Position Description:
We are seeking a Web Designer/Front-End Developer to assist in the rapid prototyping of user interface designs for an online account servicing Web site.
Required Skills:
- Expertise in hand-coding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Ability to swiftly create Web prototypes from wireframes and verbal direction
- Strong understanding of usability concepts and best practices
- A knack for designing intuitive layouts and forms for all levels of users
- Aptitude to design optimized Web graphics that maintain an established corporate brand
- Technical savvy and communication skills for conveying ideas and concepts virtually
* IMPORTANT: For a candidate to be considered for this position, a resume and recent online work samples are required. *
General Responsibilities:
- Understand and apply the basics of creative and business strategy.
- Work with Clients, Usability Lead, Creative Director, Copywriter and/or Producer to produce layouts and form designs that are both compelling and cost-effective.
- Produce clean, technically accurate Web files while meeting deadlines.
- Create layouts and prototypes for client presentations and user research
- Effectively communicate design specifications of files to be given to back-end Developers
- Share knowledge and experience across teams
- Work with vendors (Developers, stock photo house, photographer, etc) when necessary
- Understand overall budget constraints of projects
- Able to complete tasks independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage deadlines and production scheduling on numerous, concurrent projects.
- Perform effectively in a demanding work environment and show resiliency to stress.
Required Software Skills:
Photoshop, ImageReady/Fireworks, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.
To Apply: Please contact Heather Wrenn at hwrenn@aquent.com
