Web Designer

• They should have a background in art or design and is highly visual by nature.
• They should also be well-versed in creating a user experience (UX) that makes sites easier to navigate, visually appealing and enhances the user’s ability to find what they’re looking for.

• Be really proficient in use of Adobe Photoshop and know a great deal of the tools that the software provides, to create, edit, and compose your design concepts/comps.
• Have good background knowledge of HTML, keeping in mind how your designs can be translated into full, working, viewable pages
• Know a great deal of photo editing and manipulation in Adobe Photoshop
• Know how to recreate designs from scratch (anywhere from PDF files sent over by the client to basic layouts in pixilated GIF or JPEG formats)
• Have some knowledge in branding and logo creation
• Have some knowledge in using vector programs like Illustrator for creation of maps, logos or other collateral that may be required in hi-resolution.
• Have a working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and all it’s animation limitations, to help guide you in the creation of animation storyboards for websites that have such requirements
• Keep abreast of the latest design trends, tips and tricks
• Ensure that the comps you submit meet August 99 Design Standards
• Know how to use Salesforce to check for your tasks and send updates to your projects
• Complete your comps and have them uploaded by the set deadline, and have your Team Leader and AD/DS updated of the project’s status using Salesforce
• Inform your Team Leader and/or Department Head if you’re reporting late for work or if you’re unable to come to work for whatever reason
• Observe proper decorum in the office and observe allotted break times
• Make all your source files (Photoshop and in cases Illustrator or other vector files) accessible to your Department Head and co-designers.
• Be collaborative with your co-designers and to share resources that may benefit the Design team as a whole
• Perform QA duties when necessary
• Express viewpoints and opinions during Design meetings and make suggestions if you think it will help better August 99’s design processes
• Take over projects or tasks that were started by or assigned to other designers in case the primary/original designer is overloaded with tasks
• Report projects or tasks to your Team Leader and/or Department Head for cases where the client or Project Manager’s requests don’t follow set standards and procedures
• Must complete the Web Designer training and pass the exam.
• Must be excellent with conceptualizing projects.

• Creative
• Detail-oriented
• Self-discipline/strong work ethic
• Consistency
• Great attitude
• Shows great initiative
• Resourcefulness
• Desire to learn and grow
• Ability to anticipate clients’ needs
• Well organized
• Patient
• Great communication skills
• Coachable
• Risk taker

• Must have excellent design skills.
• Exceptional skills in the use of Adobe Photoshop.
• Knowledgeable in Adobe Illustrator.
• Must be reliable, proactive, resourceful, and able to take initiative.
• Web-savvy art skills and able to create concepts to translate a client’s site requirements visually.
• Well-organized, self-directed, able to multitask, and understands the importance of detailed, professional-quality work.
• Needs to have solid artistic and design skills.
• Should have basic to advanced coding knowledge.
• Proficient in graphic design.
• Familiar with SEO and Internet Marketing.

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