Assistant Web Designer
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Web Design Assistant who will create visually appealing and user-friendly websites that meet our client’s specific requirements.
Are you a talented Web Designer looking to bring your skills to the growing world of design? Do you love finding creative solutions to fun, challenging projects and having the latest in web technology at your fingertips? If you answered yes, then we want to hear from you!
We pride ourselves on our websites standing apart, so we are looking for someone with a graphic design or UI/UX background with enough technical skills to implement their designs
If you think you can help us step up our game, then you’re in the right place. Show us some of your work and let’s chat.
To be considered for this position, please complete the application below.
Responsibilities
The role will include coding signed off designs into working web page templates in t and then integrating those into content management systems. The role will include some client communication in order to keep clients informed of your progress as well as handling client feedback and support. The role will also necessitate providing estimates for tasks and timescales.
- Create wireframes and graphic design elements for websites
- Manage projects to ensure timely completion and exceptional quality;
- Create designs and visual assets for landing pages and other web experiences using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator;
- Work within our content management system (CMS) to format content and configure functionality;
- Collaborate with print designers and copywriters to create cohesive and impactful creative for our campaigns;
- Understand project requirements and concepts
- Use various techniques to create drafts, models and prototypes
- Pitch creative ideas
- Collaborate with team members to launch projects
- Use feedback from other designers to improve
- create digital marketing materials for social media and other platforms.
- Build responsive webpages, following best practices to ensure optimal performance and cross-browser and device compatibility
This is a unique opportunity for a bright, ambitious and hardworking individual.
You have
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- A passion for the web and an eagerness to learn
- Experience with accessibility standards;
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities;
- Experience designing for marketing campaigns;
- Experience with Content Management and eCommerce platforms (eg, WordPress, Woocomerce) or any other CMS
- Solid proficiency with design software, specifically Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; and graphics editing tools (e.g. Photoshop, CorelDRAW)
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- Proactive problem solver and quick thinker;
- Familiarity with design techniques (e.g. prototyping)
- Understanding of visual elements (layout, type and fonts)
- Strong MS Office Skills (Word, PPT, Excel)
- Enthusiastic, collaborative, and flexible
- Forward thinking with an understanding of social media and online reviews
- Proven ability to prioritize, organize and proven ability to meet deadlines
- Analytically minded with ability to be detail-oriented identifying bigger trends
- Creative thinking and initiative are encouraged
- Strong communication and collaboration skills;
- An ability to work autonomously and manage your workload and deadlines effectively
- A readiness to embrace and use new approaches and to keep up-to-date with industry advances
- Interest in web design, user-experience, and just making cool stuff
Not essential but it would be good if you have
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- Good understanding of SEO principles
- Interest in web design, user-experience, and just making cool stuff
- Digital strategy experience
- Experience with emerging web technologies.
- Experience with Adobe Suite of design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, or Premiere Pro)
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
- Has an understanding of color, typography, composition, and basic visual design principles.
- Picture research, understanding of design principles, photo-editing software.