Position Summary
As a Website Designer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing engaging, user-friendly websites that meet both functional and aesthetic goals. You will work closely with UX designers, developers, and marketing teams to create responsive websites optimized for performance, accessibility, and visual appeal.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and create modern, visually appealing website layouts, interfaces, and digital assets aligned with brand guidelines and business goals.
- Collaborate with project managers, developers, and content creators to translate business requirements and user needs into effective digital solutions.
- Develop wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for desktop and mobile platforms.
- Ensure web designs are responsive, accessible, and optimized across all devices and browsers.
- Integrate UX/UI best practices to enhance usability, engagement, and conversion.
- Create design systems and component libraries to ensure consistency across platforms.
- Keep up with the latest web design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve the website’s visual quality and performance.
- Manage updates and iterations based on feedback, usability tests, and analytics data.
- Assist in implementing SEO-friendly design and collaborating with SEO specialists on content structure.
- Work within Agile or iterative development environments, delivering assets in sprints or milestones.
Requirements
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar.
- Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind, etc.).
- Familiarity with JavaScript, WordPress, Webflow, or other CMS platforms is a plus.
- Understanding of basic SEO principles, performance optimization, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
- Experience with animation tools or micro-interaction design (e.g., Lottie, GSAP) is a plus.
Design Expertise
- Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent visual design skills, creativity, and attention to detail.
- Solid grasp of design principles including typography, color theory, layout, and branding.
- Knowledge of UX/UI principles and a user-centered design approach.
- Ability to interpret wireframes and translate them into polished interfaces.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving attitude and openness to feedback.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and consistency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Web Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Computer Science, or related fields.
- 2+ years of experience in web design or a related role (entry-level candidates with a strong portfolio will also be considered).
- Experience working in a cross-functional team environment (agencies, startups, or in-house teams).
- Understanding of A/B testing, user testing, and design iteration based on analytics.
- Experience working on luxury, high-end, or brand-centric digital products is a plus.