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Contract, project-by-project copywriter/clever packaging writer for consumer electronics

Gucky — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:51:10 -0800

We're demanding and crazy and so busy we're drowning and we're looking for something very rare -- a brilliant, enthusiastic, intuitive write to help us out asap that meets all our weird standards. First and foremost, you have to be a real, bona fide contractor as defined by our HR department -- business license, paid by the project, take care of your biz taxes in the right way, work off-site for the majority of the time and the whole deal -- in the US only. I'd love to use standard freelance, but I can't. We're happy to work with a one-man shop or a small agency as long as you can slip seamlessly into our Process. (Cue ominous horns.) Second, you have to be quick, clever, clear and comfortable taking engineering gobledeegook and turning it into concise language that consumers can understand and fall in love with. That means not only writing well, but having a strategic brain -- as well as knowing which battles are important and which are as futile as a fight over the word "dongle" versus the word "receiver" when deadlines are on the line. Third, you have to be professional enough that we can rely on you -- to only commit to us on jobs you can do well, to follow through, and to keep your cool even when you're getting writing feedback from someone for whom English may be a third or fourth language who speaks only in speeds and feeds. Fourth, you have to not be scared off by this -- not because it isn't daunting, but because gadgets and gizmos are so cool that they're worth jumping through a few hoops to make even cooler. Fifth, you should have a good book, a good sense of humor and a strong understanding of brand. Yes, this is like a sense of humor -- it's a given, but we have to say it anyway. Bonus points for Bay Area, previous experience in consumer electronics, a short stint as a planner, or just an interesting back story that makes us want to spend time working with you.

PHP developer with noteable Code Igniter experience

Kyle Talbott — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:50:47 -0800

FELT CREATIVE LLC, a boutique web agency, is on the cusp of launching a new client site and needs a short term freelance developer to finish where a recently departed developer left off. ------ YOU are a thorough individual who is self motivated, full time freelancer who works during the day. You understand the Code Igniter framework like the back of your hand and know how to effectively build web applications that are near bullet-proof. You are a good communicator who isn't afraid to ask questions and does not take on more than you can handle. Within this context you would be able to jump into a site that is 80% complete, connect the dots and quickly comprehend the scope and tasks associated in completing the project. ------ WE are a small design agency based out of Brooklyn, NY. We build accessible web applications and sites for traditional and mobile usage. Our aesthetic tends to be typographically driven and our favorite programming language is php, even for our gui guys. ------ THE PROJECT is a physician reference site that is driven by user created content. It is a free reference to patients, curio and doctors alike. It is also serves as free advertising for physicians that register and share their information. ------ Please reach out to us at codeigniter@feltcreative.com. We'll get back to you within one business day. In the interim, our secretary will respond a short list of requests. Thank you.

PHP developer with noteable Code Igniter experience

Kyle Talbott — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:24:14 -0800

Graphic Design: logo and identity needed

Salmonberry — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:32:26 -0800

I need a logo and id package designed. I'll take care of the printing, you just need to take it to final art files. I will need the final art files in AI or INDD format, no photoshop files please (all logo art needs to be vector so that it can scale). Pieces involved would be: logo, business card, letterhead and one webpage template using CSS. You will retain copyright of all artwork, and I would be granted an unlimited exclusive license to use the art files. If interested send me a link to your previous design work and I can send you the brief, with full details. From there we can discuss price. I'm not looking for the cheapest design work, but you do need to have a good portfolio showing an ability with logo & design that works in print applications, not just web.

Small Aerial Photography Business IT Consultant in NoVA/DC

phrontist — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:50:22 -0800

My father's company, which does aerial photography from aerostat balloons, is looking for a new IT consultant. The most pressing need at the moment is someone to install and be responsible for periodic maintenance of a (preferably Linux) file server. The company deals with large quantities of very high resolution and correspondingly high file size images in varying states of post production, and need a rock solid file backup system. In addition to this the ideal candidate would also be able to maintain the general (windows based) network and solve routine IT problems for our relatively savvy team. Applicants must be in the DC metro area and able to easily access our Falls Church offices which are conveniently situated along the metro's orange line.