Adobe launches website redesign

Adobe has launched their redesigned website today!

The purpose of the redesign is to put more focus on the content (and not the UI), simplify the pages and make better use of newer, wider screens.

Take a look and let them know what you think by click on the bottom right "Send feedback" link on their website http://www.adobe.com/ and/or take our new poll on the top right of this blog.

Pearson Education - Monthly UG Contest

The Pearson Education User Group Program offers a monthly contest to user group members only. Each month a different prize pack on a specific technology topic will be available!

Simply complete the registration form to enter; one entry per person please (duplicates are discarded). Bookmark http://www.informit.com/user_groups/contest.aspx and come back each month for your chance to win!

Visit The Pearson Education newsletter page to subscribe to one of the topical or publishing imprint newsletters and learn about new products, articles, and promotions!

And don't forget, to use your Pearson Education User Group Discount when purchasing books!

Adobe Launches New Flash Products

Flash Media Server 3

Deliver streaming video and interactive social media applications on the web and mobile devices.

Read the eweek.com article.

JobOp: Advertising/Marketing Specialist (Design)

The Beistle Company, a world-class manufacturer of party decorations, currently has the need for an individual who is a self starter and versed in all areas of advertising/marketing. Applicants must have experience in advertising, catalog layout and design. Knowledge of printing a plus. They must be proficient in Photoshop, Quark, In-Design and Illustrator, with ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Competitive wages and excellent benefits package is available. Apply in person at our Corporate Office located at Exit 29 off I-81, Route 174 East, 6/10 mile on the left or send resume to:

The Beistle Company c/o HR Department 1 Beistle Plaza Shippensburg, PA 17257 EOE

Ad found at: http://jobs.pennlive.com/

JobOp: Web Developer

Web Developer Growing company seeking a Web Developer Responsibilities include: All activities related to implementing and maintaining corporate web sites. Specific responsibilities include maintaining existing websites, development of new sites, manage hosted sites, design and implement necessary web technologies, maintain working knowledge of current technology and techniques, and additional responsibilities as needed. Skills needed: PHP or ASP (PHP preferred, willingness to learn PHP required); SQL (MySQL or SQL Server); XHTML; CSS; JavaScript; SEM (Search Engine Marketing/Optimization preferred, not required); Image Manipulation and Design (preferred, not required); willing and eager to learn and change direction Please email resumes to: mmorter@americanmicroinc.com or fax to 717-261-9108 Attn: Human Resources. Ad found at: http://jobs.pennlive.com/

November Meeting - Recap

Thanks to those who came to the meeting tonight. Here's a recap of the meeting and some helpful links:

Buzzword, "an elegant online word processor, enables individuals to work together to create high quality, page perfect documents. Because it was built with Adobe Flex™ software and runs in the Adobe Flash™ Player, Buzzword enables greater document quality, outstanding typography, page layout controls, and robust support for integrated graphics, regardless of the browser or device. The application also will run on Adobe® AIR™, offering users a hybrid online/offline experience and the ability to work with both hosted and local documents. The powerful collaboration capabilities in Buzzword enable multiple authors to edit and comment on documents from anywhere, at anytime, while document creators can set permissions that virtually eliminate version control chaos. For more information on the acquisition and access to Buzzword beta software, please visit http://www.adobe.com/go/buzzwordfaq."

RSS Basics:
http://www.whatisrss.com/
"RSS (Rich Site Summary) is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other online publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it.

"RSS solves a problem for people who regularly use the web. It allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites you are interested in. You save time by not needing to visit each site individually.

"What do I need to do to read an RSS Feed? RSS Feed Readers and News Aggregators Feed Reader or News Aggregator software allow you to grab the RSS feeds from various sites and display them for you to read and use.

Once you have your Feed Reader, it is a matter of finding sites that syndicate content and adding their RSS feed to the list of feeds your Feed Reader checks. Many sites display a small icon with the acronyms RSS, XML, or RDF to let you know a feed is available." EXAMPLE OF RSS ICONS: http://www.feedicons.com/

Other uses for RSS feeds would be using an AJAX script to load in an RSS feed (XML) to use as Content Management System (CMS) for a client.

