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We need to hire a front-end developer (JavaScript/HTML/CSS) with a focus on web apps and explanatory infographics using JQuery/javascript animation. (PHP/MySQL is a huge plus).

Finding someone who knows Impact means there would be opportunities to make mini-games too, in the context of journalism. If the city has lots of potholes, imagine a mini-game where you have to fill them in but they keep appearing, faster and faster. During an election, it could be a race between the candidates, their heads on top of entities running around, each with different powers. Lots of creative freedom.

I personally want us to develop mini-games in Impact, but strong JavaScript/CSS/HTML knowledge is even more important. For example we do lots of custom Google maps using Fusion Tables as a data source. Here's an example:
http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2012/02/07/decrochage

Here is a web app entirely done in JavaScript/CSS/HTML (saving JSON files).
http://www.journaldemontreal.com/matchendirect

The back-end of this graphic looks almost exactly the same as the front end. The admin drags and drops pucks (jQuery UI) on the ice, which is a canvas layer. The public sees it updated live as the game is being played.

This is a good opportunity for someone who has javascipt talents who also wants to develop games. Si vous pouvez parler français, c'est encore mieux.

Dammit I'm from Montreal but have been in China for a while--7 years+--now. This sounded just like I wanted. Crisss... ;)

C'est vraiment dommage Alexandre, on a carte blanche en ce moment pour faire des choses créatives. Si jamais tu reviens, fais-moi signe.

I will let the community know if we have a project. It might be possible to do an Impact game on contract, without living here. However, we really need an full-time person.

I would have loved this I am sure. Plus the opportunity to go back home, eat steaks, cheese, portuguese grilled chicken, etc. Oh well back to tofu & noodles. :| (actually I shouldn't say this; my wife cooks really well; she's a devil in the kitchen; but I do miss home).

PS: je te ferai signe, c'est promis.

I'm from Toronto. This sounds like the kind of thing I want to get into, but I think I am a year or so away from where I need to be, javascript wise.

Good luck finding someone!