Website Designer

Innovative US-Based Digital Media Agency needs a Full Time Web Designer. We are not looking to sub-contract other companies.

This is NOT an entry level position. We are looking for a proficient designer who can work independently, is a good communicator (English language) and can meet deadlines. You must have a portfolio to show your body of work (must be able to demonstrate website design and graphic design).

Primary tasks: Website design/editing and being able to create graphic elements needed for the web design. Potentially supporting our content team with graphic design for social media.

Availability to work 9 am -5 pm USA Eastern Time zone (New York time) Monday- Friday. and be available for teaUpgrade to see actual infoetings.
A must:
- WordPress website development
- Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator proficiency and access to your own applications
- Provide link to your portfolio showing examples of both web design and graphic design and list the WordPress themes that
you have worked with.

A plus:
- Knowledge and have worked with Avada Premium WordPress theme (By Themefusion)

Web Design skillsets needed:
• WordPress design expert level
• Avada WordPress theme proficiency (we exclusively use this theme)
• Taking a key role in the design and layout of a website
• Creating Photoshop Design Files (PSDs) for visual layout of web pages and converting designs into HTML and CSS
• Knowledge of Figma a plus
• Working with other teams to meet company-wide targets
• Implementing and maintaining high quality SEO policies and incorporating them with web content and images
• An understanding of the key principles of branding
• Knowledge of typography
• An understanding of color theory
• Knowledge of user experience best practices
• Reporting to senior management
• Collecting and analyzing data on website usage to improve performance
• Responding to reports of technical problems and working with the team to fix them quickly
• Liaising with Copywriters, Graphic Designers and Developers to ensure that tasks are completed on time
• A flexible approach and a willingness to accept feedback and incorporate it into designs
• Proficiency in graphic design software and technologies (such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Proficiency in latest versions of Adobe Photoshop (CC) and Illustrator (CC)
• Conceptualizing visuals based on requirements
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Creating images and layouts by hand and/or using design software
• Color coordination of graphic designs with branding colors and web design concepts to work cohesively
• Testing graphics across various media (proper sizing)