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Web designers plan, create and code internet sites and web pages, many of which combine text with sounds, pictures, graphics and video clips. A web designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website or web pages. It and can mean working on a brand new website or updating an already existing site.
Job details
- Location: Surrey, BC
- Salary: 32.51 hourly for 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment
Full time - Day, Evening, Weekend, Morning
- Start date: Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies: 1 vacancy
We are looking for a talented Web Designer to create amazing user experiences. The ideal candidate should have an eye for clean and artful web design. They should also have superior user interface design skills.
The successful candidate will be able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts. They will be able to transform them into beautiful, intuitive, and functional designs.
Responsibilities
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Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering
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Conceptualize original website design ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks
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Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas
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Present and defend designs and key deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders
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Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a Web Designer
- Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
- Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript for rapid prototyping
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
- Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
- Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques and technologies
- BS/MS in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design or a Visual Arts subject
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Telecommunications industry
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Develop Website architecture and determine hardware and software requirements
- Source, select and organize information for inclusion and design the appearance, layout and flow of the Website
- Create and optimize content for Website using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
- Research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products
- Lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Website graphics, content, capacity and interactivity
- Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
- Plan, design, write, modify, integrate and test Web-site related code
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
- HTML
- JavaScript
- CSS
- Multimedia software
- Programming software
- Website creation and management software
- JQuery
- MS Office
- MS Windows
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is your current level of study?
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
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- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply
By email
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is your current level of study?
Advertised until
2023-01-31
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