Creative Steam are looking to hire a Trainee Front-End Web Developer to work alongside our existing team in the Bristol studio. During your employment with Creative Steam Ltd, you will be trained so that you are able to fully develop and build websites for clients using a variety of platforms such as WordPress, OpenCart and Magento.

You will be taught a range of tactics and learn aspects of web development through practical based training. The right candidate should be keen to learn and have an understanding of PHP, HTML and JavaScript and implement these into successful web development projects.

We are looking for someone with a bright and enquiring mind and has a persistent interest in web development. Although it’s not a specific design role an appreciation of design would be helpful.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Must have knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• ome knowledge of PHP would be an advantage but not essential
• A keen attitude to learn and progress in web development
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English, A*-C.

At the interview process we would like to see/ have access to previous examples of your work.

Creative Steam Ltd was established in 1999 as a Design Agency. Today the company has grown considerably and now has 3 offices in Cornwall, Cardiff and Bristol.

We specialise in three core areas of business:

• Website design – Specialising in dynamic, ecommerce websites.
• Brand Identity and Print Design
• Online Marketing and Hosting services.

We currently actively manage over 250 Web sites on behalf of our clients. Creative Steam Ltd have a very experienced team of designers, developers, programmers and marketers with a wide range of skills.

Creative Steam Ltd can provide bespoke solutions to small and medium sized businesses. Our client base ranges from small enterprise to international banks.

Creative Steam Ltd also works closely with Photographers, Illustrators, Copywriters, Printers, signage manufacturers and exhibition companies in many of its creative briefs.

If you think you’re elegible for the position, contact us at Creative Steam.

Salary £8,500 – dependant on experience.

Many of you may have been pondering about the end of the Mayan calendar today, but as we’ve guessed it numerous of times, the world hasn’t ended. Here at Creative Steam we’re still very much alive and at a great time to witness the end of the YEAR for us!

It’s finally arrived, the last working day of the year for Creative Steam! And as the end of 2012 is fast approaching, we’re reflecting back over the memorable 12 months – and what a memorable 12 months it has been! Over the past year we’ve gained many new wonderful clients and taken on many, many projects.

What will 2013 bring? (aside from a few empty Quality Street tins and us returning with a few extra pounds!) We’ve already lined up great projects for the beginning part of 2013, but keep checking our blog to find out who these great clients will be.

We’re already looking forward to working with all of our existing and potential new clients in 2013. See you on the other side – we’re returning on January 2nd, but in the meantime have a great break, remember the cookies for Santa….oh, and the carrot for Rudolph!

Merry Christmas from the team here at the Creative Steam Bristol & Cornwall studios!

Today we’ve launched a new website for our clients, The Tide House.

With full screen images, this fresh approach to the website is in line with current reflections of the web design market. Visitors are immediately presented with large professional images of the extravagant interior and luxury within The Tide House – something that tourists are instantly drawn to. This is then combined with a small content box situated on each page – also giving the option to remove if required.

With static left hand navigation, visitors can direct their way through the website with simplicity – giving the efficiency and effectiveness that any website needs to offer compelling uniqueness.

The neutral colour scheme prominent throughout the site gives the artifice of the seaside atmosphere and interior within when visitors arrive at The Tide House. Reflecting calmness and subtlety – a perfect base for any hospitality business.

The photographic images that we were supplied with are definitely are something that stands out for The Tide House amongst other hotels in St Ives, Cornwall.

We’re really proud of the design and build of this site, check out The Tide House to see what you think.

We are pleased to announce that Livery Dole’s ecommerce shop is now live.

Taking on a similar approach to their existing website, consumers can now purchase Mitsubishi car parts and accessories online from Livery Dole. Integrated into their Mitsubishi website, this simple, but fundamental build is something that we hope can match existing heights for Livery Dole themselves.

Finding essential car parts and accessories for the Mitsubishi L200 can sometimes be hard; With Livery Dole being known for their trusted knowledge and being specialists within the Mitsubishi cars, they wish to expand their services to all customers.

We set out for something that harmonised Livery Dole’s requirements and with this effective store, shoppers can browse for their wished items at ease. With simple navigation, log-in facilities and availability options, all Mitsubishi car accessories are now under the same roof at Livery Dole.

The ecommerce shop can be found under “Parts & Accessories” within their existing site, be sure to check out the exceptional build here at Livery Dole Ecommerce Shop.

Yesterday we saw the launch of our clients website, Mawdsleys BER Ltd.

Taking on a new and updated approach from the old site, we have updated and combined the best of features to produce a more corporative site for Mawdsleys BER.

In the design we incorporated large scrolling images on the homepage so that visitors are immediately greeted with services that are on offer at Mawdsleys. We incorporated an interactive wheel menu on their pages, which offers an alternative and interesting way to navigate around that particular section of the site.

The dark colour palette and theme throughout the site is in conjunction with the Mawdsleys BER sister site, Pumps Services and Repairs – Mawdsleys Pump Services. This also allows features of the website to have more prominence than others where it really matters.

The navigation and overall layout of the site is very clean. With each category and subject matter incased within its own box, this allows visitors to firmly establish different topics and sectors mentioned throughout the site.

What we think of the website….
“A great design and build, the corporate theme instantly puts Mawdsleys at the high end of their industry. As you move around the site the interactivity is something that immediately stands out and propels interest”

Be sure to check out the new Mawdsleys BER website here.