Sr. Web Designer

This position contributes to the creative process in producing, enhancing, and maintaining the company’s UI on the website, along with other various demo and production websites, images, digital media and tools. This position is also responsible for creating, producing and disseminating print/web projects which enable a strong brand image and customer experience. Position contributes to the overall Web Communications strategy, customer service and retention strategies, and special projects as required by current and future business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:
· Create visual concepts (digital and print media) that match the content and image desired by the business, and when necessary, business partners that also fit within the Company’s global image.
· Create design prototypes, including marketing promotions, banners, site navigation, and lay-out of content for business related websites.
· Contribute to design and production process of overall web architecture with special focus on usability issues and short click-throughs.
· Ensure that print and web content is accessible and logical; recommend improvements if necessary to both design and functionality.
· Perform maintenance and updates to existing websites and other digital media when requested by internal and external clients.
· Stay informed of changes to industry and technology standards and advise team members of necessary or recommended design/functional changes to ensure compliance and accessibility.
· Contribute to the overall development of the Company’s Web Communications / Marketing / Customer Service teams, group objectives, and business goals.
· Collaborate on a daily basis with other development, marketing, customer operations and sales support staff and management team members.

Desired Technical Skills:
· Advanced knowledge of digital imaging and illustration with Adobe software, including: Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
· Knowledge of JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, dynamic HTML.
· Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
· Experience with existing and emerging W3C standards as it relates to cross-browser development
· Proficiency in graphic design and photo editing.
· Experience in creating print and other media materials for transitional marketing/PR projects.

Requirements:
· 3+ years experience as a Web and Graphic Designer working in ecommerce, entertainment or financial industries (focused on Consumer Services/Products).
· 2+ years of experience in Web Design, of which a minimum of one year producing table-less, XHTML, standards-compliant cross browser, and gracefully-degrading code.
· Bachelor’s degree in a related computer sciences and design field.
· A strong online portfolio with no less than three sample designs.
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as identified in written samples of work and previous presentation experience.
· Superior attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and creativity in problem-solving.
· Superior knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques.
· Ability to work in a team and demonstrate work, design, and functionality to the business.
· Participates in professional association(s)