Web Designer/Developer
This position will be responsible for a full range of design services, including but not limited to production graphics and banners, micro sites, landing pages and full website designs. This person must have a strong sense of design and composition, an understanding of branding, and be a designer, first and foremost. They must work well in a collaborative environment.
The web designer is an original thinker who transforms creative concepts into digital masterpieces using the Adobe Suite or any other tools necessary (WYSIWYG, Notepad++, etc.). The Web Designer/Developer will report to the Owner and work hand in hand with products and Marketing Department. Web designers are team players, skilled at matching strategic direction with appropriate results for the Internet and Web-based marketing initiatives. Attention to detail combined with the ability to conceptualize and execute your ideas in an original and artful way is essential.
Requirements/Skills:
The ability to write standards compliant (X)HTML, CSS, and Javascript (PHP, ASP, HTML5 a plus)
A strong artistic and visual eye for design, applicable to both web and print based projects
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite CS5
Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
Knowledge of SEO and web standards
Solid understanding of designing for the web, including its limitations and challenges
Organized and detail oriented – must be able to quality assess own work
Ability to work as part of a team or individually
Ability to work with existing code or templates and edit as needed
Front and back-end coding of website
Provide a portfolio of work a must
Bonus Skills:
Marketing knowledge or background
Agency experience
Video editing skills
Print design skills
JQuery, AJAX, SQL, CSS3
Primary Responsibilities:
Creation of site layout/user interface from provided design concepts by using standard HTML/CSS practices
Routine daily maintenance of existing sites and applications
Manage project tasks, timelines and communication
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