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Free Range, a leading design studio for progressive non-profits, is looking for a few highly motivated people to fill several immediate openings in its DC studio.

They are:

1. Mid-Level Web Developer
2. Mid-Senior Web Designer
3. Web Project Manager
4. Print Project Manager

If you are interested in applying, read on. If you know of some promising candidates, please feel free to forward this announcement.

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1. Mid-Level Web Developer

Free Range Graphics, a leading design studio for progressive non-profits, is seeking for a highly motivated Mid-level Web Developer with 2-3 years experience and proficiency with:

-HTML/CSS
-Image ready, DreamWeaver, Photoshop
-PHP and open-source CMS solutions
-MySql databases
-_javascript
-knowledge of networking protocols and troubleshooting
-ColdFusion and Flash ActionScript knowledge a plus

The candidate should also be familiar with the following:

-Linux command line server administration
-Windows 2003/ColdFusion Server administration
-Linux mail server protocols and operations

Duties include:

-creating html pages from design mock-ups
-answering web client tech questions
-maintaining office Mac work stations and LAN
-maintaining office XServe and Linux (Fedora) servers

This position does not emphasize graphic design, it does however, require the applicant to be able to think quickly on their feet while maintaining savvy and courteous customer service. It also requires in-depth knowledge of the technical features and limitations of the Mac OS X operating system and supporting applications.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Free Range offers competitive salaries that commensurate with experience and are in line with the standards of the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA). We also offer a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, and an employer sponsored IRA.

The Free Range studio is relaxed, energetic, dog friendly and highly productive. We have fun and work hard, sometimes long hours in the face of deadlines.
To apply, email a cover letter and resume, including links to online portfolio and salary requirements to: [email protected]

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2. Mid-Senior Web Designer

Free Range Graphics, a leading design studio for progressive and non-profit organizations, is seeking a highly-motivated experienced web designer.

What we're looking for:
- Clean design style, intuitive user interfaces, innovative concepts
- Experience with interactive/flash-based sites
- Top-notch Flash & Actionscript/Illustrator/Photoshop/HTML/CSS skills
- Technical expertise balanced by creative thinking
- Strong client relations experience
- Proven ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively as well as independently
- Ability to meet frequent deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Experience with process-driven design
- Unique and creative portfolio, must be online.

What you'll do:
Working in a team environment, you will concept, design, build, and launch websites.

Free Range offers competitive salaries that commensurate with experience and are in line with the standards of the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA). We also offer a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, and an employer sponsored IRA.

The Free Range studio is relaxed, energetic, dog friendly and highly productive. We have fun and work hard, sometimes long hours in the face of deadlines.
To apply, email a cover letter and resume, including links to online portfolio and salary requirements to: [email protected]

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3. Web Project Manager

Free Range Graphics, a leading design studio for progressive non-profits, is looking for a highly motivated Web Project Manager to work in its bustling, growing DC office.

The Web Project Manager is the hub of all web jobs flowing through Free Range. From the initial pitch to assigning a job, to design and implementation and final billing, the Web Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all web jobs run smoothly from start to finish, while meeting deadlines and staying within given budgets.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, and with support from the Office Manager and Web Team Leader, the Web Project Manager's specific responsibilities are to:

-Represent Free Range at all web project pitch meetings and have a working understanding of all Free Range services (at times with the support of the president or staff)
-Be familiar with web tool solutions and work with vendors
-Liaison between clients and designers
-Write contracts
-Strategize with clients and designers about how to best solve their communication challenges
-Determine all project budgets/schedules and communicate these to clients
-Supervise all web designers
-Assign and schedule work
-Monitor billable hours by job to ensure budgets are not exceeded; oversee employees
-Coordinate with the bookkeeper in ensuring all invoices are accurate and sent
-Resolve project and client concerns
-Write proposals to respond to RFPs

Successful candidates will possess the following qualities:

-Thorough knowledge of web process and design, including knowledge of CMS technologies
-Strong client management skills
-Ability to manage personnel
-Skill at juggling competing priorities/Multitasking
-Ability to make presentations in client pitch meetings
-Ability to compose budgets, schedules, etc.
-Experience coordinating schedules and direct work flow
-Three plus years of professional experience
-Excellent writing skills
-Studio and/or non-profit experience are a plus
-Customer Service acumen
-Efficiency and positive attitude in the face of competing deadlines

Salary and Compensation and other tidbits:

Free Range offers competitive salaries that commensurate with experience, and are in line with the standards of the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA). We also offer a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, and an employer sponsored IRA.

The Free Range studio is relaxed, energetic, dog friendly and highly productive. We have fun, but work hard and sometimes long hours in the face of deadlines.

To apply, email a cover letter and resume with salary requirements and three references to: [email protected]. No phone calls please.

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4. Print Project Manager

The Print Project Manager is the hub of all print jobs flowing through Free Range. From the initial pitch to assigning a job, to product delivery and final billing, the Print Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all print jobs run smoothly from start to finish, while meeting deadlines and staying within given budgets.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, and with support from the Office Manager and Print Team Leader, the Print Project Manager's specific responsibilities are to:

-Represent Free Range at all pitch meetings and have a working understanding of all Free Range services (at times with the support of the president or staff).
-Write contracts.
-Strategize with clients and designers about how to best solve their communication challenges.
-Determine all project budgets/schedules and communicate these to clients.
-Obtain printing quotes from various vendors.
-Supervise all print designers.
-Assign and schedule print work.
-Monitor billable hours by job to ensure budgets are not exceeded; oversee employees to ensure hours are kept and employees on task.
-Coordinate with the bookkeeper in ensuring all invoices are accurate and sent.
-Resolve project and client concerns.
-Write proposals to respond to RFP's.

Successful candidates will possess the following qualities:

-Strong client management skills
-Ability to manage personnel
-Skill at juggling competing priorities/Multitasking
-Ability to make presentations in client pitch meetings
-Ability to compose budgets, schedules, etc.
-Experience coordinating schedules and direct work flow
-Three plus years of professional experience
-Excellent writing skills
-Knowledge of printing and publication design are major bonuses
-Press, studio, and/or non-profit experience are also a plus
-Customer Service acumen

Salary and Compensation and other tidbits:

Free Range offers competitive salaries that commensurate with experience and are in line with the standards of the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA). We also offer a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, and an employer sponsored IRA.

The Free Range studio is relaxed, energetic, dog friendly and highly productive. We have fun, but work hard and sometimes long hours in the face of deadlines.

To apply, email a cover letter and resume with salary requirements and three references to: [email protected]. No phone calls please.