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