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Basic Qualifications Of Web Designers
7/17/2009 2:15 PM By Catherine TIf you are looking to hire a Web designer, there are four major areas you will want to make sure they are able to handle. Web design skill comes in many forms, but if someone is not adept at the following skills, they may not be able to complete the job to your satisfaction:
- Design. They must be able to take your ideas and come up with a coherent design or plan for the Website.
- Create. They must be able to actually make that Website happen as described.
- Test. They need to be able to test and tweak the Website to make sure that it is working properly.
- Maintain. They must be able to update and maintain the Website.
Although maintenance may or may not be included as a part of the contract with a Web designer, the other three points are absolutely vital to the process of creating a good Website. One way to check these items is to talk to the designer's previous clients. Ask them if the design that they wanted is the one they got at the end of the process. This can help you see if the person you are thinking about employing is the right one for the job. And if you need help finding great designers, Artisan is your place.
How to Employ Usability Job Search Tips to Help Hire the Best Professionals
7/13/2009 10:44 AM By Catherine TYou might, at first, question whether you can learn enough from reading Usability job search tips to help you hire the best for your web design jobs. However, you might just learn the type of professional you want for web designing jobs and eliminate those that may not fit your project or challenge.
First, you can learn about Usability Designers that may specialize in the specific features you want, like flash web design or information architecture. You may then learn how to analyze these web design tips into your own job specifications to maximize your chances of success.
Of particular value are the job search tips offered by the best staffing agencies, like Artisan, as they are based on real world experience gained over years of matching clients, like you, with the best professionals to complete web designer jobs. They screen their clients and their talent to help facilitate wonderful associations between employer and professional.
Although Usability, web graphic designing jobs, and Information Architect web designer tips are directed at available professionals, you may learn much about yourself, your jobs in web design, and the type of web designer you might like to hire. As your knowledge base increases, so will your ability to hire the best professionals.
How Clients Can Make Hiring Usability Specialists More Successful
7/8/2009 10:49 AM By Catherine THiring usability specialists often presents conflicting emotions from clients. As a client, you should understand that this is normal and reasonable. Whether you need a usability professional to improve your internal systems or to enhance the user-centered design of your e-commerce website, in a way, you’re admitting you require help.
To enhance your probability of success, consider these freelance user Interface Design tips.
- Question usability experts on their process for creating the ideal user-friendly website or systems. While their finished products are most important, usability experts should demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of usability engineering to create user-friendly systems.
- Question a usability professional about their definition and philosophy regarding user-centered design applications. Your idea of user Interface Design principles and that of a usability consultant may be different. Your goal, when hiring usability specialists, should be to retain a like-minded professional for the usability job you need performed.
- Question candidates about their procedures for usability testing. Avoid being so impressed with the Usability Designer portfolio that you ignore its true user friendliness. A website that may work wonderfully for an aerospace company may not function well for a bookseller. Your company has its own audience, with preferences unique to their group. You want a website that addresses your customer base optimally.
Consider using one of the top sources for usability experts, like ArtisanTalent.com. These well-respected sources are havens for the best of the best. Why not start at the top for such an important responsibility.
How Can I Choose the Right Talent Agency?
6/17/2009 2:14 PM By Catherine TThere are many agencies out there who would like to fill all your freelance needs. Many of them promise to screen candidates and present only the most qualified to you. Be cautious about agencies that seem too small — they may be presenting the same few people as experts in an array of skills, instead of offering specialists in the job you need done. Likewise, very large agencies may lack the time to tend to the needs of each client. Look for evidence of technical and design savvy. A reputable agency will also take care of taxes, insurance, and payments to freelancers, and will attract quality candidates by offering benefits and other enticements. Working with a good agency takes a lot of the risk out of hiring freelance help.
Should I Contact a Freelancer During the Project?
6/17/2009 2:13 PM By Catherine TIf a freelance project extends over weeks or months, it's important to establish regular check-ins. Some of the things you need to talk about: — How is the job progressing? — Does the freelancer have everything he or she needs to complete the job on time? — Has anything changed at your organization that will affect this project? — Does the freelancer have any questions about the project? End the conversation by reaffirming the goal of the project and establishing a time for your next talk.
Why Would I Hire a Team of Freelancers?
