Location: New York, NY
URL: www.theopenplanningproject.org
The Open Planning Project is a ‘dot-org,’ a non-profit tech incubator. We build open source software with high public value. Our work is shaping a more democratic and transparent society.
We are looking for a talented web designer to join our tight-knit design team. You will build intuitive, reliable (and beautiful) interfaces for tools that people really use.
Example work: livablestreets.com, opengeo.org
<< We Offer >>
Competitive salary and great benefits (all the basics, plus five weeks of vacation and flexible hours). A start-up feel and smart, friendly colleagues. A chance to make an impact in a small, growing place. Real work-life balance. An agile environment, and projects that really need to scale.
Most importantly, we offer a challenge: to build tools that have the potential to change the status quo.
<< Qualifications >>
• Portfolio that highlights your strong design sense.
• Bulletproof toolbox, including (X)HTML, CSS, Javascript, design suite.
• Fluid communication skills, and the ability to work directly with clients.
• Success taking a project from idea to prototype to go-live.
• Passion for semantic markup, web standards, usability, and work that matters.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Knowledge of micro-formats and other emerging standards, a big plus.
This position is in our NYC office.
To apply: Send your resume, a good cover letter, and a portfolio link to jobs@openplans.org. Let us know why you’re interested in joining The Open Planning Project.