Web Designer Volunteer

SUMMARY:
As a web designer volunteering with Leadership Ottawa, you will be responsible for co-creating of new look and feel of two websites: www.leadershipottawa.org and www.3isummit.ca . This will involve developing a graphic design that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the organization through its web site. A web designer will take part in the initial planning of a Web site, meeting with the communications manager (incl. web developer) to discuss ideas for the layout and organization of the site, the types of colors or images to use (photos, illustrations, videos, etc.), and other matters concerning overall graphic design. Works together with: Communications manager and Web Developer
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER POSITIONS: 1
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Operates effectively as a member of the development team.
• Also operates effectively as an individual for quick turnaround of enhancements and fixes.
• Responsible for meeting expectations and deliverables on time and in high quality.
• Responsible for the development of web applications and components.
• Responsible for the design and development of web pages, graphics, multimedia, GUIs.
• Effectively develops in a clean, well structured, easily maintainable format.
• Utilizes storyboarding and graphic pre-designs where appropriate.
• Demonstrates creative, technical and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Experience in designing websites and/or web applications. Minimum of 2 years of web design experience is required.
• Front-end and some back-end development experience. More important is the experience of seamless integration of front- to back-end functionality.
• Practical experience in development of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, graphics creation with Photoshop, Illustrator, (Adobe Creative Suite), Fireworks, multimedia creation with Flash, ActionScript, (Macromedia Studio).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Desire and willingness to work in a collaborative, innovative, flexible and team-oriented environment.
• BS / BA university degree a plus but not required.

TIME REQUIREMENTS:

Expected volunteer time per week: 4-6/week from now until the end of 2nd week of December 2010

Participation at committee’s meetings: 2 hours every second week

When

Aug 09, 2010 01:00 AM to Dec 13, 2010 01:00 AM

Where

1155 Lola Street, suite 201, Ottawa, ON