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Web Designer / Developer

Ashburn, VA (On-site)

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Title: Web Designer / Developer - I
Location: Ashburn, VA
Job Duration: 12+ months

Job Description:

  • Provide input to technical lead and architect on development solutions
  • Monitors and supports high volume batch file and web service integrations
  • Design cutting-edge websites and web based applications
  • Concept and create wireframes, graphical templates, and other graphical elements for various web based projects
  • Ensure site design integrity and quality control consistency throughout a projects lifecycle
  • Communicate with the project team throughout all stages of design
  • Manage time effectively, and work on multiple project timelines simultaneously in a demanding deadline driven environment
  • BFA Graphic Design or related field preferred
  • Portfolio of work required - experience in web graphic design
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and other software deemed necessary as new media progresses
  • Possess problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to create sophisticated design solutions to complex problems.
  • 1-5 years of experience

JOB DUTIES:

  • Serve as B2B lead for design on internal and external projects related to a specific portal integration project
  • Provide creative conceptualization layout, design and production of work including proposals, presentations, reports, business development materials, local newsletters and other client deliverables
  • Under limited supervision, produce high quality, complex documents that simulate typeset quality
  • Conceptualize text into crisp, graphic design, import text from word processing software and reformat to enhance design characteristics, import graphic software images and text, and manipulate text and graphics to accommodate a wide range of design specifications
  • Remain current with standard software
  • Coordinate the production of assigned work
  • Ability to work with customers in a professional manner; will work with the customer to uncover their online habits and needs as well as to perform usability testing of each project Perform user-acceptance testing during pre and post releases
  • Investigate post production design to ensure brand accuracy is adhered to
  • Interface with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment
  • Identify opportunities to improve the online user experience and design

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

  • Ability to work under pressure on multiple assignments with strong attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make strong, sound decisions with minimal supervision
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Solid analytical skills with the ability to present ideas and complex information effectively to individuals or groups with short time frame for preparation
  • Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage feedback from multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills; ability to effectively negotiate solutions and deadlines with others
  • Ability to effectively consult and communicate with internal teams at all levels of the organization
  • Effective time management, organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Results-oriented, strong sense of urgency, proactive and flexible
  • Must be able to meet tight deadlines and have a strong customer focus
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work in a high-energy, dynamic, and sometimes unstructured environment
  • Ability to work on a virtual team

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Tailor graphic concepts while adhering to company standards and brand compliance
  • 4 plus years’ experience in graphic design or related field
  • Previous design and production experience in a deadline driven environment by designing high quality proposals, presentations, and business development materials in the Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.)
  • Strong understanding of online user experience best practices and visual design as well as the ability to conduct market research to understand industry standards for user experience.
  • Received advanced training on user experience (UX) from a qualified institution (Human Factors International, Bentley University etc.)
  • Experience in e-Commerce a plus

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • 4 year undergraduate degree desired

REQUIRED SHIFT:

  • Standard 9-5 shift.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $32.00 to $36.00 /hour

Experience:

  • e-commerce: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Web Designing: 3 years (Preferred)

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