REF: 0012
Contract : Permanent position
Department : Software Development
Location : Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Interview location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Starting date : As soon as possible
Job description
Xchequer is a cutting edge ICT solutions provider that delivers top quality, efficient solutions to our clients, while at the same time offering our staff an exciting career opportunities which are shaped by the Xchequer shared culture, visions and goals
As a Web Designer you will be fully responsible for the layout, visual appearance and usability of the company website, ensuring that brand continuity is maintained.
Duties and Responsibilities
To design Web sites and ensure that they are visually effective and easy to access.
Liaising closely with the customer or client at the design stage to answer questions such as: why is the site needed, who is the target audience, who are the leading competitors, etc.
Advising the client on the categories and information needed to construct the site.
Designing a draft site for client approval or modification.
Develop and maintain the company’s intranet that will provide an accurate and immediate source of information to all employees.
Writing web pages in a combination of codes such as hypertext mark-up language (HTML), Java Script, CSS, Flash.
Design and distribute newsletters and other documents relating to the website and the intranet.
Conduct presentations, internally and externally, to promote the company web site and intranet. Testing the web sites for functionality in different browsers and at different resolutions.
To upload the websites on to the Internet.
Skills / Attributes Required
A strong online portfolio displaying user-centred design, and ideally some experience with web database solutions.
Ability to Hand Code with HTMLStrong knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Corel draw, Java Script and Flash.
An Art, Design or Media based Honours Degree will be an added advantage
In depth knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques.
A flexible attitude with proven experience of working in a small team.
Ability of design applications for mobile phone users
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Method of application
Applicants are meant to send an application letter with their name and ref number of the position being applied for as the subject eg PAUL SMITH – REF0021 to careers@xchequer.com.
Attached to the application letter should be applicants resume, and verifiable portfolio of previous jobs done.