Website Designer

Overview We are seeking a talented and innovative Website Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating visually compelling, user-friendly websites that align with our brand identity and business goals. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop engaging digital experiences, utilizing a broad range of design and development tools, and ensuring optimal website performance. The Website Designer will play a key role in shaping our online presence through creative design, technical expertise, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

Design and develop responsive, aesthetically appealing websites using tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Implement interaction design principles to enhance user engagement and usability across various platforms.

Create motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects or Adobe Animate to enrich website content.

Develop and maintain websites built on platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or custom solutions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and frameworks such as Bootstrap, React, Angular, or Node.js.

Optimize websites for SEO best practices and ensure web accessibility standards are met for all users.

Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and improve user experience (UX/UI).

Analyze website data using Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics to identify areas for improvement and implement data-driven enhancements.

Maintain existing websites through updates, troubleshooting, and regular content refreshes to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Strong proficiency in digital design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, InVision, Balsamiq, Axure, and Figma.

Expertise in interaction design, visual design (UI/UX), typography, and information architecture.

Experience with front-end development including HTML5, CSS3 (and preprocessors like SCSS), JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular), AJAX, Bootstrap, Node.js, Redux, Less/SASS.

Knowledge of web accessibility standards and usability principles to create inclusive digital experiences.

Familiarity with content management systems such as WordPress and Drupal; experience with website maintenance is preferred.

Understanding of SEO strategies and digital marketing tools including Google Analytics and Mailchimp.

Ability to analyze data for insights into user behavior and site performance; strong data analysis skills are a plus.

Excellent communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders across departments; ability to translate business needs into creative solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a creative professional passionate about shaping engaging online experiences through innovative design and technical expertise.

Pay: $15.00-$25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person