Bryanston: Web Designer posted by RMV Solutions

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Responsible for creating and maintaining companys websites for the various brands. Conceptualising and implementing creative ideas.

SCOPE

• To manage and design all digital marketing requirements for the organization brand website and marketing requirements
• Ensure brand websites and marketing emails content are up to date, both front end and back end
• Generate reports on websites update content, new page layout design with the understanding of various brand Corporate Identity, UX design and SEO.

• Frontend Website design and development
• Website UX design and understanding
• Content maintenance of current websites
• Updating of current website
• Meeting with clients for digital marketing requirements
• Generating reports of websites
• Conceptualising creative ideas with clients
• Testing and improving the design of the website
• Maintaining the appearance of websites by enforcing content standards
• Designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are in line with branding for clients
• Working with different content management systems
• Communicating design ideas using user flows, process flows, site maps and wireframes
• Incorporating functionalities and features into websites
• Designing sample pages including colours and fonts
• Preparing design plans and presenting the website structure
• Working with the IT department to maintain security updates

TEAM WORK

• Build relationships and support all business units within the company

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

• Continuously develop product knowledge, attend industry events/seminars/conferences, and participate in supplier workshops, educationals, exhibitions and trade shows when necessary
• Keep abreast of web design and communication branding trends and technology

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Diploma or degree in design would be preferable
• 3 Years Web Design experience
• Proficient in WordPress
• HTML5 and CSS3 knowledge. JavaScript code writing a bonus
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop)
• UX design experience
• Understanding and experience in CMS and Email marketing systems
• Knowledge of web server hosting environments (CPANEL, Microsoft) would be an advantage
• Microsoft office including Word / Excel / PowerPoint and Outlook
• FTP knowledge
• Must be comfortable working within different web systems and CMS
• Strong understanding of CI, brand consistency and management
• Knowledge of how webservers are structured and updates
• Knowledge of installing and maintaining SSL certificates on CPANEL and Windows Server

• A mature approach when dealing with people
• Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Integrity and Honesty
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Project Management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team and work independently
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a deadline driven environment
• Good understanding of content management systems
• Good understanding of search engine optimization principles
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues
• Excellent visual design skills
• Up-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies
• Creative and open to new ideas
• Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques

The salary for this position is competitive and dependent on relevant experience.