Part-time Graphic/Web Designer
We are looking for a talented, hard-working designer who has a strong graphic design background for print, as well as above average knowledge of web design. The individual hired for this position will have an immediate impact on our products, and will work directly with our management, lead designer, technology team and marketing department.
This contract position requires 2-3 days per week in house. Initially, the focus will be on shoring up our print assets followed by an introduction to our web projects. The right person may be a candidate for eventual full-time employment.
The ideal candidate:
- has agency experience and a strong background in the development of brands/advertising campaigns
- is eager to hone and enhance their web knowledge
Requirements:
• a positive, “can-do” attitude
• strong design capabilities related to print
• branding and ad campaign experience
• logo and graphic design
• strong knowledge of HTML
• strong knowledge of CSS
• strong knowledge of Photoshop and other Adobe programs
• excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to visualize and development clean, functional user interfaces
• Ability to understand our business model, market and end user needs
• Experience with information architecture
• Although not a requirement, creation of copy as well as SEO experience would be an added benefit.
• ability to work independently
• desire to learn
You will have the opportunity to:
- work directly with the design and development team
- work directly with management
- have an immediate impact on our current product offerings
- improve design knowledge and toolset
- work with HAML, Ruby on Rails, jquery and prototype
- design sites end-to-end
- extend current products
- build mobile interfaces
- participate in creative meetings
- participate in information architecture
- participate in user interface design
- exposure to SEO, content development and online marketing
To be considered:
- send links to or screenshots of print AND web work
- tell us why you’d be a fit for this position
- provide your current availability
- include your compensation requirements
- you must be LOCAL and be willing to be in house