Jobs at Digitas Liquorice

SEO Audits, On-page SEO optimisations Off-page SEO optimisations, Goal tagging/tracking, content recommendations data analysis and reporting for:

• Nestle.co.za
• Recipes with love
• Start Strong Stay Strong
• Start Healthy Stay Healthy Ghana
• Nedgroup Investments
• Nestlenutritiononline (HCP)
• Maggi (hasn’t started yet)

Reporting, Data analysis and tagging only:

• Nescafe
• Mercedes benz

Adhoc SEO strategy and competitor analysis:

• Tigerbrands
• Nedbank + any future clients/Pitches

Paid search (adwords) running of campaigns and keyword recommendations:

• Nedgroup Investments

Client facing at meetings and representing the SEO department for all of the above clients.

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• Development of new database driven PHP applications
• Development of modifications and add-on modules to existing PHP applications
• Trouble- shooting of PHP applications
• Customisation and modification of third-party software programmes (GNU) for clients
• The candidate must have a good understanding of database and must be able to simplify data flow 

Attributes/Competencies

• Able to function under consistent high pressure and be deadline driven.
• Think laterally and can find feasible and secure solutions to apparently impossible problems.
• Exceptional quality of output and attention to detail are a natural part of your skill set. Adheres to the best practices and standards
• Self-starter and driven
• When confronted with a required outcome, you easily see alternative possible options for achieving the desired result and most often select the best route, advising and making alternative suggestions where there will produce a better long term outcome
• Ethical consideration and confidently are concepts which comes naturally to you
• You would like to make a meaningful contribution in a non-cooperate environment and can work efficiently on your own as well as in a team.
• Enjoys leading edge technology
• Enjoys people and work in a team
• Be logical in his thinking and be able to simplify complex process into manageable modular steps

Essential Skills Requirements

• PHP
• MySQL
• Javascript
• CSS
• HTML
• Linux
• Rest/XML/JSON/oAuth
• GIT
• Facebook/Twitter Intergration
• MVC/Pure OO Programming
• Unit Tests
• Laravel 

Required Background

• 4+ years of PHP OO/Procedural Programming experience working on a LAMP environment
• 4+ Years of MySQL experience
• Experience with Web2.0/HTML5 using Jquery or something of the kind
• Must have experience with frameworks and Content management systems

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• Working as part of the design team you’ll be responsible for the design of digital campaign work including web layouts and design, social media design. 
• Manage the delivery of the briefs/concepts through to final deliverables, ensuring all artworks are delivered on time and to specification.
• Present ideas and creative to stakeholders for sign off.
• Help with the broader design team’s workload where appropriate.
• Ensure a consistent visual identity, and look and feel across all deliverables in order to maximise the customer experience and brand identity.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to translate brands into digital executions and think ‘digital first’ when creating design experiences.

Requirements 

• Experience working in a senior design position, or 2 years as a junior.
• Strong experience of Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience  in Sketch app, Craft and Invision would be great, but not mandatory. 
• Interest in web design, user experience and user interface design.
• Adapt to change and respond positively to new challenges and deadlines.
• An eye-catching portfolio that demonstrates a blend of commercial, digital and print design
• A relentless focus on attention to detail and consistency.
• An ability to take ownership and work in an autonomous manner
• Highly imaginative hands on creative thinker who is curious about clients' products or services, an appreciation for branding.
• Can manage the delivery of the approved concepts through to final deliverables, ensuring all artworks are delivered on time and to specification.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with key stakeholders
• Stellar interpersonal skills and a self-starter who can inspire others.
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile.

Some cool facts about Liquorice     

• High autonomy, with self-determinant, go-getter culture.
• Cloud everything... Webhosting, Cloud email, Cloud files etc.
• Encourage change & improvement from within. We are always improving. 
• Thursday = Innovation Sessions, Friday socials and regular out of office bashes.

