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LAMP Website Developer

We are seeking a local, senior level, PHP web developer to join our dynamic team. If you have experience developing websites within CMSs such as Joomla!, Drupal and Wordpress, and if you wish to work for good causes and environmentally conscious companies, we encourage you to apply.

The developer we’re seeking must have experience writing valid HTML / XHTML / CSS / PHP, and knowledge and use of WCAG / Section 508 is required. Experience with template customization on open source CMSs like Joomla!, Drupal, WordPress and others is a necessity. Willingness to incorporate basic principles of SEO according to the specifications of the project also required. Page slicing in Photoshop is very helpful. Experience building and setting up e-commerce carts such as digiCart, as well as setting up secure certificates, payment gateways, a plus!

This is for several upcoming projects, and it may lead to many other projects and a long-term position on our team. This is a project based contract position only; if you have or are seeking a full-time job, this is not the position for you. We will need you to be available approximately 30-40 hours per week for 1-2 months, per project. The ideal candidate is a local, freelance web developer and can work both on-site and off-site. You should be available for both creative and client meetings during normal business hours. We are not looking to partner with other companies. If this sounds like you, please peruse our website to learn more about our company, our team and our philosophy.

Summary of required skills:

• 3+ years experience developing in Joomla!, Drupal, and/or WordPress
• Experienced LAMP developer: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP
• Proficient in PHP5 programming language with strong Object Oriented Programming skills
• Experience skinning CMSs from provided designer's custom designed HTML templates (not CMS templates)
• Close familiarity with CMS components, modules and add-ons
• Experience skinning e-commerce solutions
• Social networking integration
• eCommerce site design integration and development
• Payment systems integration (authorize.net or other)
• Basic SEO implementation required, advanced a plus
• Google Analytics customization experience
• W3C Web standards implementation and testing
• ADA Compliancy regulations and implementation
• Ability to test across multiple platforms and browsers
• Avid Open Source CMS community contributor and member a plus!

To apply:

1. Email your cover letter and resume (as PDF files), along with 5 links to sites you've developed to jobs@consciouscreative.com, and please describe your role, the type of CMS used, and point out special features you built on each project. Please include your hourly rate, and whether or not you’re willing to work for flat project fees.
2. Please include in your cover letter a description of your specialties.
3. You must be local to the SF Bay Area, and please include “Web Developer” in the subject of your email.

In order to be considered for this position, please follow all of the above requests. We will contact selected candidates for an initial telephone interview. Thank you!

 

Website Designer

We are seeking a local, individual freelance web designer to join our dynamic team. If you have at least three years of experience, a unique and creative design talent, and love collaborating, we may be looking for you. Most of our clients are socially conscious non-profits and green businesses, so if you wish to work for good causes and environmentally conscious companies, please read on. At Conscious Creative, we’re about values, sustainability, creativity, community and having fun.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience designing websites, has completed a graphic design or interactive design degree and is currently seeking freelance, part-time employment. The ideal candidate must also love to work independently, have a complete Mac computer setup and is eager to put their skills to work for an eco-friendly, creative company. Speed, attention to detail, taking initiative, reliability, and accuracy are key. The position requires and ability to work both onsite and offsite, and the flexibility to be available on an as-needed basis. You may occasionally be asked to attend client and brainstorming meetings at our Berkeley studio and around the Bay Area. You must own and be very adept in Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; slicing of web pages is essential, and HTML & CSS skills are a plus! Having your own quality scanner, color printer, reliable broadband web connection, and a can-do attitude is always helpful as well.

To apply:

1. Email a PDF file containing your cover letter and resume, along with six of your top design samples to jobs@consciouscreative.com
2. Please include in your cover letter a brief description of your experience, current availability, favorite types of design, including why you’d like to work for us, and if you want to mention some of your green practices, too, all the better! We always love to hear about people in the community who are looking out for our planet.
3. Please include “Web Designer” in the subject of your email, a list of up to six website links that you have designed indicating your role in the body of your email, and address all correspondence to Cheri 
Larsh-Arellano.

In order to be considered for this position, please follow all of the above requests. Please peruse our website to learn more about our company, our team and our philosophy. We will contact selected candidates for an initial telephone interview. No phone calls or surprise visits, please. The pay is determined on a per project basis, and will be based on experience. Thank you!