Senior Web Designer

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with our Creative Director, Project Manager, and Development Team to understand project scope and requirements.
• Execute all phases of our design process from a project’s inception through to the launch phase, with roles including content strategy/content auditing, information architecture, wireframing, visual strategy, user experience, asset production, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the design and development teams, as well as our copywriters, using an iterative agile process to deliver a successful solution that effectively achieves the project’s goals and requirements within budget and on time.
• Conceptualize and create thought-provoking, visually stimulating original designs that push boundaries and explore exciting visual solutions, while reinforcing a streamlined user experience.
• Clearly communicate the ideas and concepts that inform your design decisions to internal teams and clients. Validate design decisions with research and data as needed, while incorporating design direction and feedback from peers and stakeholders.
• Efficiently manage and track time, while working on multiple projects at a given time in a deadline-driven environment.
• Help continue to promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.
• Remain up to date with current, relevant knowledge of design trends, techniques, and technologies.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in at least one programming language, preferably Javascript, Ruby or PHP.
• Solid knowledge of HTML/CSS.
• Experience with mockup and UI prototyping tools.
• Understanding of security practices.
• Familiarity with network diagnostics tools.