Remote Web Designer

Summary

Join our team as a Web Designer and contribute to the success of our clients by creating fast, engaging, and high-converting websites. As a mid-level position, you will be responsible for completing website design changes, original designs, and other web design tasks while utilizing HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Communications, Computer Science, or related field
• 3+ years of work experience in web design, including responsive web design
• Excellent attention to detail, especially with communication (written and verbal) and meeting deadlines
• Advanced proficiency with coding HTML and CSS by hand, employing responsive design principles
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with JavaScript and/or jQuery
• Knowledge of design concepts and principles, including (but not limited to): color theory, typography, layout, balance, hierarchy
• Familiar with responsive web design concepts
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver
• Portfolio of work showcasing strong design fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Determine the design and structure of web pages, employing best practices for web design to create fast, engaging, and high-converting sites
• Facilitate the unique business goals of individual clients, as well as the larger goals of their associated marketing groups
• 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
• Advise clients on how to optimize pages for performance, user experience, and accessibility
• Become a subject-matter expert on the topics of performance, user experience, and accessibility, advising clients on how to make their site the best it can be
• 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
• Stay informed and ahead of industry trends, incorporating modern techniques in projects and designs
• Balance work and due dates to ensure on-time completion of tasks
• Ensure that quality of work meets the company’s high standards
• Adapt to process changes while maintaining a positive attitude
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of UX design principles

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company matched 401K plan
• Flexible PTO + Sick Leave
• 6 weeks paid Parental Leave
• 8 Paid National Holidays
• Company-paid basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Optional Healthcare/Dependent Care FSA Account