Elite Web Designer & Developer (Test-to-Hire with Growth Path)

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

We're launching a premium B2B SaaS platform (U.S.-based, founded 2014) and seeking ONE exceptional designer/developer to grow with us.

This is a 3-stage test-to-hire process with clear advancement:

Stage 1: TEST PROJECT (Paid)
- Build a 6-page marketing website
- Professional, clean, modern design
- Fortune 50 quality standards
- Timeline: 7-10 days
- If excellent ? Stage 2

Stage 2: BACKEND APP (Paid Project)
- Design web application interface
- Complex UI/UX requirements
- High-performance expectations
- Timeline: 2-3 weeks
- If excellent ? Stage 3

Stage 3: ONGOING WORK (Long-term Position)
- Constant flow of ad creation
- Marketing graphics
- UI improvements
- New features
- Steady monthly retainer

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WHAT WE DEMAND:

? Design Excellence
- Fortune 50 corporate quality
- "Not a pixel out of place" precision
- Attention to micro-details
- Brand consistency perfection

? Creative Thinking
- Don't just execute - IMPROVE our ideas
- Suggest better solutions
- Think like a designer, not just a coder
- Anticipate problems before we see them

? Technical Skills Required:
- Expert HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript
- React.js experience (preferred)
- Responsive design mastery
- Modern animation/transitions
- Fast page load optimization
- Cross-browser perfection

? Graphic Design Skills:
- Adobe Creative Suite expert
- Social media ad creation
- Marketing collateral design
- Brand identity development

? Work Style:
- Fast turnaround (we move quickly)
- Clear communication in English
- Takes feedback well, implements perfectly
- Available during some U.S. business hours overlap

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WHAT WE OFFER:

???? Competitive Pay
- Fair rates for exceptional work
- Bonuses for exceeding expectations
- Raises as you progress through stages

???? Growth Path
- Test project ? Backend work ? Full-time position
- More responsibility = more pay
- Be part of a growing U.S. company

???? Exciting Product
- Cutting-edge SaaS platform
- Real revenue, real users
- Your work will be seen by thousands

? Flexibility
- Remote work
- Flexible hours (with some U.S. overlap)
- Long-term stability

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HOW TO APPLY:

IMPORTANT: Generic applications will be ignored.

Submit:

1. Portfolio (REQUIRED)
- Show your BEST 3-5 websites
- Include live links (not just screenshots)
- Fortune 50-quality work only

2. Brief Introduction (3-4 sentences)
- Your design philosophy
- Why you're the best choice
- Your availability to start

3. One Design Test (Proves you read this)
- Redesign this basic pricing page: [include screenshot]
- Show us your version (mockup only, 30 minutes max)
- This proves attention to detail + creative thinking

Subject Line: "Elite Designer - [Your Name] - Portfolio Attached"

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EVALUATION CRITERIA:

We're looking for THE BEST, not the cheapest.

? Portfolio quality (50%)
? Attention to detail in application (25%)
? Design test creativity (15%)
? Communication clarity (10%)

Red Flags (Auto-Reject):
? Generic "I'm interested" messages
? No portfolio links
? Template responses
? Poor English communication
? Missed the design test

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NEXT STEPS:

Top 3 candidates will:
1. Have 15-minute video interview
2. Receive detailed Stage 1 brief
3. Quote for test project
4. Best candidate gets hired immediately

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WHY CHOOSE US:

- U.S. company with 12+ years operating history
- Experienced founder (built $179M company previously)
- Real budget, real timeline, real opportunity
- We reward excellence with loyalty and growth
- Your work will matter and be seen

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TIMELINE:

- Applications close: [5 days from posting]
- Interviews: [Week 2]
- Test project starts: [Week 3]
- Ongoing work begins: [6-8 weeks if you excel]

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FINAL NOTE:

We only want ONE person - but the RIGHT person.

If you're truly elite-level, prove it in your application.

Show us you're worth paying premium rates for premium work.

Apply now with your portfolio + design test.