Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and innovative

Web Designer

to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining engaging, user-friendly websites that align with our brand identity and business objectives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilise a broad range of digital design skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the realisation of compelling online experiences. The successful applicant will possess a strong understanding of user experience (UX), front-end development, and responsive web design principles, ensuring our websites are accessible and optimised across all devices.

Duties

Develop visually appealing website layouts using

Adobe Creative Suite

tools such as

Photoshop

,

Illustrator

,

InDesign

, and

XD

. Create wireframes and prototypes employing tools like

Balsamiq

,

Axure

,

InVision

, and

Figma

to illustrate design concepts and user flows. Implement responsive web designs using

HTML

,

CSS

,

SCSS

, and frameworks such as

Bootstrap

to ensure seamless performance across devices. Collaborate with developers to integrate designs into content management systems like

WordPress

,

Drupal

, or custom platforms using

PHP

,

MySQL

, and

Node.js

. Conduct user research and usability testing to optimise website functionality and user experience (

UX

). Utilise analytics tools such as

Google Analytics

to monitor site performance and inform optimisation strategies. Maintain existing websites through regular updates, troubleshooting, and implementing new features using front-end technologies like

JavaScript

,

React

,

Angular

, and libraries such as

AJAX

and

Redux

. Ensure websites adhere to SEO best practices by optimising content, meta tags, site architecture, and implementing schema markup. Assist in email marketing campaigns via platforms like

Mailchimp

or similar tools, integrating web forms and tracking engagement metrics. Keep abreast of emerging web trends, tools, and technologies to continually enhance design quality and functionality.

Skills

Extensive experience in digital design, interaction design, UI/UX principles, and information architecture. Proficiency in graphic design software including

Adobe Photoshop

,

Illustrator

,

InDesign

,

After Effects

, and animation tools such as

Adobe Animate

or similar. Strong knowledge of front-end development languages:

HTML5

,

CSS3

, with familiarity in pre-processors like

Less

or

SCSS

. Experience with JavaScript frameworks/libraries such as

React

,

Angular

, or similar for dynamic content creation. Knowledge of content management systems including

WordPress

,

Drupal

, or comparable platforms. Familiarity with version control systems like

Git

for collaborative development workflows. Understanding of responsive web design techniques ensuring accessibility across all devices. Skills in data analysis using tools like

Google Analytics

; experience with SQL databases (

MySQL

) is advantageous. Ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and apply findings effectively to improve website performance. Knowledge of email marketing platforms such as

Mailchimp

; experience with SEO strategies is desirable. This role offers an engaging environment for creative professionals eager to develop innovative digital solutions while working on diverse projects that challenge their technical expertise and artistic sensibilities.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,420.00-48,802.14 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX