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Web Designer

Company
Aquent
Posted
April 23, 2008 - May 23, 2008
Description

Aquent is looking for a great web designer for a contract to hire opportunity with our Northeast Austin client. Register with us/send us your fabulous portfolio today!

The Web Designer is responsible for updating and creating online content for online properties and marketing vehicles. This includes: site design and updates, marketing emails, advertising banners, landing pages, design mock-ups, and researching new technologies. We’re looking for a web designer who is creative, outspoken, energetic, efficient and effective at translating written and oral ideas into digital content in a fast paced, public company.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design and produce web content for the web site, marketing emails and web banners under direction of the Online Creative Manager.
  • Attend weekly web marketing and creative meetings.
  • Follow brand and style guidelines.
  • Work closely with the online store manager to update the site.

Essential Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of online layout principles, and user centric design concepts.
  • Familiar with email marketing principles and best practices.
  • Ability to work within a collaborative environment with an eye on future technology.
  • Familiar with SEO best practices.
  • Proficiency in Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Photoshop, and light JavaScript.
  • Experience with an email marketing program such as SilverPOP is a plus.
  • Advanced level Flash skills a plus.
  • Ability to understand and act on web metrics and sales data is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Must have strong initiative and have the ability to follow-up with key stockholders.
  • Ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule with input from several different sources.
  • Four-year degree from an accredited university preferred; combination of work experience and education will be considered.
  • 2+ years of experience working in an online marketing environment designing and web content.
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