Thanks to Shane for introducing us to the "Jaw-Dropping Photosynth Demo! Photosynth creates breathtaking multidimensional spaces with zoom and navigation features that outstrip all expectation. Its architect, Blaise Aguera y Arcas, shows it off in this standing-ovation demo."

JobOp: Senior Flash Application Developer

Senior Flash Application Developer

http://www.jplprod.com/careers/positions.asp#flash

Do your ideas make waves? Do you have a passion for using Flash to develop amazing interactive experiences? Are you able to lead a school of developers, project managers, account managers and designers - even out of water?

JPL Productions is casting its net in search of development sharks. If you are a Senior Flash Application Developer who can create a sensational user-experience through integrated Flash applications like a fish takes to water, you may be our PRIME CATCH!

Characteristics we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years experience and advanced knowledge of Flash, ActionScript and OOP(building in classes, not just functionality)
• 10+ years professional experience in multimedia, web or application development
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with XML data integration, (intermediate knowledge of ASP.NET, web services and other server-side technologies is a plus)
• Excellent communication, time management, organizational and presentation skills and be comfortable working directly with clients
• A good understanding of designing site functionality, interaction, site architecture and data flow, user interfaces, and intuitive navigation schemes
• Desire and ability to thrive in a high-pressure, client-services driven environment while working on multiple projects simultaneously both individually and as a team member
• Must be knowledgeable in current web, broadband, and portable digital content technologies and trends and have the ability to learn new proprietary software and web applications very quickly

Nice to Haves:

• Experience developing RIAs in Flex
• Experience working with ActionScript 3.0
• Experience developing for Mobile technologies

This is an opportunity to apply your talents with a creative company voted one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania five years in a row. If you can fine tune Flash development standards while pushing the use of new technologies, take our bait, throw us a line! Small fry need not apply (must have at least 5 years of professional experience in interactive design). Please send us your resume, portfolio and web links to: hr@jplprod.com. No recruiter calls please! EOE.

JobOp: Web Producer/Planner

Lancaster-based Stoner Bunting Advertising has a full time opening for a Web Producer/Planner. This position will be responsible for managing all internet-related projects for the agency. Day-to-day function will be the liaison between agency, technology vendor(s) and client(s).

Responsibilities/skills include but are not limited to:

1. Have a solid understanding of the web, web marketing (web 2.0, SEO, SEM, analytics, paid search, e-mail marketing, e-commerce)
2. A strong understanding of HTML for optimum design and performance across all platforms
3. Plan and coordinate website architecture and content
4. Maintain website content
5. Manage e-mail marketing programs
6. Assist with maintaining paid search marketing programs, banner ads, SEO, SEM, etc.
7. Accurately provide specs to get competitive vendor estimates
8. Ability to prioritize, multitask, adjust (can adapt effectively to changing needs/goals)
9. Excellent organization, verbal, written and phone communication

Salary commensurate with experience.
Please send resume to: cgadreau@ stonerbunting.com
www.stonerbunting.com
EOE

Ad from: http://jobs.pennlive.com/

Adobe Magazine (Free!)

Subscribe to Adobe Magazine - a free, online quarterly, and discover fresh insight and tutorials from the wide world of visual communications. You'll see work that's breaking new ground, get an insider's perspective on how it was created, and find new ideas and tools to enhance your own projects.

November Meeting - November 28, 2007

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
6-8pm

East Shore Area Library - Computer Lab, 1st floor (basement)
4501 Ethel Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
No food or drink is allowed in the computer room
GoogleMap
Information about the meeting location

Meeting Agenda:

• Buzzword - The first real collaborative word processor for the web.
• RSS Basics - Make your life easier with Really Simple Syndication
  
• "Snippets" - Various short topics and tips - share yours!

Please feel free to post a comment if there are any topics that you'd like to see covered, or if you are interested in presenting a topic.

O'Reilly School of Technology - 30% Discount

O'Reilly School of Technology Courses: UG Members Receive a 30% Discount
O'Reilly School of Technology has opened its virtual doors with educational offerings and certification for IT students looking to further their careers or to launch one. As an O'Reilly User Group member, you save on all the courses in the following University of Illinois Certificate Series:

• Linux/Unix System Administration
• Web Programming
• Open Source Programming
• .NET Programming
• Client-Side Web Programming featuring AJAX

To redeem, use Promotion Code "ORALL1" good for a 30% discount, in Step #2 of the enrollment process. Each course comes with a free O'Reilly book and a 7-day money-back guarantee. Register online.

