• Building websites from the ground up to completion.
• Building and sending emailers.
• Managing web hosting, emails and domains.
• Building custom MySQL databases.
• Building CMS's / Admin areas.
• Responsible for organising your own time and managing web development time scales.
• Direct contact with clients.
• Working with design team to create the best solution for our clients.
• Wire-framing initial concepts.
• Browser testing.
• Beer and pizza consumption.
• Walking Alfie the studio dog.

The ideal candidate would have the following skill sets:

• Strong HTML & CSS skills.
• Intermediate PHP skills (experience of the Codeigniter framework would be an advantage).
• MySQL.

Not required, but beneficial (as you'll be learning these on the job):

• Working on a Mac.
• Appreciation and an eye for design and detail.
• Responsive web design.
• Mobile websites.
• The odd bit of Flash animating (very very rarely).

If you think this role would suit you then please drop us an email to job@drumbeatcreative.co.uk with:

• A link to your portfolio website.
• Three links to commercial websites you have built.
• Your CV (if not on your website).
• Salary expectations.

Andy reaches fame at last with his masterpiece submission to The Poke – a celebrity supermarket brand, d'you get it?? Its only gone and been posted on the site: www.thepoke.co.uk

The Drumbeat drumsticks are officially back! We're currently working away to get them ready to drop on a doorstep near you.

We've just launched a new website on behalf of the BUAV which takes the campaign against product testing on animals to an international audience. 

Cruelty Free International is a new global non-profit organization which spells out the vision to end product testing on animals worldwide. The organisation is an allegiance between the BUAV and US based NEAVS.

Ricky Gervais, the organisation's high profile celebrity ambassador states: "I am delighted to support the launch of Cruelty Free International, the exciting global campaign to end the use of animals in product testing. Animal testing for cosmetics is still allowed in most of the world. That means thousands of animals can continue to die for the sake of a new shampoo. We urgently need a worldwide ban on this cruel and unnecessary suffering." 

With the A-lister's help, Cruelty Free International aims to place the issue of animal testing on the agenda of many governments for the very first time as part of a global strategy to tackle product testing.

The multiple language website features a promo video from the comedian, shot specifically to spearhead the campaign. It also integrates Facebook and Twitter activity to create and capitalise on awareness through social media channels. For supporters, the site features prominent campaigning calls to action enabling them to add their own voice to the cause.

Drumbeat has also created branded Facebook pages to support the campaign.

www.crueltyfreeinternational.org

In the news:

The Drum: Cruelty Free International Website, featuring Ricky Gervais, developed by Drumbeat

We're chuffed we've recently achieved Recommended Agency Register status, after being highly rated by our very lovely clients.

RAR is an online sourcing tool for marketing and procurement professionals to find recommended design, digital and marketing agencies like ourselves.

Thank you to everyone that recommended us!

More info: www.recommendedagencies.com

Corporate brochure for one of the UK's leading privately owned companies. Encompassing the full array of the Groups activities, from ports, to energy, apartments to airports the brochure beautifully showcases the scope and scale of the Peel Group's varied activities. 

Drumbeat has designed and launched a new website on behalf of Pochin Developments Limited, to promote their landmark Midpoint 18 development. 

Drumbeat was appointed following presentations from 5 agencies. Brian Reay, Property Director for Pochin said: "Drumbeat's creative approach and technical expertise impressed us in their presentation and now the site is live I'm pleased to say we are equally as pleased with the finished product." 

The site has been developed to showcase the diverse and bustling nature of the emerging community of businesses at Midpoint 18 and highlight the existing and future phases of the development. 

Andy Heggs Creative Director for Drumbeat said: "We've created a website that does the location justice. Whilst there's planning consent for future phases, it's also already an established, successful and bustling business park and we really wanted this to come through in the design and functionality of the site. We've also introduced a quick search function to help visitors quickly establish if Midpoint 18 suits their accommodation requirements." 

www.midpoint18.com

In the news:

The Drum: Pochin Development Enlist Drumbeat For Midpoint 18 Website

How-Do: Drumbeat Launches Midpoint 18 Site For Pochin

Following a winning pitch, we've designed and produced a new portfolio brochure to showcase the vision and varied businesses of our new client The Peel Group.  Peel is a major player in many sectors, including retail, ports, real estate, energy and media, where it owns MediaCityUK at Salford Quays and Pinewood Shepperton Studios in Buckinghamshire.

The brochure has been designed to give an introduction to The Peel Group's wide range of assets, investments and partnerships, and provide an overview of Peel's current key projects.  

Paul Newman, director of communications, The Peel Group, said: "Peel is a modern, dynamic, forward-looking group of businesses. The new portfolio brochure reaffirms the integrity of the Peel brand and the centre-spread feature does an excellent job of promoting our support and ambition for Atlantic Gateway."

At a handy size, the brochure is designed to be easy-to-use, but the carefully selected paper stocks and finishes help to create a very high quality feel and a sense of understated assurance.  With many of Peel's stakeholders and partners beyond the North West and indeed the UK, we've also created an interactive e-brochure for online distribution.

In the news:

The Drum: Portfolio Brochure Designed To Promote The Peel Group's Services

How-Do: Manchester Agency Bangs The Drum For Peel

Hot off the press, some new work for our friends Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester. Their publications are a real pleasure to work on. With some well established design guidelines and a liberal use of metallics and foil finishes to the print work, the end results are always satisfying!

We're very pleased to have recently started work with Rice Bar & Grill, a restaurant chain offering 'fusion' dishes from all over the world.

Based primarily in Manchester, the restaurant is now undertaking a significant franchise programme, which means the rapid expansion of the business from 6 outlets to a nationwide roll out. 

Our initial remit was to refresh the identity to create a nationally recognisable brand, whilst retaining the essence of the original logo. In addition to this we have also re-designed and produced the new menus for the existing outlets, including both table and takeaway versions, as well as launch materials for the opening of a new Sheffield outlet.

We are currently developing a new website and mobile presence, so watch this space!