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Couto Solutions is now accepting applications for Junior Web Graphic Artist to join our team of experts. If you're looking to become a rock star Web Graphic Artist, we want to hear from you! Voted one of the region's fastest growing companies of 2011, we are a cutting edge software development firm that builds compelling social networks and collaboration solutions for the enterprise. Our designers use the latest technologies to deliver first class solutions that are the key to our success.

Position Requirements:

• You must have passion -- We're looking for people that are extremely passionate about web design

• You MUST be detail oriented

• You must be in the process of obtaining a BS in Graphic Communication, Graphic Design, or similar degree

• Experience in Adobe PhotoShop & Adobe Illustrator

• Experience in HTML, XHTML, and CSS with the ability to hand-code

• Understanding of web standards and cross-browser compatibility

• HTML5 experience a plus

• Experience with jQuery/JavaScript for the UI a plus

• Experience developing sites based on content management/publishing platforms is a plus

Couto Solutions has a stellar reputation with all of its clients and we are looking for an applicant that will take pride in that, expecting excellence from themselves and their team. If you are interested in this position, email your resume to Employment@CoutoSolutions.com. We look forward to reviewing your resume.

Couto Solutions is now accepting applications for Senior Web Graphic Artist to join our team of experts. If you're looking to become a rock star Web Graphic Artist, we want to hear from you! Voted one of the region's fastest growing companies of 2011, we are a cutting edge software development firm that builds compelling social networks and collaboration solutions for the enterprise. Our designers use the latest technologies to deliver first class solutions that are the key to our success.

Position Requirements:

• You must have passion -- We're looking for people that are extremely passionate about web design

• You MUST be detail oriented

• Minimum 2 years’ experience designing, building, and maintaining web

• A.S., B.A., or B.S. degree in Human-Computer Interface design, graphic design, electronic/interactive design or a related field is preferred

• Must be an expert in Adobe PhotoShop & Adobe Illustrator

• Must be an expert in HTML, XHTML, and CSS with the ability to hand-code

• Strong understanding of web standards and cross-browser compatibility

• HTML5 experience a plus

• Experience with jQuery/JavaScript for the UI a plus

• Experience developing sites based on content management/publishing platforms is a plus

Couto Solutions has a stellar reputation with all of its clients and we are looking for an applicant that will take pride in that, expecting excellence from themselves and their team. If you are interested in this position, email your resume to Employment@CoutoSolutions.com. We look forward to reviewing your resume.

Couto Solutions' customer American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) won yet another prestigious award, the 2011 Platinum AVA Award for their Start Here Go Places Community that was designed and developed by Couto Solutions!   The AVA Awards is an international competition that recognizes outstanding work by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design and production of media that is part of the evolution of digital communication.   AICPA teamed up with the world-class design development firm Couto Solutions who specializes in creating enterprise class community solutions on the Telligent platform, to create an educational portal in their community.  This is the second award the duo has won for AICPA's educational portal. The AVA award was earned for the innovative web design and functionality of AICPA's Start Here, Go Places online community http://community.StartHereGoPlaces.com.

AICPA's  goal was to develop an exclusive environment for high school business and accounting teachers and guidance counselors that is not only engaging but also offers classroom resources to keep their students thriving in the classroom. The Portal was designed to greet educators with a simple and elegant community home page that easily guides them to take an action-whether it's to start a conversation on a topic that they are interested in, post a question in a forum or request materials such as magazines or DVDs to help inspire their students.  In addition to winning multiple industry awards,  AICPA's  Start Here, Go Places online community's members are acknowledging the site by averaging more than 17 minutes in length per visit and adding more than 2,000 business and accounting teachers and guidance counselors  as members.  This is another great example on how Couto Solutions is helping organizations crush their goals via the modern communication tool we call community.

Lorraine Donegan is an Associate Professor in the Graphic Communications Department at Cal Poly. She is the featured Central Coast Design Group speaker, tonight, Tuesday, February 21st.   Ms. Donegan's presentation is "No-Nonsense  Design Speak" which will show you how to utilize the principles of design to develop your eye and produce even more attractive work.  We'll look at real world examples and see how a design can go from blah to beautiful.

Check out all the things that Ms. Donegan will cover at: http://www.softec.org/groups/slo_net_user_group/Events/Event/143.aspx. 

A free dinner at 5:30 p.m. is sponsored by Couto Solutions who is the major sponsor of the Central Coast Design Group.  Following the Couto Solutions' sponsored dinner, Ms. Donegan will begin her presentation at 6 p.m. at the Cal Poly Tech Center.

In addition to being an Associate Professor in the Graphic Communication Department at Cal Poly,  Ms. Donegan is the coordinator for the Design Reproduction Technology concentration.  Ms. Donegan links design with technology!  Her teaching and research specialties include typography and design technology of books, magazines, newspapers and web sites.

The Central Coast Design Group (CCDG) is a collection of local designers that meets once a month to discuss current industry trends and best practices in web, print, and video production.  CCDG is a hosted Softec group. 

Softec is the Central Coast's leading technology industry group.  Established in 1995, Softec has grown to over 1000 members and includes organizations as well as individuals and is by far the largest, most active technology group in the area. 

Lorraine Donegan is an expert in graphic design and will provide concrete ways to improve your design!