£30000–£36000 yearly
Full-time
Maidstone
Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year Job Description: Header Overview Join our dynamic team as a Web Designer and unleash your creative energy to craft visually stunning, user-friendly websites that captivate and engage. In this role, you’ll blend artistic flair with technical expertise to develop innovative digital experiences that elevate our brand presence. Whether designing responsive layouts or enhancing user interactions, you’ll play a vital part in shaping the digital landscape and driving our online success. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to excellence and innovation. Responsibilities • Develop compelling website designs using digital design principles, ensuring visual appeal and usability across devices., • Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups with tools like Balsamiq, Axure, Figma, and Adobe XD to visualize concepts clearly for stakeholders., • Implement front-end features utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, React, Bootstrap, AJAX, and Node.js to bring designs to life with seamless interactivity., • Optimize websites for search engines (SEO) by applying best practices in content structure and technical performance., • Maintain and update existing websites built on content management systems such as WordPress and Drupal while ensuring website responsiveness and accessibility standards are met., • Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights that inform design improvements; analyze data with Google Analytics and data analysis skills., • Collaborate with developers, content creators, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive branding and functionality across all digital platforms. Skills • Proficiency in digital design tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Acrobat, and VHDL for specialized tasks., • Strong knowledge of interaction design principles, information architecture, wireframing (using Balsamiq or InVision), UI/UX best practices, and responsive web design techniques., • Front-end development expertise with HTML5, CSS3 (including SCSS/SASS), JavaScript frameworks like React and Angular, AJAX for asynchronous data loading, and Bootstrap for responsive layouts., • Experience working with content management systems such as WordPress, Drupal, SharePoint; familiarity with PHP and MySQL for backend integration., • Version control experience using Git; familiarity with Node.js frameworks like Redux; understanding of Python or SQL for data analysis tasks is a plus., • Knowledge of usability testing methods and tools like Visio or Axure to enhance user experience through iterative design improvements., • Ability to perform website maintenance tasks efficiently while ensuring optimal performance through analytics tools like Google Analytics; experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp is advantageous. Embark on this exciting journey where your creativity meets cutting-edge technology! We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values innovation and professional growth—apply today to make a meaningful impact through exceptional web design!