Mid Digital Designer (Web and Social Media)
- Full-time
Company Description
We are seeking a skilled Digital Designer with a deep understanding of web and social media best practices to join our creative team. As a Digital Designer, you will be responsible for creating visually captivating digital assets that adhere to industry standards and enhance user engagement across various digital platforms. Your expertise in parallax scrolling, digital artwork creation, and proficiency in file formats and web colour standards will be crucial in shaping our digital presence.
Please send a link to your portfolio.
Job Description
- Design and produce engaging digital assets for websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, and digital advertising.
- Execute digital artwork according to provided specifications and design matrices, maintaining consistency and alignment with brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with the Project team and external partner agencies to understand project requirements and translate them into effective visual solutions.
- Develop mock-ups to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
- Ensure all digital designs align with brand guidelines and maintain consistency across all platforms.
- Resize and optimize graphics for web and mobile platforms to ensure fast load times and responsiveness.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in web design, social media, and digital marketing to enhance design strategies.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as a Digital Designer or similar role with a strong portfolio showcasing web and social media design projects.
- Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
- Ability to interpret design briefs and translate concepts into effective visual solutions that meet specified requirements.
- Solid understanding of responsive vs adaptive design principles, parallax scrolling and best practices for web and mobile interfaces.
- Excellent knowledge of file formats and web standard colour profiles for optimizing graphics across digital platforms.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, taking creative direction and feedback from stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills to articulate design concepts and rationale behind creative decisions.
- Be able to log design time accurately for weekly time-sheet submission.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and content management systems (CMS) for basic implementation of designs.
- Understanding of SEO principles and their application in web design.
- Experience with motion graphics and video editing software is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
- Creative mindset with a strong attention to detail and a passion for digital design.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.