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	<title>PeapodStudios &#187; Hiring</title>
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		<title>Web Developer Wanted Hired!</title>
		<link>http://peapod.ca/blog/2011/07/web-developer-wanted-to-join-pod-team/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alistair Morton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hiring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interface]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nerd Alert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Open Source]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tech]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We are seeking an amazing developer. Peapod Studios is on the lookout for a web developer to join our close-knit team crafting engaging experiences for a variety of outstanding clients. If you wield semantic HTML and efficient CSS like a boss, join us in crafting great work. Although you&#8217;ll be mainly working with PHP-based content [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>We are seeking an amazing developer.</h2>
<p><strong>Peapod Studios</strong> is on the lookout for a <strong>web developer</strong> to join our close-knit team crafting engaging experiences for a variety of outstanding clients. If you wield <strong>semantic HTML</strong> and efficient <strong>CSS like a boss</strong>, join us in crafting great work. Although you&#8217;ll be mainly working with PHP-based content management systems such as <strong>Drupal</strong> and <strong>WordPress</strong>, you can also expect to have some fun with <strong>third-party APIs.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://peapod.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/shoes.jpg"><img src="http://peapod.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/shoes.jpg" alt="" title="shoes" width="570" height="322" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-915" /></a></p>
<h2>Your main responsibilities:</h2>
<p>You&#8217;ll be working with our Senior Developer and design team to build new standards-compliant Drupal and WordPress themes from PSD files and style guides. Detail is our middle name, so you&#8217;ll need to stay sharp! You&#8217;ll be developing custom Drupal modules and WordPress configurations as needed, and be fully engaged in our project process, acting as an advocate for technical excellence.</p>
<h2>You will need to have:</h2>
<ul>
• Outstanding HTML, JavaScript, JSON/AJAX, and CSS Skills<br />
• Know what the implications of HTML5 and related technologies are<br />
• Ability to create Drupal and WordPress themes and extensions from scratch<br />
• Experience working with relational database systems, particularly MySQL<br />
• Excellent organization and communication skills<br />
• Be almost as detail-orientated as our Creative Director<br />
• Be self-motivated, able to work independently without constant supervision
</ul>
<h2>What you&#8217;ll need to rock this gig:</h2>
<ul>
• Love for client services<br />
• Passion for clean, elegant code and a hunger to keep making it better<br />
• Thirst for knowledge and desire to keep expanding your skills<br />
• Strong drive to achieve goals and the self-motivation to get there<br />
• Excellent ability to stay on top of a variety of competing tasks and priorities
</ul>
</p>
<p>If you are interested in this position, please send your resume/portfolio to <a href="mailto:jobs@peapod.ca">jobs@peapod.ca</a><br />
Thank you for your response, <strong>only those selected for interview will be contacted.</strong></p>
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		<title>A Call for Designers&#8230; Come Work at the Pod.</title>
		<link>http://peapod.ca/blog/2011/06/a-call-for-designers-come-work-at-the-pod/</link>
		<comments>http://peapod.ca/blog/2011/06/a-call-for-designers-come-work-at-the-pod/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:59:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alistair Morton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nerd Alert]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We are seeking an amazing designer. As a key member of our interactive team you would be designing websites and application interfaces for a diverse client base, coming up with creative concepts, and refining concepts based upon client feedback provided to you. Working closely with our Art Director on external projects and on internal sales/marketing/print [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>We are seeking an amazing designer.</h2>
<p>As a key member of our interactive team you would be <strong>designing websites and application interfaces</strong> for a diverse client base, coming up with <strong>creative concepts</strong>, and refining concepts based upon client feedback provided to you. Working closely with our Art Director on external projects and on internal sales/marketing/print collateral. You would also be working with front end developers providing Production ready files, HTML &#038; CSS development – <strong>with a strong understanding of standards-compliant HTML and CSS</strong>, as well as a desire to grow in this area.
