South Carolina Interactive, a subsidiary of NIC, is seeking candidates for an immediate full-time position as a Web Designer in Columbia, SC.

This individual will work with project managers and developers to create interfaces for complex web applications. Candidates should have the following qualifications: degree in design-related field or 2+ years equivalent experience; the ability to write clean, semantic, valid XHTML; and the ability to create and execute usable CSS2 layouts.

Duties:

• Design usable, standards compliant, cross browser compatible interfaces for web applications
• Design templates for MOSS web sites
• Prototype complex Internet and e-commerce applications
• Maintain existing design standards
• Create Web site CSS layouts within a specified XHTML framework
• Work with customers and other staff to determine design specifications
• Design occasional print and promotional items

Desirable Characteristics:

• Self-motivated and creative
• Organized and able multi-task between several projects
• Requires limited supervision
• Team-oriented mindset with flexibility for change

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in design or 2+ years equivalent experience
• Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Illustrator and Photoshop expertise
• Thorough knowledge of Web standards and Accessibility, including Section 508
  XHTML and CSS2 coding
• Some experience with CSS and JavaScript frameworks (jQuery, Blueprint, etc)
• Knowledge of Application Development Life Cycle methodology
• In-depth familiarity with the Internet and Web-based applications
• Experience prototyping web applications, designing user interfaces
• Excellent typographic and layout skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation program
• No-cost group medical/dental insurance
• Paid vacations/ State holidays
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Matching 401(k) contributions with 100% vesting
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Company wellness program
• Causal and fun office environment
• Paid parking

If you are interested in the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements, please send your resume and cover letter to: sciresumes@portal.sc.gov

No relocation included.

NIC is an equal opportunity employer.