Front End Web Designer & Developer

TextbookRush – Columbus, OH

Job description

This position challenges you to determine the best means to visually represent our company’s brand and differentiating benefits online. It involves development of both high-level and executional concepts for a wide array of projects. It requires working with various internal teams to identify issues and opportunities as they relate to the presentation of our brands and creating a superior user experience.

You will help to create/modify/optimize graphics and multimedia assets for websites, and other online materials; and will also have responsibility for web development/maintenance of content and code updates.

This position requires knowledge of user experience and user interface designs. You must be comfortable explaining your ideas to executive-level stakeholders and be able to understand and translate the stakeholders’ business needs into amazing, workable solutions. It is beneficial if you have knowledge of printing procedures, photography and illustration.

No relocation available. Columbus candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, support and execute dynamically driven websites, mobile apps, emails and cross channel marketing projects
• Communicate and exhibit knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts using current standards and design trends
• Be responsible for multiple projects from concept through completion
• Collaborate with team members on creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization
• Work within a creative team, and with a development team and a marketing team to develop concepts, promotions and enhancements
• Remain current with evolving trends and standards in web design and development, e-marketing, interactive development, user experience and mobile growth
• Be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, while producing creative, high quality work
• Provide quality control over concepts and projects

Required skills

• 4 year degree in design or multimedia or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 4 years of experience with web design and front-end development
• Must possess a thorough understanding of interactive communications and delivery systems, processes, and user interface design as well as industry best practices
• Proficient with Adobe programs, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Proficient with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Angular.js and jQuery
• Experience designing and developing responsive websites
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography & limitations of the web
• A strong working knowledge of user experience design, brand development, interactive commerce, and the creative process
• Print and web design capabilities (you must know how to work in both media for integrated campaigns)
• Ability to work on projects from concept to completion
• Ability to make evaluative judgments
• Ability to communicate effectively - both orally and in writing
• Ability to work well with a team
• Passion, integrity, high personal standards and positive energy!

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Alison at blankenshipa@textbookrush.com.