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Digital creative agency in Shoreditch, London. Set up in 2004 and have now established themselves as one of the most well respected up-and-coming agencies in the digital arena. Specialise in the design and development of websites, advertising campaigns and interactive media for a range of high profile clients from the youth / entertainment sector.

Current clients include The National Lottery, Cartoon Network, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery Channel, Channel 4, Sci Fi Channel, Virgin Media, Dove, Samsung, Nuts Magazine, Dizzee Rascal, Russell Brand and Yoplait.

Summary
Looking for a commercially experienced web developer to lead our development team. Due to a number of client wins and a significant increase in workload we are looking to appoint a developer to work across a range of disciplines but focussing mainly on flash development. The successful candidate must have agency experience and be able to provide live examples of work / projects and references.

Key Skills
The applicant must have at least five years experience in developing websites and must be able to show examples of their work. Around 70% of our output is flash-based therefore we are looking for someone who has developed flash content to a very high standard. The candidate must have a thorough knowledge of action script and in particular AS2 & 3 and have a thorough understanding of the capabilities of flash. As well as being able to develop innovative, front end flash content to a high standard …the candidate must also have experience and be fully conversant in server side technologies. Currently PHP and Java are essential requirements, suggestions on new technology would be welcomed. Also the candidate must be able to scope and build databases, content management systems and put forward and develop adequate and reliable solutions for each projects requirements. As well as flash and back end development the successful candidate must also have excellent knowledge of XHTML, Javascript , XML and CSS.

Preferred technologies as follows:
Flash Action Script 2 & 3 PHP Java Javascript mySQL
Flash remoting XML CSS XHTML AJAX

Key to the role is the ability to be able to scope and plan projects and suggest solutions for developing robust interactive content. The candidate will be responsible for the planning of all projects and working with clients requirements to find the best solutions. They will be responsible for the documentation and also for meeting with clients to present their ideas and solutions. Also key is the ability to be able to pass this knowledge on to team members, advise them on process and manage the work to delivery and sign off.
The candidate will be given the responsibility of assessing and developing internal process and suggesting ways in which the company can improve our overall efficiency. Ideally this person will be able to suggest reusable packages so that we can maintain consistency across our work and therefore reliability for our clients. They will also be responsible for setting up a solid development framework so all work can be tested effectively before delivery.

Responsibilities
* Scoping and planning all projects from the stage of receiving to the brief to proposal /pitch.
* Scoping suitable technologies, server-side requirements, platforms, databases and
database designs, hosting, domains and content management systems.
* Liaising with design team and production to ensure the smooth running of projects.
* Ensuring that all work is QA'd and fit for purpose.
* Keeping up-to-date on all new technologies.
* Managing internal network and servers.

Attributes
* Taking responsibility and working well as part of a team.
* Works well under pressure and is capable of managing their time efficiently.
* A strong communicator.
* Ability to manage a small team and liaise with other departments in the agency.
* Good at dealing with clients face-to-face.
* A good understanding of the relationship between design and development.
* The ability to pass on knowledge to the rest of the business and help everyone develop their skills.

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