Web Designer and Developer w/ Dr Sabaghian

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park invites applications for a part-time Web Designer and Developer. The role focuses on adopting WordPress as the CMS, creating wireframes and prototypes, and ensuring usability across platforms.

You will update content, draft a CMS update manual, and refine design iterations to achieve the final product. Requirements include basic HTML5/CSS3 knowledge, familiarity with CMS and hosting/domain processes, and a strong design sense with attention to typography

Qualifications

• Familiarity with hosting services and domain registration processes.
• CMS experience with WordPress is required.
• Basic knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3.

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes, mockups and prototypes for layouts, color schemes and typography.
• Ensure intuitive navigation and overall usability across devices.
• Update site content and draft a short CMS manual for post-design updates.
• Revise and upgrade designs to reach the final version.
• Ensure the website works smoothly on mobile and tablet devices.
• Perform testing of functionality, content accuracy, and performance.

Skills

WordPress CMS

HTML5

CSS3

User experience

Web design

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of IST is seeking applicants for part-time job of Web Designer and Developer.

Job duties to include:

• 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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