O'Reilly School of Technology - 30% UG Discount

As a CPAUG Member, you receive great benefits, perks, discounts and freebies!

O'Reilly School of Technology Courses: UG Members Receive a 30% Discount
O'Reilly School of Technology has opened its virtual doors with educational offerings and certification for IT students looking to further their careers or to launch one. As an O'Reilly User Group member, you save on all the courses in the following University of Illinois Certificate Series:

• Linux/Unix System Administration
• Web Programming
• Open Source Programming
• .NET Programming
• Client-Side Web Programming featuring AJAX

To redeem, use Promotion Code "ORALL1" good for a 30% discount, in Step #2 of the enrollment process. Each course comes with a free O'Reilly book and a 7-day money-back guarantee. Register online.

O'Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing (TOC) Conference - NY

O'Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing (TOC) Conference

TOC takes place February 11-13, 2008 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. Register Now and Save $200

Technology is transforming publishing. Are you ready for the future?

Driven by the Internet, technology is fundamentally transforming publishing. Creation, development, production, distribution, and consumption have all been touched by the changes and challenges that have accompanied the greatest shifts in publishing since the printing press. Which technologies are important? Which provide exciting business opportunities? And what are the strategic questions you need to consider in adopting new models?

The second annual O'Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing (TOC) Conference considers what's at stake for the future of publishing for people who are passionate about books and book publishing. Most publishers know that next steps are needed—TOC helps them take the plunge and connect with the right ideas, tools, and innovators. The conference will emphasize practical/tactical information and knowledge transfer so that attendees come away armed with skills to lead change within their own organization. Learn more about TOC

Who Attends TOC?

The TOC Conference is for people and organizations (big and small) that care about books across the publishing industry and beyond, at all levels of technical expertise: Editors, authors, and agents; marketing and production managers; consultants and business managers; librarians, researchers, and academics; and technologists rethinking the form of the book itself.

Additional information at http://en.oreilly.com/toc2008/

MTV Adobe® AIR™ Challenge

MTV and Adobe are teaming up to bring you the "MTV Adobe® AIR™ Challenge." Think you can make the coolest Adobe® AIR™ application worthy of MTV's digital age? Then give it a shot!

We've lined up some great prizes for the three we like best - the "Total Request Application" Grand Prize and two finalists, "Pimp My Assets: Mashup" and "Making The Wildcard." So, get Adobe™ AIR®, grab some MTV assets, and start coding!

Make it:
So you want to make an Adobe® AIR™ application, awesome. We're looking for three great ideas - they could be anything. Go simple and practical or complex and addictive. It's up to you! First, download Adobe® AIR™. Then check out all of the MTV assets available to pull in to your application - everything from MTV.com RSS feeds, Video & Podcast mRSS Feeds, and MTV Blog Feeds to and outlandish MTV art.

Remember, we’re looking for three of the coolest and best applications the developer world can create.

Need Help? Be sure to hit up Adobe® Labs for info on Developing with Flex and Flash and Developing with HTML and JS.

Submit it:
You've coded all night, tweaked your app to perfection and it's ready for the limelight. Now what? Fill out the entry form, be sure to read the rules, terms and conditions and submit the form and your killer app! Our judges are eagerly awaiting!

Use it:
Got friends? Great! Invite them to use your application creation! We'll post the best applications on this site in January so everyone can get a chance to play. We'll announce the judges' selection in February.

Prizes:

Total Request Application - Grand Prize

• Two night trip for two to New York City
• MTV "VIP" Night On the Town
• "Pitch Session" with MTV Networks Product Development Team
• Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection
• MP3 Player & One Year Subscription to Rhapsody Music Service

Pimp My Assets: Mashup - Finalist

• One night trip for one to New York City
• "Pitch Session" with MTV Networks Product Development Team
• Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection
• MP3 Player & One Year Subscription to Rhapsody Music Service

Making The Wildcard - Finalist

• One night trip for one to New York City
• "Pitch Session" with MTV Networks Product Development Team
• Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection
• MP3 Player & One Year Subscription to Rhapsody Music Service

Pearson Education User Group (Discounts)

As a CPAUG Member, you receive great benefits, perks, discounts and freebies!

