At this time Pitch has 2 openings to be filled in the near future. To apply for either posting, please email us with your resume to . Only candidates which meet our requirements will be contacted.
Intermediate Web Developer
This position is for a 6 to 9 month contract, potentially leading to full time. We are currently expecting this contract to start in late July or August. This position is based in Calgary and only candidates living in Canada currently will be considered.
You will be working in a fast-paced, team environment under the direction of our Technical Director and will be responsible for producing browser-based software solutions for website design and interface concepts. In some cases you will be responsible for populating site content, thus an eye for detail and strong English skills are required. You must have a solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and be eager to learn new technologies/ techniques.
Required Skills:- 2+ years demonstrated development experience with hand-coding advanced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience in working within a team environment
- Experience dealing directly with clients on technical issues
- Strong understanding of cross-browser/cross-platform issues, web standards and DOM
- Experience working in a Mac/PC environment
- A strong, self-motivated desire to learn, try new technologies/ techniques, get your hands into all aspects of a project.
- Adaptable, since our projects are never the same from one client to another.
- Content population experience requiring an eye for detail and thorough QA of your own work.
- Strong proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
- Flash 8/9, with emphasis to Actionscript as opposed to traditional timeline-based development.
- Experience with JSP, XML, ASP
- Familiarity or experience with Content Management Systems such as Stellent, RedDot or MOSS.
- Familiarity or experience with Flash development
- Familiar with Java/Object-Orientated programming
- Familiarity with Source Code Control Systems
- Formal education in Computing Sciences/ComputingTechnologies or related experience/education
Art Director/ Designer
This is a 6 to 9 month salaried contract position, starting in late summer 2008. This position may become permanent. Modified work arrangements will be entertained (ie flexibility in days worked or hours worked per day)
Description and Responsibilities
The Art Director/Designer is responsible for conceptual development for web and Flash based projects. Responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts and developing interactive design solutions. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director/Designer will work with a project manager and technical personnel in a mulit-disciplinary environment. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this person will demonstrate an ability to justify concepts to both the client and the project team.
Responsibilities:- Developing concepts and communicating ideas
- Balancing strategic development with client business objectives
- Directly contributing to project design and development:
- creating storyboards / initial graphic concepts
- conceiving functional design solutions
- creating site grids and interface demos
- Providing quality assurance of all creative deliverables
- Building and maintaining solid relationships with clients
- Strong design portfolio with 4+ years education, 3+ years design and interactive work experience
- Well-developed communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and justify concepts to clients and team members
- Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines
- A solid working knowledge of the latest versions of Mac OS, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Understanding of the strengths and limitations of Flash, After Effects, QuickTime, Director, ImageReady, Final Cut Pro
- Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web
- Production experience for print with InDesign or Quark.
- Motion Design experience
