Web Designer

Summary

Join Granicus as a Web Designer and lead client collaborations in UX research, ideation workshops, and visual design for websites using our CMS platforms. You will work closely with project teams to deliver high-impact designs exceeding client expectations. This role requires expertise in user-centered design, strong communication skills, and proficiency in design software. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for client success and advocating for user-centered best practices. Granicus offers a remote-first work environment and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are a global company with a supportive and engaging culture.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of graphic design experience
• 3-5 years of experience designing for web
• 1-2 years of experience with UX
• Expertise using Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop or similar software
• An understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Familiar with Microsoft Power Point
• Strong command of color theory, image composition, and typography
• A clear understanding of web design fundamentals and systems, such as interface style guides, responsive design, grid systems, and front-end frameworks
• Knowledge of Industry trends and best practices for web interfaces
• Strong foundation in usability and accessibility of UI design
• Strong knowledge of interaction design and methodology
• Solid understanding of user research and user centered design
• Proven experience working with a team to iterate and implement projects
• Demonstrated ability to take a project from concept to launch
• Exceptional communication abilities, effectively summarizing results to create a compelling case for user-centered design decisions
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy – in thinking and execution
• A creative approach to problem solving and aptitude for analyzing constraints and strategizing for better solutions
• A strong online portfolio showcasing design work for the web

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality visual designs (page layouts; templates) that strike a balance between stakeholder needs and usability for end-users while accounting for the peculiarities of designing for the web - i.e. responsive screen sizes, changing content, performance, and accessibility
• Facilitate conversations and UX/design workshops with clients to move them through a mature design process
• Clearly communicate user-centered methods and their value to non-designers
• Deliver design presentations throughout the design life cycle with the ability to clearly articulate the rationale behind design decisions and facilitate decision-making by stakeholders
• Work in partnership with the other designers at Granicus to contribute to and refine our design systems with enhanced components, joyful interactions, and improved processes
• Give partners and peers advice they need to hear versus what they want to hear, in a manner that respects their intelligence and experience
• Collaborate with the operations team (QA, project managers, development) to understand problems and achieve solutions
• Develop UX deliverables, including but not limited to analytics reports, user testing, survey reports and low fidelity wireframes that support established interaction patterns, information architecture and user workflows
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of user-centered design, prioritization skills, attention to detail, versatility, and enthusiasm for client success are cornerstones for this role
• The ideal candidate loves working with clients to bring them along for the creative process and knows how to be an advocate for user-centered best practice in conversations with non-designers

Benefits

• We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
• Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs
• Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more