Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strategic America is a creative agency dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. They are seeking a Web Designer who will collaborate with stakeholders to create UX-focused website designs and digital marketing assets, while also maintaining website content and supporting QA efforts.
Responsibilities
- Work with internal design and development teams to create visually compelling websites and digital assets while keeping UX/UI best practices in mind
- Translate ideas and requirements into interaction flows, wireframes, style guides and front-end webpage designs
- Assist in designing digital creative for marketing campaigns (banners, email campaigns, illustrations, etc.) with a focus on a cohesive marketing strategy
- Assist the team in implementing final designs into working front-end solutions that meet specifications and requirements outlined for the project
- Perform routine website content updates, including adding new pages, publishing blog posts, updating copy and imagery, and ensuring content remains current and accurate across client sites
- Assist in QA and testing across multiple browsers and devices to ensure design accuracy and requirement accuracy
- Collaborate and present on designs at key milestones to peer stakeholders
- Collaborate with project managers, content strategists, developers, and other agency personnel on projects
- Bring ideas and improvements to design process and actively find a better way, always
- Stay current on the latest UI, UX, SEO and design trends
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Associates or Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience
- At least one year of related work experience required and online portfolio required
- Proficient knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe XD)
- Design concept skills, including typography, colors, styles, etc
- Knowledge of web and web design best practices, including responsive design and digital user experience
- Experience with WordPress content management system, including familiarity with web page builders (e.g., Avada, Elementor, or similar) with a working knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Strong organization, presentation, and time management skills
- Ability to manage numerous tasks in a deadline driven work environment
- Proactive, resourceful, and strong problem-solving skills
- Comfortable independently managing routing content updates with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization, internally and externally
- Comfortable in client-facing environments (calls, presentations, etc.)
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and other visual design/wireframing tools with front-end design skills preferred
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus plan
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
- Paid time off
Company Overview
Strategic America is a marketing agency that specializes in direct marketing, branding, social media, analytics and digital solutions. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.strategicamerica.com.