Web Designer

Job Description
We are looking for a talented creative web Designer to develop high quality websites
The ideal candidate should have an eye for clean design and possess superior user interface design skills.
The right candidate will have prior experience bringing products to life and has demonstrated experience in designing usable web-based interfaces
The ideal candidate must be a critical thinker with a strong design sense, a strong technical background, and an eye for making things better
The individual is proactive, creative, collaborative, and passionate about design in an entrepreneurial environment
Key Responsibilities
Validate designs through rapid prototyping, user research, design review and collaboration with the design, development and product management team.
Contribute directly to the development of products and features by providing front-end assets and deliverables
Help maintain a consistent graphic system and visual language for our clients brand
Assisting with the creation of a platform-wide style guide and its components
Develop wireframes, rapid prototypes, user interfaces, and comp designs
Design UI using front-end code in HTML, CSS, JQuery, and JavaScript to interface with backend code
Use advanced CSS techniques to solve design issues
Perform usability tests on interface design to insure cross-browser compatibility
Use Test and Target to serve up segmented content and for A/B and multivariate testing
Provide expert design guidance and recommendations for improving websites
Collaborate with content, marketing, and programming teams
The ideal candidate will be a hybrid, with strong graphic design creativity as well as front-end development skills, utilizing dynamic web programming experience.
Qualifications
1-3 years of relevant work experience, including demonstrated experience in designing usable web-based interfaces preferred
Dedicated, action-oriented, flexible and strong attention to detail
Passion for website design
Strong creative, design and interactive skills; strong communication and presentation skills
Ready to learn and improve on existing skills
Experience Requirements:
Experience in designing websites with a capacity for simplifying complexity
Expert knowledge of front-end markup (HTML/CSS, etc), including responsive design techniques
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, php/Mysql and JavaScript
Experience with enterprise Content Management Systems (WordPress and Joomla)
A clear understanding of design-centered processes, proven methodologies for identifying and solving problems
A diverse portfolio that exhibits excellent use of typography, color, imagery and graphic elements
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design and wire-framing tools
Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques, and technologies
A strong understanding of brand development and multi-channel marketing concepts
Strong entrepreneurial skills
Ability to lead and manage a team
People and interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Ability to work under very tight deadlines
Time management abilities
Problem solving skills
Ability to teach others about website design