliver business and corporate objectives and fulfill user needs • Assisting with day-to-day promotional materials for website maintenance • Working with technical colleagues to ensure appropriate delivery of design solutions; maximizing accessibility and usability of products and services Essential criteria: • A thorough understanding of web design, its forms, functions and unique constraints is essential • Must have a genuine passion for web design • A working knowledge of the principles of user interaction design and information architecture will be highly regarded as well as experience designing for CSS / .NET • First-rate skills in Photoshop, Image Ready and Illustrator. Familiarity with In Design is an advantage. • Must have a strong portfolio of consumer websites – able to interpret existing magazines online. Understanding of the breadth of brands represented under the masthead, and the design aesthetic necessary for each brand. • Experience designing for mobile, understanding of Flash + action scripting or digital video editing and streaming video for the web will be highly regarded but not essential Cheers Jeremy Champion Talent Broker s2m Digital s2m Executive s2m Sales and Marketing www.s2m.com.au http://www.s2m.com.au/> Level 7, 280 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Ph: +61 2 9228 9000 Fax: +61 2 9228 9090 Mobile: 0433 249 725 IF CANDIDATE OVERVIEWS OR RESUMES ARE ATTACHED PLEASE NOTE THAT: By using any information in this document you agree to be bound by the standard terms and conditions of s2m Executive Pty. Ltd. You agree not to employ or arrange employment of candidates supplied in this document without first entering into a contractual agreement with s2m Executive Pty. Ltd. You further agree not to divulge any information contained in this document to any persons or entities without the express written permission of s2m Executive Pty. Ltd. *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** -- Christian Snodgrass Azure Ronin Web Design http://www.arwebdesign.net/ Phone: 859.816.7955 *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***
Re: [WSG] s2m Digital- Mid Weight Designer required!
Jeremy, is your client really looking for "pixel perfection" I note you are also looking for a person who is passionate and has a thorough understanding of web design; such a person may have difficulty with pixel perfection. - Original Message - From: Jeremy Champion To: wsg@webstandardsgroup.org Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 7:26 AM Subject: [WSG] s2m Digital- Mid Weight Designer required! Company: s2m Digital Job Title: Mid weight Web Designer (3-5 years experience)- leading Publisher! Description: My client is a large magazine publisher with a diverse group of leading titles. The designer will be responsible for creating dynamic, visually compelling and functional website interface as well as advertising designs across their portfolio. They must have the ability to create "pixel perfect" front-end designs from initial concept to finished Photoshop (or similar) screens. Responsibilities: . Designing usable, accessible interfaces, websites and user experiences for the clients' sites . Working with sales and editorial teams to develop design solutions that deliver business and corporate objectives and fulfill user needs . Assisting with day-to-day promotional materials for website maintenance . Working with technical colleagues to ensure appropriate delivery of design solutions; maximizing accessibility and usability of products and services Essential criteria: . A thorough understanding of web design, its forms, functions and unique constraints is essential . Must have a genuine passion for web design . A working knowledge of the principles of user interaction design and information architecture will be highly regarded as well as experience designing for CSS / .NET . First-rate skills in Photoshop, Image Ready and Illustrator. Familiarity with In Design is an advantage. . Must have a strong portfolio of consumer websites - able to interpret existing magazines online. Understanding of the breadth of brands represented under the masthead, and the design aesthetic necessary for each brand. . Experience designing for mobile, understanding of Flash + action scripting or digital video editing and streaming video for the web will be highly regarded but not essential Cheers Jeremy Champion Talent Broker s2m Digital s2m Executive s2m Sales and Marketing www.s2m.com.au Level 7, 280 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Ph: +61 2 9228 9000 Fax: +61 2 9228 9090 Mobile: 0433 249 725 IF CANDIDATE OVERVIEWS OR RESUMES ARE ATTACHED PLEASE NOTE THAT: By using any information in this document you agree to be bound by the standard terms and conditions of s2m Executive Pty. Ltd. You agree not to employ or arrange employment of candidates supplied in this document without first entering into a contractual agreement with s2m Executive Pty. Ltd. You further agree not to divulge any information contained in this document to any persons or entities without the express written permission of s2m Executive Pty. Ltd. *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** <>
[WSG] s2m Digital- Mid Weight Designer required!
Company: s2m Digital Job Title: Mid weight Web Designer (3-5 years experience)- leading Publisher! Description: My client is a large magazine publisher with a diverse group of leading titles. The designer will be responsible for creating dynamic, visually compelling and functional website interface as well as advertising designs across their portfolio. They must have the ability to create "pixel perfect" front-end designs from initial concept to finished Photoshop (or similar) screens. Responsibilities: . Designing usable, accessible interfaces, websites and user experiences for the clients' sites . Working with sales and editorial teams to develop design solutions that deliver business and corporate objectives and fulfill user needs . Assisting with day-to-day promotional materials for website maintenance . Working with technical colleagues to ensure appropriate delivery of design solutions; maximizing accessibility and usability of products and services Essential criteria: . A thorough understanding of web design, its forms, functions and unique constraints is essential . Must have a genuine passion for web design . A working knowledge of the principles of user interaction design and information architecture will be highly regarded as well as experience designing for CSS / .NET . First-rate skills in Photoshop, Image Ready and Illustrator. Familiarity with In Design is an advantage. . Must have a strong portfolio of consumer websites - able to interpret existing magazines online. Understanding of the breadth of brands represented under the masthead, and the design aesthetic necessary for each brand. . Experience designing for mobile, understanding of Flash + action scripting or digital video editing and streaming video for the web will be highly regarded but not essential Cheers Jeremy Champion Talent Broker s2m Digital s2m Executive s2m Sales and Marketing www.s2m.com.au http://www.s2m.com.au/> Level 7, 280 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Ph: +61 2 9228 9000 Fax: +61 2 9228 9090 Mobile: 0433 249 725 IF CANDIDATE OVERVIEWS OR RESUMES ARE ATTACHED PLEASE NOTE THAT: By using any information in this document you agree to be bound by the standard terms and conditions of s2m Executive Pty. Ltd. You agree not to employ or arrange employment of candidates supplied in this document without first entering into a contractual agreement with s2m Executive Pty. Ltd. You further agree not to divulge any information contained in this document to any persons or entities without the express written permission of s2m Executive Pty. Ltd. *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***<>