3/17/2009 2:09 PM By ArtisanIf the work you need done involves many areas of expertise, it may be
best to hire a team of freelancers rather than just one. Experienced
freelancers in a market often form informal alliances and back one
another up, so that a client who needs (for example) a website can get
a developer, a writer, and a designer all in one contract. Why would a
freelancer work on a team? Freelance work can be isolating, and many
people enjoy collaboration with creative teams. Some teams evolve into
full-scale firms, with offices and full-time employees. If all goes
well, the firms then find themselves with too much work and have to
hire more freelancers. Ideally, you would look for a team who has
worked together in the past on similar projects. You get the work done
faster, and the pieces are more likely to fit together than if they
were done by separate freelancers.
Why Shouldn’t I Hire a Freelancer Based on Price?
2/17/2009 2:08 PM By Catherine TIf resources are limited, it's tempting to go with a cheap alternative
– a student, intern, or low-end freelancer who confidently claims he
or she can do your job for below-market rates. Sometimes this is the
only way to get a job done. If you have to go this route, be aware that
unseasoned freelancers will require more supervision, more
communication, and more rounds of revisions than professionals in the
field. All of these things will take up your valuable time. In some
fields, local freelancers are being priced out of the market by
low-cost workers from overseas. If you're investigating these
alternatives, be aware of the obstacles that can be posed by time
differences and language barriers.
How to Describe Your Website Design Needs to Get the Right Expert
12/7/2008 10:45 AM By Catherine TYour job posting is a critical component of finding the right website design professional for your web graphic design jobs. The way you describe your project strongly influences your ability to find the right person for your web designer jobs. Consider some of these suggestions to give you an edge on your competition.
• Be specific and exactly describe the project to be completed. Before you consider excitement, flash, or perfect prose, you need to precisely describe the web designer jobs to be done. This eliminates most, if not all, potential confusion or misunderstanding when professionals view the web design jobs that need to be filled. This saves everyone time and contributes to meaningful interviews and appropriate job offers.
• Compare your draft of web designer jobs to other current postings. Determine if your notice of web designing jobs compares favorably with those similar to yours. If your notice appears to fall a bit short, try to re-focus or liven up your posting. Now, it’s time for some excitement and flash.
• When possible, determine what “sub-specialty” you might need. If you need a web designer that is an expert in flash web design, information architecture, or usability, be sure to mention this preference.
There are many qualified professionals available for your web graphic design jobs. Finding the right expert for your projects depends on the exposure you generate for your website design jobs. Using the best staffing agencies, like ArtisanTalent.com, gives you excellent exposure to the better web designer candidates. The rest is up to you. Carefully describe your jobs in web design to attract the perfect candidates to make your projects successful.
Clients Should Use These Resume Tips to Select Information Architects to Interview
11/8/2008 11:08 AM By Catherine TInformation Architects using good resume services will provide you with data to select the pool of candidates you might want to interview. Effective resume tips for information architects typically include recommendations that they list –
- Accomplishments in planning, design, and implementation of superior information architecture.
- The major projects and web developer jobs the candidate has completed. Were they finished on time and on budget?
- The new, breakthrough processes, techniques, procedures, and implementation strategies the Information Architect has developed.
- Ways the candidate increased income, controlled or lowered costs, or improved operations through their efforts.
- Achievements in staff management, including the number and level of employees the candidate supervised.
- Some of the primary companies for whom the candidate completed information architecture projects. If the nature of one or more companies is unclear, explain what these businesses do.
Use these resume and job interview tips to your advantage just as the Information Architect uses them for him/her candidacy. Which resumes spark your interest to learn more? Which information motivates you to see their Information Architect portfolios at job interviews? Those Information Architect candidates that appear to have a) the background, and b) expertise you want will form your interviewing pool.
So…why the Celebration?
10/7/2008 6:29 PM By Catherine TSo, you may be wondering…what exactly is Artisan celebrating?
You already know that we are extremely pleased to say that we've been serving clients and talent for twenty years; which is actually quite an accomplishment on its own. This, however, is not the only thing we are proud of. Pardon us for a moment, while we let you in on some of the other reasons we are so excited to be in business today!
• Within five years of being founded in 1988, we tripled in size
• We've been able to grow and serve not only Chicago-area clients and talent, but those in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles as well
• We were included in a list of "fastest-growing companies" that was compiled by Inc. Magazine.
• We proudly serve over 2,000 companies.
• We attract some of the best industry talent there is…check them out: http://www.artisantalent.com/find-talent/
As you can see, rapid growth, loyal clients, and talent and a great work ethic are all part of the Artisan picture. We wanted to do something spectacular to show our appreciation for these wonderful years of business; and we also wanted to make it something unique. Thus, the "Match That Gives Back" creative competition became the centerpiece of Artisan's 20-year anniversary party–http://www.artisantalent.com/match-that-gives-back/–and we feel it is the perfect way to celebrate!
