Senior Web Designer, Creative Services
February 22, 2022
Our Senior Web Designer, Creative Services will lead the development of websites and other digital collateral to promote and gain overall brand recognition for Nickerson and our client-partners.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Create conceptual mock-ups, and design website layouts while balancing the usability, visual appeal, and technical feasibility of the designs
- Create identity systems for websites, apps, and other digital media
- Install and design custom WordPress themes
- Create backup files of websites
- Implement website security protocols
- Establish and maintain digital design standards and best practices
- Develop, resize, and implement high impact graphics for website and other digital applications
- Maintain a strong understanding of website building platforms: WordPress (required), and Squarespace (as a plus)
- Have a finger on the pulse of web design trends, platform updates and other software related to WordPress
- Regularly update websites with new plugins and updates
- Prepare and deliver key website insights through backend analytics including website Behavior Flow, Pageviews, Session Durations, and Bounce Rates
- Have a deep understanding for responsive design across desktop, tablet, and mobile views
- Substantial understanding of SEO best practices and how to leverage them to enhance website performance
- Ability to troubleshoot occasional website issues
- Have an eye for creating on-brand, engaging content for partners
- Create visually stunning, integrated digital marketing campaigns
- Present excellent storytelling skills that convey our partners’ brand vision
- Have experience editing and recoloring photography and video
- Must be able to integrate motion graphics, animation, and video into work
- Implement design quickly, independently, or collaboratively
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficient in HTML and CSS
- Proficient in JavaScript is a plus
- Experience in UX/UI design
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere and After Effects
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven ability to manage client relationships via CRM
- Experience with Harvest or equivalent time tracking software
- Experience with Asana or equivalent project management tracking software
- Experience engaging with or presenting to clients
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
- Experience managing vendors and orders on behalf of clients
- Videography experience is a plus
- Photography experience is a plus
- Email marketing, Mailchimp/Constant Contact or Pardot experience is a plus
- Member of a marketing/design industry-related club or organization is a plus
- 2 years+ experience in marketing/design creation, preferably in the real estate, lifestyle, restaurant, and hospitality sectors
- 4 years+ of experience in web design
- 4 years+ of experience in digital UX/UI design process
- High level of attention to detail
- Must be organized in a digital workspace and comfortable working remotely
Must submit design portfolio for consideration
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible, remote work options
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) plan with matching
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Unlimited PTO
- Amazing company culture and team environment with a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
- Commitment to career enhancement coaching, skill training and certification opportunities, paid participation in industry organizations and networking events, and corporate support of charitable efforts
- Birthday Day Off
- Nickerson is an Equal Opportunity Employer