Web Designer Contractor

Posted on: 
August 30, 2024

Join Our Team as a Web Designer!

Hey there! We’re a tech integrated 🔌and fast-growing digital marketing company, and we’re on the lookout for a talented 👨💻 Web Designer to join us on a contract basis. We’re all about transparency, innovation, creativity, building relationships, and ultimately helping our client's businesses grow. If you’re a creative soul 👻 with a knack for designing stunning websites that wow users, we’d love to have you on board!

Job Summary

As a Web Designer at us, you will be responsible for 🎨 designing, creating, and amplify cool websites for our clients that live and breathe their brand and business. You will work closely with our 🤝 Chief Creative Officer, marketing, project managers, development, and content teams to deliver visually appealing and user-friendly web experiences. In the email, if you read this write cotton-candy at the end. This role requires a blend of creativity, technical skills, and a keen eye for detail. 👀

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop engaging, user-friendly websites.
  • Maintain consistent design that aligns with brand guidelines.
  • Optimize websites for all devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) with responsive design.
  • Work with marketing and development teams to update and enhance websites.
  • Keep up with the latest web design trends and technologies.
  • Offer creative ideas for redesigns and new site launches.
  • Conduct usability tests and gather feedback to enhance user experience.
  • Test and problem solve websites for issues, broken links and bugs.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for new pages and features.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Web Designer or in a similar role.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing web design projects and proficiency with design tools (Webflow, Framer, Wordpress, Squarespace, Wix, Figma, ect. (Ya know.. normal tools to build and plan websites).
  • Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.
  • Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., Webflow, Framer, Wordpress, ect.).
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong attention to detail 👁 and a keen eye for aesthetics.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, Liquid or other relevant coding languages.
  • Experience with e-commerce websites (Shopify, ect.) and knowledge of SEO principles.
  • Basic understanding of front-end development frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS).
  • Knowledge of graphic design software (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud).
  • Understanding of Google Analytics, Google Tag manager, Google My Business, etc.
  • Knowledge of web optimalization, WEBP format, benchmark testing, Google Lighthouse, etc
  • Back-end tools like cPanel, FTP, domain, DNS, etc.

Tools

  • Content Management Systems (CMS): 
  • Webflow, Framer, Wordpress, Squarespace, Wix, Figma, ect. (Ya know.. normal tools to build and plan websites)
  • Design Tools: 
  • Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch.
  • Web Development Languages: 
  • HTML, CSS.
  • Front-End Frameworks (Nice-to-Have): 
  • Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Liquid.
  • Graphic Design Software (Nice-to-Have): 
  • Illustrator, Photoshop, After effects.
  • Analytics tools (Nice-to-Have): 
  • Google Analytics, Google Tag manager, Google My Business, Google Lighthouse, etc

🌟 Interested? Submit your portfolio, resume, and a short cover letter to HR@blacklightgrp.com. Please include "Web Designer Application" in the subject line of your email. See you there soon! 😎

Application Deadline

We will look at the applications as they come in.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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