Our client is a dynamic and vibrant company in the IT industry! They provide software and hardware solutions, as well as training, to their industry-specific clients. This niche company is seeking an experienced WordPress Web and Graphic Designer, to grow with their progressive team!BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Web Designer / Graphic Designer will be responsible for planning and creating the look, layout, and features of the company’s various online sites, as well as maintaining and developing the sites on a continuous basis. The successful candidate will be technically strong, in both Graphic Designing and WordPress.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant tertiary degree (in IT, Web Design, Graphic Design, etc.)
  • A minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a Web Designer
  • Strong Graphic Design skills, with a Design portfolio
  • Knowledge of and experience with WordPress ESSENTIAL
  • Good understanding of Search Engine Optimization principles
  • Proficiency in Graphic Design software, including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
  • Proficiency in front-end development web programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, JQuery and JavaScript
  • Excellent visual design skills, with sensitivity to user-system interaction
  • Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues
  • Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
  • Flexible and adaptable and willing to learn new techniques
  • Imaginative!
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drawing up detailed website specifications
  • Designing sample page layouts and features
  • Designing graphics, animations and manipulating digital photographs
  • Designing the website’s visual look – ensuring that it’s in line with company branding policy
  • Proofreading and editing content, debugging code and re-designing web pages
  • Registering web domain names and organising the hosting of the website
  • Creating products that are user-friendly, effective and appealing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Testing the website to ensure that it is working
  • Researching current design trends
  • Continual professional development to keep up to date with new software developments
  • Updating and maintaining websites

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