A Career Path as far as
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Careers
Core3 Solutions is like no other company in the world, and we are looking for experienced professionals up to the challenge of filling the available careers listed below. At Core3 Solutions, you will find a unique corporate culture, with a rapid pace and the freedom to truly express yourself.
Culture
We believe that attitude is everything and encourage a safe and open environment where all employees understand their roles, receive honest feedback, contribute ideas, ask questions, learn, grow, and are recognized for their contributions. Working as a team, we take great pride in being Core3 Solutions
Our Mission is to become an organization comprised of the right people who help organizations move forward by finding intelligent solutions through ongoing partnerships. This mission has lead to the creation of our three Core3 Values:
- Vision - The act or power of imagination. We find excitement in cultivating and understanding the larger dreams and vision of everyone we work with. We know that valuing these things helps us understand all the people we have the pleasure of working with.
- Creativity - Having the quality of something created rather than imitated. We believe in embracing and cultivating a sense of adventure and creativity that creates an environment that allows for all of us to think outside of the box.
- Leadership - The undertaking or an instance of leading. We believe that leaders must lead out of a clear sense of self, authenticity and a passion to back up what they say with what they do.
Benefits
Core3 Solutions offers a comprehensive benefit program that includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
Open Positions:
 Sales / Business Development
Description
This position will report directly to the Director of Interactive Media and will have a significant amount of exposure. The individual selected for this position will demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, teamwork, and professional demeanor. This position will be responsible for all sales, marketing and internet marketing activities in assigned accounts or regions as directed by Director of Interactive Media. Manage quality and consistency of product and service delivery in accordance with Core3 Solutions. Responsibilities
Sales
• Present and sell services and expand the client base while fostering strong client relationships.
• Develop strategies for building relationships with clients, vendors, and technology partners.
• Identify sources (individuals or groups) that can provide accurate project leads which will utilize our services.
• Develop and maintain sales materials and product knowledge for the preparation of presentations, proposals and sales contracts.
• Coordination of Forecasting and Budgeting for the Annual Budget process including monthly and quarterly budget analysis and review to be presented to the Senior Management Team.
• Identify and cultivate long-term business relationships with senior level customer contacts.
• Maintains and enhances relationships with established strategic, key accounts.
• Provide leadership and key customer networking knowledge to develop and grow our sales department.
• Prepare and deliver all necessary facts and information to Senior Management Team to assist them in the financial analysis for potential projects including activity, closings, follow-up and adherence to goals.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the competition, and maintain an awareness of how the strategies and tactics are being utilized in the marketplace.
• Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales.
• Understand, embrace and promote the Core3 values.
Marketing
• Develop, implement, and manage marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives and market characteristics.
• Implementing short-term strategy and defining and executing long-term go-to-market strategy.
• Initiate market research studies and analyze their findings.
• Create, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote services.
• Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and events, working with appropriate team members, to market services.
• Managing Public Relations programs that create awareness and excitement.
• Utilize internal graphic design team resources to develop marketing materials.
Internet Marketing
• Establish best practices, provide thought-leadership, and build a strategy and creative platform to maximize effectiveness of social marketing efforts.
• Create, direct, and coordinate social marketing strategy. This includes, maintenance of existing content, and recommending actions for tools, technology, and processes to support business objectives.
• Measure and report on ROI of social marketing investments.
• Be able to target the right traffic for the website.
Requirements
• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree and three to five years of sales or marketing experience.
• Experienced and effective communicator with good presentation skills.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
• Ability to identify business opportunities that will fit in with the sales and marketing strategy.
• Must be knowledgeable in current and future trends, practices, and specific information in Information Technology that can or will affect our business and organization.
• Work requires significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license upon employment.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.
Front End Web Developer/Designer
Description
Core3 Solutions is seeking an enthusiastic and skillful front end web developer with a passion for design & development and a desire to work with the most talented team around. This is a full time position and will report directly to the Lead Designer and Director of Web Development. This position is responsible for the development of our HTML/CSS and WordPress theme development. Ideal candidates will be passionate about web standards. Applicants for this position will be selected based on skills, enthusiasm and their overall desire to be an integral part of the Core3 team. Responsibilities
- Build and manage pages & templates
- Develop cross-browser/platform HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to match design specs for complex page layouts while adhering to code standards
- Ensure absolute accuracy and high standards for detail throughout the production process
- Develop and evolve code standards as site and market mature
- QA rendering and functionality on defined target platforms
- Upload, manage and configure content assets
- Manage links and redirects in featured content areas per site launch
- Work with creative team to develop concepts for media and interactivity
- Code, stage, and deploy custom non-template and/or rich media content as needed
- Support project or enhancement planning and scoping
- Draft technical/functional specifications
- Rapidly produce other interim deliverables (e.g. style guide components, browser analysis, prototypes, proofs of concept, etc.)
- Keep up to date on emerging trends, technologies, and market developments; help develop strategy to address opportunities and issues
Requirements
- Strong site-build background with both technical and visual expertise
- Ability to write validating code for xHTML/HTML and CSS
- Familiarity with WordPress and developing WordPress themes
- Ability to write pixel-accurate code that accurately replicates a designed layout across a range of primary target platforms
- JavaScript experience: interactivity, forms, etc.
