The Point: Lead Front End Developer/Designer

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Location: Chicago, IL

URL: http://www.thepoint.com

The Point is a venture-backed startup that helps people organize group action.

We are looking for a Web UI developer with very strong XHTML/CSS/Javascript skills and a solid understanding of modern web standards.

The ideal candidate will:

  • be able to build a world-class web UI implementation using modern web standards.
  • be able to create a strategy for clean css, semantic markup and clear, unobtrusive behavior that works across multiple modern browsers.
  • be able to contribute to visual design (UI elements, layout, typography), IA and UX.
  • have a working knowledge of Ruby on Rails or familiarity with an equivalent web framework.
  • have a nearly-unhealthy attention to detail.
  • thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Specific skills required:

  • XHTML, CSS, Javascript (Prototype/Scriptaculous), web standards
  • Photoshop, Illustrator

Nice to have:

  • Ruby on Rails, BDD/TDD, RSpec, Selenium
  • Flash, Google Analytics, SEO

For more on what it’s like to work at The Point, click here: https://www.thepoint.com/doc/jobs

To apply: Send a resume and work samples to jobs@thepoint.com