Flying Hippo is constantly scanning the globe searching for the most talented and skilled people to fill our ranks. If you’re smart, passionate, energetic, and a problem-solver, the Hippo might just give you a second look.  If you think you’ve got the stuff the Hippo is looking for, give us a call, we’d love to talk with you.

We are currently interviewing for the following positions:

Web Designer

Flying Hippo is seeking a qualified web designer to build whole sites or site elements for high-end web projects in partnership with our design and programming team in Des Moines, Iowa.  

Ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Flash creating original, creative designs and connecting Flash with back-end data via XML or other methods.  

Ideal candidate will also have extensive experience integrating site design to WordPress CMS and utilizing WordPress extensions.

The position requires design skills, but also strong written and competent oral presentation skills.

Please submit your resume and design portfolio, including web site samples, graphic design work, relevant URL's and any other samples relevant to your qualifications for this position.

Specific Skills

Flash, HTML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, WordPress, XML, some JavaScript

Hippo Groomer/Feeder

Qualifications: Applicant must have knowledge in brushing and bathing 2-ton mammals with delicate wings. Must be intimately familiar with feeding and mating habits of hippos and willing to fly to remote jungle locations.

Applicant must also have a flight license and good sense of direction in order to guide the Hippo into uncharted, remote territories. Must not be scared of heights!

If you would like to join Des Moines Top Web Development studio, then submit your resume to jobs@flyinghippo.com.