Around march Google organizes Summer of Code targeted at students by funding Open Source Projects to enable them to pay interns who deliver on specific features/projects. GNU amongst many other OSS projects participates in the program.

From GNU GSoC project ideas page

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This page has the project suggestions for GNU's participation in Google Summer of Code 2008. Project proposals for 2006 and 2007 are archived separately.

STUDENTS - BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT PROPOSAL:

Please read the GNU Project's guidelines for Summer of Code projects.

Most importantly, please make sure you include all the information requested. If you have questions, please ask
summer-of-code@gnu.org.

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PS: I am not connected to GNU, Google or GSoC

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Seeking a talented front end web designer to join an experienced start-up team. Primary responsibility will be to assist in development of creative solutions in web interface design and data visualization for a completely new web application. While we value experience and a proven track record, what we value even more is fresh ideas and a strong desire to create new solutions for navigating data in today's Web 2.0 environment.

A strong portfolio and work experience are welcome, but we're really looking for a passionate maverick with attention to detail. The technical skills we would also favor include (note that the candidate needs to be comfortable, not an expert, in these areas):

- Experience in Adobe Flash 8/9 Platform (Design, Components, Animation)
- Skilled with GIMP, Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator
- Ability to take designs from flat file to high standard XHTML/CSS compliance quickly and in multiple environments.
- Innovative ideas and familiarity with the issues involved in data visualization and interface design;

Nice to Haves:
- Experience in Actionscript, especially working together with server-side data;
- Working knowledge of Javascript (and ideally AJAX)
- Understanding of usability, workflow of Web 2.0 platforms

This position would be ideal for an upcoming young designer/design student looking for an opportunity to create impact. We are a globally-oriented and merit-based organization, with exciting job growth opportunities. We believe in hiring great talent and compensating accordingly.

If you feel these criteria match you,please contact us at job-601310144 at craigslist dot org

Telecommuting is ok.
This is a part-time, contract job.

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