</p>
<p><a href="http://peapod.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/attheoffice.jpg"><img src="http://peapod.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/attheoffice.jpg" alt="Alicia Working at Peapod Studios" title="attheoffice" width="570" height="278" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-829" /></a></p>
<h2>Key Qualifications:</h2>
<p><strong>Experience designing for multiple mediums</strong> <em>( Online Portfolio required )</em></p>
<ul>
• Adobe CS4 CS5 expertise<br />
• HTML &#038; CSS proficiency (w3-compliant)<br />
• Experience with rapid prototyping of interfaces<br />
• Attention to detail and a genuine passion for designing beautiful, polished interfaces.<br />
• Demonstrated experience developing UI for web-based applications<br />
• Sensitivity to typography and colour – you know when things just “look right”<br />
• Good organizational skills</li>
<p>• Familiarity with Mac OSX</li>
</ul>
<h2>You should Have:</h2>
<ul>
• Experience in an agency/client services environment<br />
• Working with multiple clients / deadlines.<br />
• Demonstrable experience in web application design<br />
• Strong knowledge of user interface principles.<br />
• Strong communication skills
</ul>
<p>If you are interested in this position, please send your resume/portfolio to <a href="mailto:jobs@peapod.ca">jobs@peapod.ca</a><br />
Thank you for your response, <strong>only those selected for interview will be contacted.</strong></p>
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		<title>Are You Ready to Join the Pod?</title>
		<link>http://peapod.ca/blog/2011/02/are-you-ready-to-join-the-pod/</link>
		<comments>http://peapod.ca/blog/2011/02/are-you-ready-to-join-the-pod/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alistair Morton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interface]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nerd Alert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[User Experience]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Peapod Studios is a boutique firm providing high-quality bespoke design and interactive solutions for a growing list of client/partners. We don&#8217;t just build websites, or design great brands. At Peapod we create exceptional experiences. Peapod is now searching for an exceptional person to fill the position below. If you don&#8217;t feel your skills are a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Peapod Studios</strong> is a boutique firm providing high-quality bespoke design and interactive solutions for a growing list of client/partners. We don&#8217;t just build websites, or design great brands. At Peapod we create exceptional experiences.</p>
<p><a href="http://peapod.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/robopod.jpg"><img src="http://peapod.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/robopod.jpg" alt="Robot Pod" title="robopod" width="570" height="343" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-779" /></a></p>
<p>Peapod is now searching for an exceptional person to fill the position below. If you don&#8217;t feel your skills are a match for the open position we have posted, but would add value in another position, please contact us anyway. We are always interested in hearing from great people.</p>
<h2>Web/graphic designer</h2>
<p>We are seeking an amazing designer. As a key member of our interactive team you would be designing websites and application interfaces for a diverse client base, coming up with creative concepts all on your own, and refining concepts based upon client feedback provided to you. Working closely with our Art director on external projects and on internal sales/marketing/print collateral. You would also be working with front end developers providing Production ready files, HTML &#038; CSS development &#8211; At least a basic understanding of standards-compliant HTML and CSS is required, as well as a desire to grow in this area.</p>
<h2>Key Qualifications:</h2>
<p><strong>Experience designing for multiple mediums</strong><em> (Online Portfolio required)</em></p>
<ul>
&bull; Adobe CS4 expertise<br />
&bull; HTML &#038; CSS proficiency <em>(w3-compliant)</em><br />
&bull; Experience with rapid prototyping of interfaces<br />
&bull; Attention to detail and a genuine passion for designing beautiful, polished interfaces.<br />
&bull; Demonstrated experience developing UI for web-based applications<br />
&bull; Sensitivity to typography and colour &#8211; you know when things just &#8220;look right&#8221;<br />
&bull; Good organizational skills<br />
&bull; Familiarity with Mac OSX</ul>
<h2>You should Have:</h2>
<ul>
&bull; Experience in an agency/client services environment<br />
&bull; Working with multiple clients / deadlines.<br />
&bull; Demonstrable experience in web application design<br />
&bull; Strong knowledge of user interface principles.<br />
&bull; Strong communication skills</ul>
<p></p>
<p><strong>If you are interested in this position, please send your resume/portfolio to <a href="mailto:jobs@peapod.ca">jobs@peapod.ca </a></strong></p>
<p>Thank you for your response, only those selected for interview will be contacted.</p>
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		<title>Wanted: Office Coordinator</title>
		<link>http://peapod.ca/blog/2010/06/wanted-office-coordinator/</link>
		<comments>http://peapod.ca/blog/2010/06/wanted-office-coordinator/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alistair Morton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nerd Alert]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Office Coordinator is the glue that holds Peapod together. An important role that includes managing and coordinating day-to-day tasks such as, organizing the studio, manning the phones, coordinating meetings, ordering office supplies, plus additional administrative tasks. Skills and Abilities • Ability to build rapport and work effectively with all studio members and clients • [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.peapod.ca/blog/images/overworked.png" alt="overworked" /></p>
<p>The Office Coordinator is the glue that holds Peapod together. An important role that includes managing and coordinating day-to-day tasks such as, organizing the studio, manning the phones, coordinating meetings, ordering office supplies, plus additional administrative tasks.</p>
<h2>Skills and Abilities</h2>
<p>• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with all studio members and clients<br />
• Able to juggle many tasks within a short timeframe, with effective prioritization<br />
• Positive, mature and professional, can-do attitude<br />
• Detail oriented, self-sufficient and organized<br />
• Must work independently with minimal supervision<br />
• Solid written and verbal communication skills<br />
• Proactive thinker who seeks to create efficiencies within the work environment<br />
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite</p>
<h2>Experience</h2>
<p>• 1-2 years experience in an office environment<br />
• Reception and customer service experience an asset<br />
• Basic accounting and payroll</p>
<h2>Nice to Have</h2>
<p>• Project management experience<br />
• Interest in design and interactive services</p>
<p>If you are interested in this position, please send your resume by email to <a href="mailto:jobs@peapod.ca">jobs@peapod.ca</a></p>
<p>Thank you for your response, only those selected for interview will be contacted.</p>
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