Web Designer (Remote)
My client is looking for MULTIPLE Web Designers who will be responsible for supporting Implementation and Client Support teams through completing website design changes as requested by clients in addition to completing original designs for client homepages, custom page templates, and other web design tasks. Tasks may require both graphic design and coding knowledge (primarily HTML, CSS, and jQuery). These position reports directly to the Manager of Design. This is a remote position.
Essential Functions:
- Determine the design and structure of web pages, employing best practices for web design to create fast, engaging, and high-converting sites.
- Utilize HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery within our bespoke content management system to code responsive webpage layouts and site templates that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. (Note that we do not use WordPress or PHP on our platform.)
- Advise clients on how to optimize pages for performance, user experience, and accessibility.
- Translate mockups, references, and copy into web content.
- Develop expertise working within branding guidelines of major automotive manufacturers and marketing agencies across North America.
- Showcase strong written and verbal communication skills while working alongside other web designers and internal teams, finding solutions to complex problems.
- Balance work and due dates to ensure on-time completion of tasks.
- Ensure that the quality of work meets the company’s high standards.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of UX design principles.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Communications, Computer Science, or related field preferred, but not required
- 3+ years of work experience in web design, including responsive web design
- Advanced proficiency with coding HTML and CSS by hand, employing responsive design principles
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with JavaScript and/or jQuery
- Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver
- Experience working with Content Management Systems
- Familiarity with Bootstrap framework (Bootstrap 3+).
- Knowledge of web accessibility guidelines
- Excellent attention to detail, especially with communication (written and verbal) and meeting deadlines
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
- Portfolio of work showcasing strong design fundamentals