Role: Graphics Designer

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite)

Jon type: Contract

Must Haves: Bachelor's Degree and Local to LA State.

Preferred: State and Govt. Project Experience.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with State staff to determine the scope of a project;
• Advise State on strategies to reach a particular audience;
• Determine the message the design should portray;
• Create images that identify a product or convey a message;
• Develop graphics for logos and websites;
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout;
• Present the design to State;
• Incorporate changes recommended by the State into the final design;
• Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them;
• Ensure that coding standards are met; optimizing the web architectures for navigability and accessibility;
• Utilize specialized graphic design software to prepare designs;
• Keep up to date with the latest software and computer technologies;
• Plan site design by clarifying goals; designing functionality;
• Develop site navigation by categorizing content; funnelling traffic through content;
• Develop site content and graphics by coordinating with copywriters and graphic artists; designing images, icons, banners, audio enhancements, related site enhancements;
• Prepare site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools; ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links;
• Establish locatability by registering with search engines;
• Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links;
• Protect site by designing and installing security precautions;
• Maintain site appearance by developing and enforcing content and display standards; editing submissions;
• Provide information by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data and trends.