Pearson - Education User Group Program (Discounts)
informIT.com, ciscopress.com, ibmpressbooks.com

35% discount

Receive up to 35% off every purchase on informIT.com and our partner imprint sites (ciscopress.com and ibmpressbooks.com)! Just follow these easy steps for added savings:

• Go to www.informit.com/join to sign in
• Enter the following member code: USERGROUP

* You are only required to register and apply the member code once, but you must be logged in to automatically receive the special pricing.

O'Reilly User Group Program (Discounts)

As a CPAUG Member, you receive great benefits, perks, discounts and freebies!

O'Reilly - User Group Program (Discounts)
http://www.oreilly.com/store/
35% discount

Receive a 35% discount on O'Reilly, No Starch, Paraglyph, PC Publishing, Pragmatic Bookshelf, Rocky Nook, SitePoint, or YoungJin products purchased directly from O'Reilly. Use discount code "DSUG". Orders can be placed online at http://www.oreilly.com/store/ or by calling 800-998-9938. As a CPAUG member, you are also entitled to a discount on O'Reilly conferences and tutorials. Other special discount offers may also be forwarded to CPAUG from time to time.

October Meeting - Recap

Thanks to those who came to the meeting last night (on Halloween, no less!). Here's a recap of the meeting and some helpful links:

• CPAUG has some great benefits for you including discounts on books and e-learning from companies such as: Apress, Friends of ED, Lynda.com, Packt Publishing and Peachpit. All offers and discounts will be updated on the CPAUG website. Also, if you have an RSS reader, such as Google Reader, please feel free to subscribe to the CPAUG blog - it's an easy way to keep updated on everything including benefits!
  

• PaperVision 3D - PaperVision 3D is 3D engine for Flash 8 and 9. Here is the link to the GoToAndLearn tutorial that we viewed at the meeting (click on "Basics of Papervision 3D).
• Some examples of PaperVision 3D can be found here:
• http://papervision3d.org/
• http://wiki.papervision3d.org/index.php?title=Examples
• http://labs.blitzagency.com/?p=93

• Google Analytics - Google Analytics is a way for you to learn even more about where your visitors come from and how they interact with your site. It's easy to implement into any website and is useful not only for web developers but also for business needs such as advertising and marketing. Google Analytics is free to all advertisers, publishers, and site owners. Check out the product tour.
  

TotalTraining.com (Flex) - Limited Time Offer

As a CPAUG Member, you receive great benefits, perks, discounts and freebies!

Adobe has partnered with Total Training to offer Free Online Flex Training for 30 days. We hope that this will really help in training developers new to Flex.

www.totaltraining.com/guest/adobe

*This promotion runs till Dec 31, 2007.

Peachpit - FREE Safari Library Pass

As a CPAUG Member, you receive great benefits, perks, discounts and freebies!

Peachpit - Special Safari Books Online Offer
www.peachpit.com
Free Safari Library Pass

Safari Books Online is like having your own personal reference library filled with content from thousands of books and videos by the most respected authors and publishing brands in the industry.

Sign up and receive three full days of unlimited access to the most robust collection of graphics and technology books, instructional videos, and articles available online.

October 31 Meeting - Agenda

The October 31st Meeting Agenda has been set:

• Introduction to the new Central Penn Adobe User Group.
• Basics of Papervision 3D
• "Snippets" - Various short topics and tips - share yours!

Meeting Location and Details.

Lynda.com - Limited Time Offers

As a CPAUG Member, you receive great benefits, perks, discounts and freebies!

Lynda.com
www.lynda.com
User Group members a 20% discount* on both year-long subscriptions to the lynda.com Online Training Library.

Annual subscription: Normally $250, now $200! Enter code "ug200otl" during the checkout process. Includes access to all courses in the Online Training Library.

Premium subscription: Normally $375, now $300! Enter code "ug300otl" during the checkout process. Includes access to all courses in the Online Training Library, plus access to the downloadable exercise files.

*This discount applies to the Annual and Premium Subscriptions to the Online Training Library. Offer expires 12/31/2007; subject to change without prior notice.

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Lynda.com
www.lynda.com
User Group members a 20% discount* on all Videos on CD/DVD-ROM Training

Order Online: www.store.lynda.com. Use this code during the checkout process - "ugdeals"

*This discount applies to all of our (lynda.com) CD/DVD-ROM titles (not to be applied to bundles or books). Offer expires 12/31/2007; subject to change without prior notice.

