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Robert Walters
2003/2004

Web site redesign and advertising microsites for international recruitment company Robert Walters' 23 offices in 13 countries.

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Content-heavy site Information relevant for both Employers and Job seekers Detailed job search forms that were easy to use Redesign of back-end system for admin staff and agencies Animated location map with famous landmarks to help find the office nearest you Accessibility features include: Access keys, site map, alt tags Interactive Salary Survey Downloadable timesheets for Temps/Contractors Microsites for clients such as Bulldog Broadband, O2, Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4 U http://www.robertwalters.com

I was required to pitch for this redesign of all 23 Robert Walters sites. The old design was very dark and mainly in burgundy and dark green and they wanted something lighter and more modern. An existing library of conceptual black and white images worked well with the new lighter framework and each country's department head had their own ideas about how they wanted their site to look so I had to liaise with the heads of over 13 countries at the start of this project.

I originally started working for Robert Walters part-time 3 days a week, however my workload soon grew and I became responsible for the whole of Robert Walters marketing design work and accepted a full-time position.

The work was varied and included the design of client recruitment microsites, highly styled html emails, banner advertisements and printed marketing pieces. I also created the original Walters Interim brand and website.

Walters Interim
2004

Web site design and identity creation for Walters Interim - the the French and Belgium based subsidiaries of Robert Walters PLC specialising in contract recruitment. Walters Interim sources suitable candidates for temporary positions in the banking, service and industry sectors.

Multi-language site in French, Dutch and English Information relevant for both Employers and Candidates Detailed job search forms that were easy to use Use of Flash to reinforce core messages and brand values Interactive Salary Survey Logo and Identity creation, including templates and other printed stationery www.waltersinterim.com (recently changed)

Working alongside the Manager of Roberts Walters France and the Manager of the soon-to-be-launched Walters Interim I set about creating a new style with a fresh modern look. Taking the core values of Robert Walters yet interpreting them in a fresh new way that better suited the contracting nature of the business.

The site design was a challenge as this was the first time we had created a multi-lingual site in house.

My original design was in use until only recently when it was redesigned to cope with the opening of a second new office based in Belgium. The colours and original branding remain unchanged.