Lead Front-End Developer

Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Job Category: IT/Software Development Career/Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Years of Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Reference Code: M-140-tm-41950 Lead Front-End Developer Lead Front-End Developer Our client, is seeking a highly effective Lead Front-End Developer to join their team. This person is solely responsible for the technical execution of design assets including final HTML/CSS templates and project work files. Although this is more a production than a design role, a strong visual eye and thorough understanding of how typography, layout, color impact design is also necessary. As Lead Front-End Developer, you will have an excellent opportunity to lead project teams, run a group of like-minded developers and work on exciting strategic clients. Travel - 25% more or less depending on project; candidate should be comfortable with travel and overtime as client commitment requires.TEMPORARY JOB WITH BENEFITS AND PERKS! This is a 40 hour per week on-site contract job starting asap and lasting for approximately 3 months. After you have worked for 4 consecutive weeks, you will be eligible to sign up for our Cigna medical/dental/vision insurance benefits. Aquent subsidizes this, so if you choose the HMO option and work 40 hours per week, medical insurance is FREE for you! After 5 months of working you gain even more benefits, such as paid holidays, option to participate in our 401k program with company match, and annual vacation bonus pay. Our client has a full-time, permanent job opening for this position, so if things work out, you may be offered a permanent job with them after 1 to 3 months. You are, of course, under no obligation to accept such an offer.Client Description: Consulting, Interactive Marketing and Managed Services.Other Requirements: Minimum five years experience working at an advertising or design agency contributing to the creative execution of large scale web and software application user-interface design projects including ecommerce, content portals, kiosks, intranet/extranets, e-mail marketing, online advertising and web-based application design Ability to solve complex design problems and achieve the highest quality design while pushing the boundaries of rich media online applications Solid understanding of W3C and Accessibility guidelines Ability to work quickly but with a strong attention to detail and accuracy Process-oriented with ability to work with different UI materials and rapid prototyping Strong communications and organizational skills with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced production deadline-driven environment Proficient in most MSOffice applications as well as both Windows and Mac operating systems Education and/or Experience Bachelor's (Master's a plus) of Arts degree in Marketing/Advertising/Interactive Design/Graphic Design or equivalent experience. Certifications, Licenses and Additional Requirements Desired knowledge or expertise (one or more of the following areas): HTML, XHTML, CSS skills Web graphic production AJAX / JavaScript Software package expertise: Adobe CS production suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Dreamweaver Macromedia HomeSite Viseo IE, FireFox and Opera Browsers (PC) Safari and FireFox Browsers (Mac) About Aquent Aquent is the world's largest marketing staffing firm. For twenty years we've been the leader in helping marketing organizations find the people they need, on a freelance and direct hire basis, and in helping marketing professionals find the rewarding assignments they want. We represent talent in virtually every marketing discipline, from brand managers to copywriters, from data analysts to web designers and we were the first staffing company to offer complete benefits to all employees, including health, dental and 401(k). Aquent has 70 offices in 17 countries with over 11,000 professionals working at more then 3,000 companies. We work with two-thirds of the fortune 500 and 90 of the Fortune 100. If you would like to learn more about Aquent, please visit us at www.aquent.com. Aquent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.