User Group Member Benefits - Ongoing

As a CPAUG Member, you receive great benefits, perks, discounts and freebies! Also, many publishers offer books for review. If you'd like to receive a book in exchange for a review, please let me know.

Packt Publishing
www.packtpub.com
User Group members a 15% discount off all Packt's products.

Add a book to your cart at www.packtpub.com and enter this code"CPA15ug" in the "Promotional Code" box. Then hit the update button and the 15% discount will be applied.

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Apress and Friends of ED
www.apress.com
www.friendsofed.com

User Group members a 25% discount off regular priced Apress and Friends of ED titles.

Place your order with our distributor, Springer, by calling 1-800-SPRINGER. Once you connect with a customer service representative, please mention the discount code, "APRESSUG" along with the name of your user group, Central Penn Adobe User Group (CPAUG).

Apress is a technical publisher devoted to meeting the needs of IT professionals, software developers, and programmers, with more than 700 books in print and a continually expanding portfolio of publications. Apress provides high-quality, no-fluff content in print and electronic formats that help serious technology professionals build a comprehensive pathway to career success.

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Peachpit
http://www.peachpit.com/store/

(Updated 6-13-08 - increased discount from 30% to 35%!)
User Group members receive a 35% discount off the list price of any of our books.

At checkout, right before you put your credit card number in, you must enter the user group coupon code UE-23AA-PEUF (case-sensitive). This coupon code is an exclusive offer that may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon codes.

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JobOp: Website Design Coordinator

Website Design Coordinator

POSITION #1

· Works in conjunction with the content, design and development teams to create and maintain website text, graphics and page layouts.

· Assists the Website Portfolio Manager with the overall management and accountability of the organization’s intranet and public websites.

· Coordinates the ongoing maintenance, production, and development of all web assets to realize usability and business value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Designs and optimizes graphics and page layouts for the organization’s intranet and public websites.

· Creates, delivers and edits site content and collateral in a timely manner, consistent with the voice, brand and established standards of functionality, clarity and information quality.

· Collaborates with customer experience designers, content specialists, analysts, and UI developers in the coordination of content, navigation, design and development of websites.

· Prepares content from knowledge of topic, supplemented by input from various lines of business and other constituencies.

· Liaison between content specialists, UI developers, and business units while trafficking website maintenance projects.

· Assists in development of web-based standards, guidelines, and conventions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

· Strong background and hands-on experience in web design and layout.

• Experience organizing and writing content for the web.

· Knowledge of web writing practices. Including ability to break down content into simple messages; appropriate layering of content; layout considerations; identification of content patterns, etc.

• Ability to juggle tasks and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.

· Knowledge of web design concepts: usability, page layout, and navigational structures.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Attention to detail.

• Ability to approach tasks with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation.

· Ability to work well individually and within a team environment.

• Ability to adapt to a fast changing environment.

· Candidate must have thorough knowledge of and the ability to work within various web and graphic applications; working knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver and Fireworks preferred.

· Experience trafficking website maintenance for websites a plus.

· Financial services experience a plus.

· Experience with the process of web application development a plus.

Competencies

• Communication
• Creativity/Innovation
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Teamwork

Minimum Experience and Training:

• Applicants must submit an online portfolio or links to websites they have designed in order to be considered.

It is preferred that applicants have 3+ years of web design/production experience with corporate/organizational websites or Bachelors’ degree in related field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create, execute, analyze, and report on usability and user research for current and future versions of our web applications, work with a team that works closely with our users and field staff to understand customer perception of existing products, as well as proposed new products; and work closely with marketing, user interface designers, and development to influence the design of company web.

Included among your duties is conducting various types of research on current and future products, which includes customer site visits, surveys, usability testing, and/or focus groups; communicating results to stakeholders; helping to drive important new features through the development cycle; communicating and driving the resolution of usability problems discovered in testing or other research; championing a consistent and usable interface overall; and performing other duties as assigned.

Customer Experience Designer (position will be determined based on, skills and experience.)

· Willingness to act as an advocate for customers and users.

· Ability to generate website and web application user interface designs based on principles from usability, visual design, interface design and other relevant theories.

