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creative partnerships
We're always looking for talented, passionate and creative freelance designers, copywriters, developers, illustrators or photographers to form new creative partnerships. Are you a perfectionist with a sense of humour who would like to work with us on a freelance basis?
Simplicity in a nutshell. We are a creative web design studio based on the outskirts of the Cotswolds in Oxfordshire. Our greatest asset is our understanding of the bigger picture: digital media, social interaction, branding and usability. Simplicity is a place where ideas come to life. Find out more about us.
Our values are simple. We practice what we preach. We are passionate about what we do. We enjoy working as a team. We love simplifying complex matters. We believe in thinking differently. We look at things creatively. We are practical and hands-on. We partner with only the best.
Creative roles:
Freelance Web Developer
Freelance Copywriter
Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelance SEO, Google Adwords, PPC Specialist
You would need to be based in the local area - Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and be available for client meetings locally. See below details or contact us.
Freelance Web Developer
The role and requirements:
Analyse user requirements and/or work to a brief provided by Simplicity.
Develop website and content architecture (scripting, middle-tier components, database design).
Determine appropriate architecture and technical solutions.
Skills in CSS, CMS, eCommerce, Wordpress.
Proficient in web development using JSP, Java, CSS, SSL, XML, XSLT, PHP, (X)HTML.
Experience working with relational database systems such as MySQL ideal.
Up-to-date knowledge of Internet technologies, trends and Internet security.
Typical activities:
Translate front-end design concepts into a working website.
Develop ecommerce sites with CMS functionality based on front-end design concepts/wireframes.
Develop and maintain new or existing dynamic HTML, PHP, ASP, CSS, Java and SQL.
Design and develop relational database systems and their web interfaces.
Refresh web content to ensure accuracy and timeliness of content.
Website optimisation and accessibility.
Get your creative juices flowing 
Freelance Copywriter
The role and requirements:
Write highly effective, original, attention grabbing, hard-hitting and targeted marketing copy.
Match the the right tone of voice to the target audience.
Highly Internet-savvy with a working understanding of website structures and navigation.
Thorough understanding of search engines, keyword analysis, keyword placement techniques.
Good understanding of SEO, Google AdWords, ideally Adwords qualified.
Up-to-date with online marketing trends, blogging, social media, online PR.
Typical activities:
Write clear, persuasive copy for web, email, press, brochures, case studies, podcast scripts.
Edit and proof-read copy.
Distill high-level concepts into relevant and persuasive messages.
Adapt content and style to unique and diverse audiences.
Get your creative juices flowing
Freelance Graphic Designer
The role and requirements:
Working to a brief agreed with the client and Simplicity, you develop creative ideas and concepts.
The work demands creative flair and strong visualisation skills.
Up-to-date knowledge of industry software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat.
Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
Typical activities:
Meet clients to discuss the objectives and requirements of the job.
Interprete the client's business needs and develop a concept to suit their purpose.
Think creatively to produce new ideas and present finalised concepts.
Estimate time taken to complete work and provide quotes for clients.
Get your creative juices flowing
Freelance SEO, Google Adwords, PPC Specialist
The role and requirements:
Maintain and manage SEO strategies.
Perform keyword research.
Ideally Google Adwords certified.
Excellent knowledge of site analytics solutions such as GA.
Knowledge of XHTML, CSS, W3C, XML/RSS.
Understanding of offsite & onsite optimisation factors.
Up-to-date understanding of online marketing trends, blogging, social media, online PR.
Typical activities:
Set-up and manage integrated SEO strategies, Google Adwords/PPC campaigns.
Optimise landing page content.
Link building.
Get your creative juices flowing
Creative partnerships. If you share the same professionalism and customer commitment, contact us.
Agencies. We are able to accommodate contract-based projects. Find out about availability.
Creative partnerships, contact us.
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Our creative juices are flowing. We're currently accepting new projects. Get in touch with us to have a chat about your plans and any ideas you may have, call us on 0845 116 0707.
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