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We’re looking for an Digital designer with an amazing portfolio. A creative individual that loves digital and thinks in pictures and pixels.

Responsibilities 

• Working as part of the design team you’ll be responsible for the design of digital campaign work including web layouts and design, social media design. 
• Manage the delivery of the briefs/concepts through to final deliverables, ensuring all artworks are delivered on time and to specification.
• Present ideas and creative to stakeholders for sign off.
• Help with the broader design team’s workload where appropriate.
• Ensure a consistent visual identity, and look and feel across all deliverables in order to maximise the customer experience and brand identity.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to translate brands into digital executions and think ‘digital first’ when creating design experiences.

Requirements 

• Experience working in a senior design position, or 5 years as a junior and mid.
• Strong experience of Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience  in Sketch app, Craft and Invision would be great, but not mandatory. 
• Interest in web design, user experience and user interface design.
• Adapt to change and respond positively to new challenges and deadlines.
• An eye-catching portfolio that demonstrates a blend of commercial, digital and print design
• A relentless focus on attention to detail and consistency.
• An ability to take ownership and work in an autonomous manner
• Highly imaginative hands on creative thinker who is curious about clients' products or services, an appreciation for branding.
• Can manage the delivery of the approved concepts through to final deliverables, ensuring all artworks are delivered on time and to specification.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with key stakeholders
• Stellar interpersonal skills and a self-starter who can inspire others.
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile.

Some cool facts about Liquorice     

• High autonomy, with self-determinant, go-getter culture.
• Cloud everything... Webhosting, Cloud email, Cloud files etc.
• Encourage change & improvement from within. We are always improving. 
• Thursday = Innovation Sessions, Friday socials and regular out of office bashes.

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We’re looking for an UX designer with an amazing portfolio. A creative individual that empathizes with users and thinks about customer journeys.

What we are looking for:

• Strong portfolio and elevated sense of design: you know the difference between “good” and “great” and are able to work through team dynamics, clients and timelines to deliver excellent design
• Systems thinking: you can logically visualize complex systems, information architectures, user interaction flows and beautiful user interfaces.
• User centered perspective: You understand and can articulate a human-centered approach to design and be comfortable going out into the world for inspiration.
• Prototyping skills: You are ready to learn from failure, embrace an iterative process and you understand that success comes sooner with trial and error. You have experience in creating both low and high fidelity design deliverables.
• Team skills: You work best in a participatory, team-based environment. You support and inspire teams through collaboration as well as direction, vision, and planning of all aspects of interaction design deliverables.
• Communication skills: You have strong verbal and visual presentation skills. You demonstrate a clear “point?of?view” relating to their design. You understand the value of design and brand within a business context.
• Consulting chops: You should feel comfortable throughout all phases of a project, from translating verbal ideas into visual concepts, through design development and refinement, to creating production-ready artwork.
• Openness: You need to be flexible and open-minded. Successful candidates are optimistic, generative, and open the new ideas and ways of working.  

Relevant Experience:

• At least four to five years’ experience in a design studio or creative consultancy
• Expertise in UX software such as Invision, Principle, Webflow, Proto.Io, Framer, Vectr, Atomic, Easee, Origami
• Solid experience in conceptualizing interaction design, transitions and animations.
• Prototyping high fidelity mockups with interaction design and animation.
• Ability to work with clients to understand detailed requirements and design complete user experiences that meet client needs and vision.
• Extensive experience in using UX design best practices to design solutions, and a deep understanding of mobile-first and responsive design.
• A solid grasp of user-centered design and testing methodologies, subsystems, and usability and accessibility concerns.
• Ability to iterate your designs and solutions efficiently and intelligently.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions to teams and clients.

Some cool facts about Liquorice

• High autonomy, with self-determinant, go-getter culture.
• Cloud everything... Webhosting, Cloud email, Cloud files etc.
• Encourage change & improvement from within. We are always improving.
• Thursday = Innovation Sessions, Friday socials and regular out of office bashes.