Remote Online Web & Graphics Designer

Are you interested in working on the WebFX Interactive team? Then we're interested in you! Check out this page to learn more about being a Remote Online Web & Graphics Designer.

Desired Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree - preferably in art, graphics, design, advertising, interactive, digital communications, web design, or related degree (GPA above a 3.4)

General Knowledge

• Outstanding skills in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Optimziation
• Web design best practices

Experience

• Experience creating online advertisements
• Experience with social media branding and identity
• Customer service experience
• Proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, or InDesign (bonus)
• Knowledge of web design conventions (bonus)
• Knowledge of user experience (bonus)
• Knowledge of web standards, optimization, and web design best practices
• Basic knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, or PHP/MySQL(bonus)
• Basic knowledge of open source CMS such as WordPress (bonus)

Qualities

• Passion for web visitor conversions, design and web design
• Enjoys typography and color theory
• Committed to delivering high-quality and defect-free projects to clients
• Enjoys creating viral marketing pieces for the web - infographics, motion graphics, social media campaigns, contest design, etc.
• High level of design skill and technical proficiency
• Creative portfolio
• Takes direction well, but also able to make decisions and take initiative
• Energized about web information architecture and user experience design
• Customer service focused
• Strong communication skills
• Up-to-date on the latest web technologies and trends
• Professional, dependable, solid work ethic, detail-oriented, self-motivated
• An eye for detail and a dedication to quality
• Energized about Internet design, functionality and user experience
• Problem solver
• Self-starter and able to manage their workflow independently

Responsibilities

• Working with project managers and other members of the design team to design websites, advertisements, and viral marketing pieces for various clients using the Adobe Creative Suite
• Testing/editing multiple websites to make sure we’re getting the best possible user experience for our clients
• Working on minimal site edits while continuing to learn HTML and CSS
• WebFX designers typically work on 25+ projects a year so there is a high level of variety in work, and two days are never the same
• Learning how to work with various frameworks like WordPress, Magento, and Bootstrap
• Training is provided on all core platforms, tools, and technologies.

Percentage Breakdown

• 25% designing homepage and innerpage prototypes for various clients using the Adobe Creative Suite
• 25% creating online advertisements
• 20% creating social media branding and identity
• 20% creating viral marketing pieces - infographics, motion graphics, online guides, longform graphics
• 10% minimal site edits/learning HTML and CSS

Training

• Our “Bootcamp” web marketing training program will be provided for new WebFX “family members”.
• On-site, state of the art training amenities to facilitate departmental trainings, trend watch reports, and monthly Lunch-and-Learns (remote team members have the opportunity to Skype in for these trainings)

Opportunities for Growth

WebFX grew 250%+ over the past 3 years, and merit-based promotional opportunities are abundant for new family members who meet or exceed position performance metrics.

Compensation

$42K to $44K negotiable if applicant has prior experience (title/responsibilities would change too)

• GPA 3.8+ : add up to $3k to high range
• Elite college or university & graduation with high honors: Add up to $3.5k-$5k to high range

Job Submission Requirements (Note: Primary hiring criteria is applicant sample works)

• Minimum of 3 URLs
• Additional URLs (if possible)
• Resume
• PDF of additional design works desired

Candidates interested in this position may also find interest in: web design, front end development, web development, graphic design, online graphic design, web graphic design, online marketing, digital marketing, internet marketing, etc.