Employment -- Web Production Assistant

Do you want a fun and challenging career in beautiful Santa Cruz? Our boutique Graphic Design firm in Santa Cruz, California is seeking a Web Production Assistant to become an integral member of our Web team.

Web Production:

• Handle day-to-day Web production, project prioritization and scheduling to keep client websites up-to-date
• Provide documentation and archiving for projects; schedules, budgets, detailed specifications, search engine optimization, etc. Follow established naming convention and documentation, recommending new processes as needed.
• Work with clients to resolve technical issues
• Provide input and recommendations on developing interactive projects

Web Production Design:

• From hand illustrations, AIs and PSDs create HTML, CSS Dreamweaver templates
• From provided content, populate static web pages using Dreamweaver
• Assist in creation of site’s visual structure, site maps and technologies
• Have a good eye for design and visual presentation
• Creation of Flash Intros and design elements a plus

Production Design Skills:

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Macromedia Suite
• Flash Design
• Create rater/CSS Rollover elements
• Code HTML, JavaScript, CSS
• Expert Knowledge of Mac OS X
• Working Knowledge of Windows
• Working knowledge of UNIX
• Expert Knowledge of Mac OS X
• Experience with CVS or other version control software
• Accessible Design experience a plus
• Ability to run formal and informal QA Testing cycles (internally and with outside vendors)
• Working knowledge of Flash Action Script a plus
• Working knowledge of XML a plus

Personal Skills/Requirements:

• Ability to work in Fast-paced environment while maintaining high degree of accuracy
• Native US English Speaker
• 4-year College Degree a plus
• CE student will be considered with 1-3 years real-world experience
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent documentation skills: budgets, schedules, specs, etc.
• Enjoys Dogs, we have a LARGE office dog.

Hours/benefits:

• 20 hours per week
• Flexible Hours
• Performance-based promotions
• vacation pay
• Health Insurance Assistance

Compensation:

• $15-20/hr depending on experience.

To apply for this position email your resume in PDF format to .