PSDchopstick

PSDchopstick is now hiring for the following position:

Front End HTML/CSS/JS Developer (full time)

Position entails conversion of .psd design files into clean, semantic and damn shiny html/css/js, and integration into CMS such as WordPress and Joomla as well as custom applications.

Hired applicant must be a top notch CSS/HTML coder with extensive knowledge of CSS, XHTML, Javascript and the W3C WCAG. Extensive DOM scripting, JavaScript libraries and microformats knowledge is required.

The candidate with a strong working knowledge of PHP and/or RoR will be given preference.

This is an above industry standard position with 3 (nonconsecutive) weeks vacation, a four day work week, and mid-level salary. You will work remotely and must provide your own equipment, software licenses will be provided.

Interested parties should send a CV or portfolio links and salary requirements to admin at psdchopstick.com. If you doubt your ability to perform at the highest standard, please look elsewhere.

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