Jr. UX Designer

Socket.dev; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 48,500 - 50,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career growth opportunities

Regular team Lunch-and-Learns

Job summary

WebFX is hiring an entry-level candidate for their Interactive Design team based in Harrisburg, PA. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and exhibit a strong design eye, with training provided in design skills. Responsibilities include partnering with project managers to create user experiences, and developing marketing materials for various clients.

This role offers generous training and career progression opportunities, making it an excellent stepping stone for aspiring designers.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required; all majors are welcome.
• Portfolio submission required to showcase design skills.
• Prior working experience in any field is valued.

Responsibilities

• Design websites and user experiences alongside project managers.
• Create graphics and digital advertisements for client campaigns.
• Perform light website edits using HTML/CSS.

Skills

Design fundamentals knowledge

Strong verbal communication skills

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML/CSS basics

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Figma

WordPress

Google Suite

Job description

About the Role

WebFX is seeking an entry‑level candidate for our Interactive Design team! Our ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree (or will soon have one!), a background in and eye for design, and is excited about building a career in digital design. Basic design skills and background are expected, but no years of professional experience are required – we’ll train you on what you need to know.

The Qualifications: Who You Are

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree: All majors welcome!
• GPA: 3.4 or above

Design Portfolio

• A design portfolio submission is required to be considered – there are no set requirements for how many design samples must be included, but we want to get a sense of your design style and skills!

Suggested Experience and Skills

• Prior experience working, in any field (for example: a part‑time job, summer job, internship, etc.)
• A strong design eye, and an understanding of design fundamentals such as layout, hierarchy, typography, etc.
• Experience working in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma
• Familiarity with web design/UX best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Tools/Technical Skills

• Excel/Google Suite
• Basic HTML/CSS
• WordPress, or a similar content management system

Qualities and Traits

• You’re passionate about creating beautiful, memorable graphics, advertisements, and websites
• You're interested in the web, and like keeping up with new technology
• You're professional, dependable, and self‑motivated
• You take pride in your work and always strive for high‑quality results
• You work with urgency and enjoy getting things done
• You're proactive when it comes to solving problems
• You're a lifelong learner, and are always looking to stretch and grow your skills
• You love thinking both creatively and analytically, and love using data to make decisions

Don't stress if you don't have every experience listed – we hire for soft skills, and believe hard skills can be trained. If the job responsibilities sound interesting, and these traits sound like you, then we want to hear from you!

The Job Responsibilities: What You'll Learn to Do

Design Websites and User Experiences

• Partner with project managers and web developers to design websites for clients and businesses across a range of industries
• Design website layouts, including homepages, landing pages, interior pages, etc.
• Improve website usability and overall user experience through testing and revisions

Create Marketing Graphics and Digital Advertising Materials

• Create promotional graphics, infographics, social media branding and identity, and other branded marketing materials
• Design online advertisements for client campaigns
• Support digital marketing efforts with visually engaging designs
• Enjoy a high level of variety in your work, with our designers regularly involved in over 300 projects per year

Learn Website Editing and Front‑End Basics

• Perform light website edits using HTML and CSS (training provided on the job)
• Grow your front‑end coding skills through hands‑on experience and mentorship

The Benefits: What You'll Get

Comprehensive, On‑the‑Job Training and Career Development

• Initial "career kickstart" training to learn foundational hard skills over the first few months on the job
• Ongoing advanced training sessions from industry experts as you progress further in your role
• Regular team Lunch‑and‑Learns in our on‑site training amenities

Career Growth and Upward Progression Paths

• All our Jr‑level roles represent the first step on an upward promotional path within WebFX
• Merit‑based promotions are abundant for new team members who meet or exceed performance metrics
• Regular 1‑on‑1 check‑ins with a manager to support career growth

Potential Promotional Path for Jr. UX Designer

• Web Designer
• Associate Web Designer
• Associate Lead Web Designer
• Lead Web Designer
• Sr. Web Designer

In‑Person Experience Alongside Our Team of Industry Experts

• This position is based fully in‑office at our riverside campus in Harrisburg, PA. Opportunities for this to evolve as team members advance in their career tenure.

Compensation

• $48,500 - $50,500 (potentially higher based on work experience)

Location

This position is based fully in‑office at our riverside campus in Harrisburg, PA.

Equal Opportunity

WebFX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel within STEM careers. Our goal as an organization is to empower our team to achieve their personal best, bring people together, and provide equal opportunity to do so regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation.