Web Designer {Top 5 Employer in PA}
Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-service digital marketing agency based in the US. We've been named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania 6 times in a row and we'd love to meet you. We're looking for people to join our mission to provide world-class digital marketing solutions to mid-size businesses around the world. We get super excited about driving business growth for our clients and are looking for people who take pride in their marketing work and enjoy having a little fun at the same time.
We have a multi-step interview process, where we focus on giving both our candidates, and ourselves, opportunities to get to know each other a bit better. While our process may be more thorough and perhaps longer than other interview processes that you've been a part of, our goal is to work together with our candidates to find a mutually beneficial fit, where a candidate is a great addition to the FXFamily, and WebFX is the right fit for their career goals. Interested in joining the FXFamily? More info below!
What We're Looking For
Desired Education
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in art design, web design, or related degree)(GPA above a 3.4)
General Knowledge
- Knowledge of web design conventions
- Knowledge of user experience, web standards, optimization, and best practices
- Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3
- Basic PHP/MySQL knowledge
- Knowledge of open source CMS such as WordPress
Qualities
- Takes direction well, but also able to make decisions and take initiative
- Enjoys typography and color theory
- Energized about web information architecture and user experience design
- Customer service focused
- Strong communication skills
- Up-to-date on the latest web technologies
- Professional, dependable, solid work ethic, detail-oriented, self-motivated
- An eye for detail and a dedication to quality
- Energized about Internet design, functionality and user experience
- Problem solver
Experience
- Minimum 1 year (2 years or more desired) experience as a web designer
- Impressive portfolio with a proven track record in designing for the Web
- Ability to quickly build modern CSS layouts
- Outstanding skills in Photoshop
- HTML and CSS skills are essential
- High level of design skill and technical proficiency
- Experience using jQuery
- Responsive design/bootstrap
- Customer service experience
- Internet marketing experience
- Proficiency in Illustrator or InDesign
What You'll Do
Responsibilities
- Work on 60+ projects a year
- Prototypes for home pages, inner pages, and more
- Design and build responsive websites
- Theme WordPress CMS builds (programmers code and custom functionality
- Design infographics
- Design landing pages
- Design display ads
- Design social branding and contests
- UX projects
- Develop A/B tests
Percentage Breakdown
- 35% designing homepage and inner page prototypes for various clients using the Adobe Creative Suite
- 15% creating online advertisements, social media branding and identity, and viral marketing pieces such as infographics
- 25% helping to build/launch websites for various clients using HTML, CSS and PHP
- 25% working on site enhancements for clients in various CMSs including WordPress
Training
- Our “Bootcamp” web marketing training program will be provided for new WebFX “family members”.
- On-site, state-of-the-art training amenities to facilitate departmental trainings, trend watch reports, and monthly Lunch-and-Learns
What You'll Get
Opportunities for Growth
- WebFX grew 250%+ over the past 3 years, and merit-based promotional opportunities are abundant for new family members who meet or exceed position performance metrics.
Compensation
- $41.5K to $46.5K
- Potential additional bonus may be offered for GPA's of 3.8+
- Potential additional bonus may be offered for attending an elite college or university & graduate with high honors
Job Submission Requirements (Note: Primary hiring criteria is applicant sample works)
- Minimum of 6 URLs
- Additional URLs (if possible)
- Resume
- PDF of additional design work desired
WebFX Perks & Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Pet Friendly Office
- Profit Sharing
- Little Amps Coffee & Tea Bar
- Yoga
- On-site Fitness Center
- 150% Company Match Of Personal Charity Donations
- Supplemental Insurance
- IRA With Company Matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Employee Wellness Program
- FXLearns Library
- Activity Groups
- Humanitarian Trips
- Health/Vision/Dental Coverage
- New Parent Support
- Casual Dress Code
- Home Buyer Program
- Personal Desk Fund
- Green Commute Benefits
- Paternity Leave