· Awareness and understanding of latest web user interface and information architecture trends.

· Apply usability engineering methods to establish user requirements, test design solutions, and evaluate product implementation.

· Experience organizing and writing content for the web.

· Knowledge and experience with web marketing.

· Understands dimensions associated with adoption of web-based products and services.

· Ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems.

· Illustrate complete feature and product design specifications.

· Ability to distill complex business needs into user interface designs, wireframes and HTML mockups, usability requirements, flow charts or use cases, and functional requirements.

· Proven ability to work and coordinate with multiple groups, including business owners, product managers, creative designers, usability engineers, software developers, and business management.

· Ability to partner with technology on design feasibility.

· Experience presenting ideas and concepts to cross-functional teams for validation and buy-in and incorporate feedback appropriately.

· Participate in all phases of the product development life-cycle.

· Willingness to work with Customer Experience team to evolve internal design process.

· Assist in development of web-based standards, guidelines, and conventions.

· Must have a working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript or basic Web development tools such as Macromedia Dreamweaver for prototype creation.

· Must have knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop or Macromedia fireworks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (In addition to specifics listed above (for all levels):

· This job requires a willingness to travel.

· The right candidate will be highly collaborative with excellent organizational skills, strong communication and people skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.

· Flexibility, patience and a willingness to accept criticism as some projects may involve continual changes and updates.

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Ability to adapt to a fast changing environment and multitasking assignments

· Ability to juggle tasks and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.

· Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation.

· Must be a team player and have a positive, customer service attitude.

· Willingness and commitment to learn new technologies and technical skills for use in support of client server or web-based systems.

· Actively pursues self development in current and new web and marketing technologies.

POSITION #2

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create, execute, analyze, and report on usability and user research for current and future versions of our web applications, work with a team that works closely with our users and field staff to understand customer perception of existing products, as well as proposed new products; and work closely with marketing, user interface designers, and development to influence the design of company web.

Included among your duties is conducting various types of research on current and future products, which includes customer site visits, surveys, usability testing, and/or focus groups; communicating results to stakeholders; helping to drive important new features through the development cycle; communicating and driving the resolution of usability problems discovered in testing or other research; championing a consistent and usable interface overall; and performing other duties as assigned.

Customer Experience Designer (position will be determined based on, skills and experience.)

· Willingness to act as an advocate for customers and users.

· Ability to generate website and web application user interface designs based on principles from usability, visual design, interface design and other relevant theories.

· Awareness and understanding of latest web user interface and information architecture trends.

· Apply usability engineering methods to establish user requirements, test design solutions, and evaluate product implementation.

· Experience organizing and writing content for the web.

· Knowledge and experience with web marketing.

· Understands dimensions associated with adoption of web-based products and services.

· Ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems.

· Illustrate complete feature and product design specifications.

· Ability to distill complex business needs into user interface designs, wireframes and HTML mockups, usability requirements, flow charts or use cases, and functional requirements.

· Proven ability to work and coordinate with multiple groups, including business owners, product managers, creative designers, usability engineers, software developers, and business management.

· Ability to partner with technology on design feasibility.

· Experience presenting ideas and concepts to cross-functional teams for validation and buy-in and incorporate feedback appropriately.

· Participate in all phases of the product development life-cycle.

· Willingness to work with Customer Experience team to evolve internal design process.

· Assist in development of web-based standards, guidelines, and conventions.

· Must have a working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript or basic Web development tools such as Macromedia Dreamweaver for prototype creation.

· Must have knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop or Macromedia fireworks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (In addition to specifics listed above (for all levels):

· This job requires a willingness to travel.

· The right candidate will be highly collaborative with excellent organizational skills, strong communication and people skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.

· Flexibility, patience and a willingness to accept criticism as some projects may involve continual changes and updates.

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Ability to adapt to a fast changing environment and multitasking assignments

· Ability to juggle tasks and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.

· Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation.

· Must be a team player and have a positive, customer service attitude.

· Willingness and commitment to learn new technologies and technical skills for use in support of client server or web-based systems.

· Actively pursues self development in current and new web and marketing technologies.

Minimum Experience and Training:

Customer Experience Designer

Applicants must have 4+ years in website and application user interface design on large corporate projects. A Bachelors degree in Information Design, Graphic Design, Industrial design, Communication, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, or related field or equivalent experience is required.

