Multimedia & Graphic Design roles today

Posted by Sara Dodd

Here’s a good range of interesting mulitmedia and graphic design jobs in Scotland today…

Multimedia Project Manager, TRC, Glasgow
Salary: up to £30k – 12 month contract

TRC is an independent charity working in partnership with UK broadcasters, producers and agencies to provide high-end training and original research to the creative content industry. They’re looking for a talented and dynamic Multimedia Project Manager to deliver a new training initiative, Cross-Creative, and to manage their online services including TRC’s website and e-bulletin. A strong communicator, you will have a background in creating or managing multimedia content and a good understanding of the broadcasting industry. Details of how to apply and a full job description are available on their website. Closing date for applications is Wed 11th July.

Graphic Designer, Apex Training, Falkirk

Apex Training & Development have a vacancy for a full-time Graphic Designer. who has the passion, energy and commitment necessary to work with them. This is a fast-paced environment where your ideas will be welcomed and appreciated. You should be a competent all-rounder with a broad understanding of all areas of graphic design. Knowledge of DTP (using Quark XPress) is particularly desirable. Please apply by email to michelle@apextraining.co.uk Closing date: Friday, 6 July 2007

Graphic Designer/Technician, Heriot Watt University Media Services
Salary: £21,050 – £24,402
Ref: 89/07/SC.

This role is within a team of five providing a diverse range of graphic design and technical services to Heriot Watt University. You will have an appropriate graphics qualification, significant relevant industrial experience and a proven ability to deliver graphic design services from concept to completion. Experience in delivering bureau services is desirable. You must have first-class communication, organisational and team skills: be adaptable, flexible and committed to high standards of customer service. You should also have an ability to work without direct supervision in an extremely busy environment. For application details please contact the Human Resources Office, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS. Tel: 0131 451 3475 (24 hours), or e-mail: hr@hw.ac.uk quoting above reference. Closing date: 6 July 2007.

Database Officer, Bethany Christian Trust,
Salary: Part-time – £26,504 (pro rata)
Ref: DBO

Bethany Christian Trust is deveoted to helping long-term unemployed and homeless people. They now need a Database Officer to administer and support Blackbaud’s Fundraising database Raisers Edge and perform basic IT support. They are looking for someone who is professional, thorough and methodical. Ideally, you will have exp in a similar role, using database applications and reporting/querying data. You will be able to complete tasks cautiously and with attention to detail. You should be in sympathy with the mission, vision and values of the organisation. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check. You can download an application form or contact Personnel on 0131 625 5304. Closing date: 16th July 2007.

Web Developer, Craigforth, Scotland
3 month contract – £350 per day
Ref: 16097-JBS-DR-6344-WD

International financial services company based in Craigforth is looking to employ a Web Developer to carry out technical research and analysis against sets of business requirements. You will also be required to carry out and over see all stages of IT Testing. The role will also include:

• Support of contact managers using the CMS
• Development of new Templates and enhancements using Media Surface.
• Proactively contributing to ongoing process improvement and technology innovation within the organization.

The following knowledge and experience is required:

• Java
• JSP
• MediaSurface
• XHTML
• JavaScript

Candidates should be very self-motivated and have an active interest in technology innovations and industry best practices. Contact Danni Rose at Highams Group on tel: 01883 341 144 for more details.

Microsoft Systems Administrator, ISP, Scotland
Salary: £35k
Ref: 109181-HHML-SYSAD

Hudson is looking for an experienced MS Systems Administrator to join a national ISP providing business solutions. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing their hosting system. Skills required:

• Experience of designing, installing, managing, updating and maintaining Windows 2000 and 2003 server systems – preferably with MCSE or MCSA.
• Knowledge of Web servers, DNS, mail systems and database systems (MS SQL Server 2000 and 2005)
• Advanced experience of and knowledge of Linux, Red Hat systems
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP and troubleshooting experience with large IP Networks

If you’d like to apply please email your CV to Mary Lyon at: mary.lyon@hudson.com

Linux Administrator / Programmer, Scot Web Shops
Salary: £18 – 22k

ScotWebShops is advertising on the Edlug board for a proficient Linux System Administrator with programming skills, either through work experience or as a recent computer science graduate. Working alongside one other technical developer, you will enjoy an unusual degree of responsibility in not only maintaining their existing sites and systems, but in proposing and implementing solutions towards meeting their business goals. You’ll see immediate results from your work, and gain experience with a broad variety of technologies. The following skills would be particularly desirable:

• Good knowledge of the Linux operating system
• SQL: PostgreSQL or another RDMS
• High level programming languages, ideally Perl * Fluent English Familiarity with the following would be very helpful:
• E-commerce systems (especially Interchange)
• Project work, in a team
• User support
• Integration with Payment Gateways
• Other integration projects
• Configuration of Mail Servers
• Networking, Routing, IP Tables, DNS, etc.
• Asterisk or other VOIP systems
• Statistical or mathematical background
• Working with load-balanced scalable systems

The workplace is generally friendly and informal, but often busy. They work as a team, so you’ll need to be able to collaborate with all other staff for the overall good of our business and customer service so a cooperative and flexible approach is vital. You’ll work mostly standard weekday hours, with some flexibility once fully trained. But you’ll also be expected to be available for (rare, and mostly off-site) troubleshooting out of hours, if needed to keep their systems running. Post is budgeted at £18-22k but this may be negotiable for exceptional skills.

To apply, please write an introductory email telling them why you think the position would suit you, and attach your CV in Word, text, or PDF format. The position is available immediately but notice periods may be respected. Contact is
Nick Fiddes, email: nick@scotwebshops.com>