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Trainee Web Designer / Developer Placement

We are looking for students seeking a year placement / sponsorship to become part of the team. The successful candidate is expected to be productive from day one, working within a small team of highly experienced web professionals, benefiting from their extensive knowledge. Candidates must be enthusiastic, flexible, reliable, capable of working alone or as part of a team and be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to learn. Attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate within the team is a must.

This position is located in Tunbridge Wells and all applicants should provide a CV or Resume detailing experience and links to an online portfolio and / or live work.

Applicants must:

Display via a portfolio of previous work an understanding of design for usability and aesthetics
Be competent in hand-coding XHTML and CSS in a Dreamweaver-style development tool
Have experience in Photoshop or other design package (PC based)
Be able to convert flat graphic layouts into cross-browser compatible, standards-compliant XHTML
Have an understanding of how to optimise images, XHTML and CSS to reduce bandwidth usage and improve page loading times
Be aware of existing and emerging web technologies

Previous development of these skills clearly displays a continued interest in the field of web development and is an indication of a positive commitment to a career in the industry.

Key skills

XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, a keen eye for design and an understanding of dynamic websites.

Advantageous skills / experience