For additional information or to apply please contact:

Carl H. Crozier
Technical Recruiter
e&e IT Consulting Services, Inc.
2010 State Road, Suite 100
Camp Hill, PA 17011
ccrozier@ene-it-consulting.com
www.ene-it-consulting.com
717-975-1664 office
717-503-9049 mobile
717-975-1665 fax

October Meeting - October 31, 2007

Wednesday, October 31, 2007
6-8pm

East Shore Area Library - Computer Lab, 1st floor
4501 Ethel Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
GoogleMap
Information about the meeting location

Meeting Agenda:

• Introduction to the new Central Penn Adobe User Group.
• Basics of Papervision 3D
• "Snippets" - Various short topics and tips - share yours!
  

Please feel free to post a comment if there are any topics that you'd like to see covered, or if you are interested in presenting a topic.

Meeting Location Information

East Shore Area Library - Computer Lab, 1st floor (basement)
4501 Ethel Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
GoogleMap

Computer Lab:
The computer lab is located on the 1st floor (ground level). An elevator provides access to meeting rooms on the lower level. The computer lab is immediately to your right as you exit the elevator. If you come in from the lower level, continue through the corridor, the lab is on your left. No food or drink is allowed in the lab. Space is limited.

Handicapped Access:
Handicapped parking and access to the building is via the main entrance on the eastern side of the building. An elevator provides access to meeting rooms on the lower level.

Parking:
There are parking lots on both east and west sides of the building. Parking on Ethel Street is discouraged. Additional parking can be found in the Colonial Park Mall lot, from which there are two stairways to library property.

Directions:

From Interstate I-83: Exit 50 (Colonial Park). Proceed east to Colonial Road. Turn onto Colonial Road and proceed past the entrance to the Colonial Park Mall. Turn right immediately after Integrity Bank onto Ethel Street. The library is the first building on the right.

From Interstate I-81: Proceed on I-81 to the I-81/I-83 split. Follow signs toward I-83. Take exit 50 (Colonial Park). Proceed east to Colonial Road. Turn onto Colonial Road and proceed past the entrance to the Colonial Park Mall. Turn right immediately after Integrity Bank onto Ethel Street. The library is the first building on the right.

Introducing your new CPAUG Manager, Megan Fister.

I'm pleased to announce that I will be your new Central Penn Adobe User Group (CPAUG) Manager.

This group is for you so I encourage you to share your ideas for how we can make CPAUG yours.

Sincerely,

Megan Fister

Craig Malcolm Petrou steps down as CPMMUG Manager

Thanks to Craig Petrou for all of his hard work and dedication over the years. Wishing you the best of luck, Craig!


Here is his message from October 8, 2007:

It's Hard to Say Good-bye to Yesterday
After 5+ years, Craig Malcolm Petrou steps down as CPMMUG Manager

Since the beginning of Spring 2007, it has become painfully apparent to me, that due to other commitments I haven't been able to devote as much time as I would like to my role as the Central PA-based Adobe User Group Manager and Webmaster.

I also have other prospective interests and business ideas that I wish to pursue, making my available time even scarcer. Something has to change.

It is therefore with much regret that, effectively immediately, I'm stepping down from my role as Manager and Webmaster of the Central PA-based Adobe User Group. In the near future, I will also be taking down the existing CPMMUG.com Web site and discontinuing this e-mail list.

On the brighter side, this Central PA-based Adobe User Group needs someone who is able to contribute as much time as the position deserves, which I feel I am no longer able to do. Far better for me to step aside now and let someone else take my place instead of holding on to a vague promise that my situation will change in the near future.

Please don't take this to mean I am leaving the idea of an Adobe User Group entirely. I will be continuing as Manager of PSECU's internal Corporate Champions Adobe User Group. I may even attend a future Central PA-based Adobe User Group meeting from time-to-time - schedule permitting.

Managing the Central PA-based Adobe User Group has been a fantastic learning experience. I've learned so much through everyone's generosity and willingness to share over past 5+ years. Not only that, but I have made great networking contacts and friends both locally, at Adobe (formerly Macromedia) and Worldwide.

I want to thank everyone that's devoted time, energy, blood, sweat and tears to our Central PA-based Adobe User Group in the past, and I wish you all the best of luck for the future.