- Working familiarity with current frameworks for •Web 2.0• front-end development
- Rich media experience (Flash, video, etc)
- Deep knowledge and discipline around Web development best practices
- Write clean, well documented, modular and validating code
- Leverage and adhere to web standards
- Use CSS for Layout (not tables)
- Hands-on experience integrating flash into HTML; communication between flash and HTML / JavaScript
Lead Interactive Designer
Description
Reporting to the Director of Interactive Media, the Lead Interactive Web Designer will be responsible for supporting the Web Team in all facets of Core3 Solutions visual design strategy and execution, user experience, web site creative production. The ideal candidate will be have strong visual design skills, design research skills, an innovative approach that breeds new thinking, a strong understanding of graphic design (type, color, layout, composition, motion graphics), a current understanding web trends and current approaches, understanding of Web technology, and an ability to work collaboratively. Responsibilities
Conduct Design Research
Participates in conducting trend, design, competitive, and qualitative research and presents relevant findings to peers and managers. Is able to gather relevant data and represent a point of view.
Create Initial Design Explorations
Develop directions that reflect new, fresh and exciting approaches, a clear organization of information, and the willingness to take risks. The designer is expected to develop a broad range of solutions, and present his / her work with confidence.
Refine and Presents Designs
Create mock-ups and rapid prototypes using Photoshop and/or Fireworks for ecommerce landing pages, microsite designs, display ads, CRM assets and more. Refines designs into solutions that successfully integrate the visual design, brand strategy, and information architecture. Designs are clearly presented and articulated to a team of stakeholders.
Apply Problem Solving Skills
The designer must have strong problem solving skills. A ‘can do' attitude is a must; the designer will need to constantly look for innovative ways to accomplish tasks.
Flexibility and Collaboration
The designer must be flexible, and challenge-oriented. The designer must be able to excel in a fast paced environment. The designer must have strong collaborative skills and be able to take direction from the Director of Interactive Media and other sources. The designer will work closely with representatives from other departments and bring a spirit of teamwork to their projects.
Professional Qualities
Leadership
- Generates enthusiasm among team members.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to serve in leadership roles.
- Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model.
- Manages the process of innovative change.
Teamwork
- Facilitates effective team interaction.
- Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
Client Management
- Develops relationships with client personnel that foster ties with our clients.
- Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with project management.
- Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Manages client expectations effectively.
Organizational QualitiesProfessional Development
- Conducts effective progress evaluations in a timely manner.
- Mentors those with less experience through informal channels.
- Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond required training.
- Trains other employees through both formal and informal training programs.
Internal Operations
- Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Leads internal teams/task forces.
- Actively contributes to corporate knowledge base.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years experience as a graphic designer in the following areas: Interactive, agency creative, and graphic design
- Exceptional creativity in web design with a minimum of five years of experience in Web design and online marketing
- Strong sense of layout/composition, typography and aesthetic coherence
- Deep understanding of web space, designing both form and function
- Thorough awareness of emerging web, social and technical design trends
- Fluency in current graphic design practices and web production software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Fireworks
- Ability to create superior, original designs for the Web
- Strong design style, including creative design solutions within the constraints of the Internet.
- Strong conceptual skills, including online software concepts and online experience concepts
- Solid understanding of client deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them.
- Advanced technical knowledge of how web-based technologies apply to web design such as HTML, Flash, CSS, and AJAX as well as full understanding of best practice.
- Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, PHP and dynamic HTML; experience with Macromedia Flash.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
- Extensive experience working on a Mac platform.
- Knowledge of Web site structure and functionality.
- Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, color theory and typography in both print and digital media.
- Has demonstrated successful design and integration, and the delivery of projects on time and within the given budget.
- Ability to effective manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
- Ability to work independently on strategic issues with client, capable of managing fairly complex projects
- Ability to work with a large variety of clients
- Attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and creativity in problem-solving.
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines is essential for a fast-paced environment
- Superior knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques, a strong online portfolio displaying user-centred design, and experience with web database solutions definite assets.
JR PHP Application Developer
Description
Core3 Solutions is seeking an enthusiastic and skillful PHP and MySQL application developer with a passion for development and a desire to work with the most talented team around. This is a full time position and will report directly to the Director of Web Development and is responsible for the creation of custom web applications. An ideal candidate for this opportunity should be able to illustrate prowess in modern design methods with recent examples of production-ready applications. Applicants for this position will be selected based on skills, enthusiasm and their overall desire to be an integral part of the Core3 team. Responsibilities
- Working with sales team and project managers to establish reasonable project requirements, quotes, and timelines.
- Creation of backend CMS applications for marketing-based sites.
- Development of custom applications when existing packages cannot be applied due to specific project requirements.
- Collaboration with creative team to ensure consistent styles and standards are maintained throughout development and delivery process.
- Review, testing and debugging of applications prior to client delivery.
- Creation of reusable custom libraries, classes, and modules to contribute to future development and R&D efforts.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional experience developing production-level PHP/MySQL applications.
- MySQL integration with PHP applications.
- Portfolio showing work that demonstrates a strong understanding of PHP and application architecture.
- XHTML markup, including W3C standards.
- CSS.
- Experience with PHP frameworks (e.g. Zend, CakePHP).
- Experience with WordPress application and theme creation.
- Javascript/jQuery.
- Familiar with web application security.
- Experience developing content management tools.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Linux server administration (Apache, MySQL, DNS, etc.)
- E-Commerce and payment gateway integration
- Object oriented design patterns
- Experience with Drupal 6/7 CMS framework
- Experience with MVC-based PHP frameworks (CakePHP, CodeIgniter, Rails)
- Advanced MySQL concepts, including stored procedures, views and triggers
- Subversion, CVS or Github knowledge
- Tableless layout design concepts
- Adobe Photoshop or Fireworks familiarity
- Perl and UNIX shell scripting
- XML standards
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