Web Designer and Developer w/ Dr Sabaghian

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a web design-focused role to develop and manage university sites using WordPress. You will create wireframes, prototypes, and layouts with attention to color schemes, typography, and usability for desktop and mobile devices.

You will ensure cross-platform compatibility, update content, and deliver a concise user manual after design and development phases. Basic HTML5/CSS3 knowledge is required, with a strong eye for design quality.

Qualifications

• Understanding of website design (hosting services, domain subscription) process.
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), especially WordPress.
• Basic understanding in HTML5 and CSS3.
• Ability to design a functionally flowless website that works across other platforms.
• Have a good taste in design (colors, typography, layouts and UX).
• Be detailed oriented, independent problem solver and professional with great work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Search for hosting website and domain registration solutions.
• Research other academic websites and collect best practices to brainstorm ideas.
• Adopt and integrate WordPress as the CMS for website development.
• Create wireframes, mockups and prototypes for layouts, color schemes and typography.
• Ensure flow, user navigation and optimal usability.
• Update content and create a short manual on how to update the website after the design and development phase.

Skills

Web design knowledge

WordPress familiarity

HTML5 basics

CSS3 basics

Tools

WordPress CMS

HTML5

CSS3

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Search for hosting website and domain registration solutions
• Research other academic websites and collect best practices to brainstorm ideas
• Adopt and integrate WordPress as the CMS for website development
• Create wireframes, mockup and prototypes for layouts, color schemes and typography
• Ensure flow, user navigation and optimal usability
• Update content and create a short manual on how to update the website after the design and development phase
• Revise and upgrade the design to get the final desired version
• Assuring that website works smoothly on different platforms (mobile and tablets)
• Complete a testing on functionality, content (spelling and grammar), and performance

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies

• Understanding of website design (hosting services, domain subscription) process
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), in specific WordPress
• Basic understanding in HTML 5 and CSS 3.
• Ability to design a functionally flowless website that works across other platforms
• Have a good taste on design (colors, typography, layouts and UX)
• Be detailed oriented, independent problem solver and professional with great work ethics

Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $15.

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