What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Designer position at Project Light of Manatee, Inc.?
Web designer
Project Light of Manatee, inc. is a non-profit organization 501 c (3). The school supports adult learners' advancement through English proficiency, literacy, citizenship, and employment skill development. The current school website, https://www.projectlightofmanatee.org/uses the WIX website builder.
Project Light wants a web designer to redesign the current school's website. A web designer shall create the visual design and layout of the website to ensure a visually appealing and user-friendly website that aligns with a school's brand identity and goals, as well as an ADA complaint.
The school will contract a web- designer to complete a project. The pay will be project-based and will be discussed during the interview.
Key steps of completing the job "Project Light's upgraded webpage."
- Client consultation:
· Meeting with the school personnel to understand the school's needs, brand identity, and target audience to develop design concepts that meet the school's requirements.
- Visual design:
· Creating website layout, color schemes, typography, and imagery that are visually appealing and consistent with the brand.
- Wireframing and prototyping:
· Developing low-fidelity and high-fidelity mockups to visualize the website structure and user flow.
- User interface (UI) design:
· Designing interactive elements like buttons, forms, and navigation menus to ensure a smooth user experience.
- Responsive design:
· Creating a website that adapts to different screen sizes (desktop, mobile, tablet) for optimal viewing on various devices.
- Graphic design:
· Creating graphics, logos, icons, and other visual assets for the website.
- Front-end development (optional)
· Writing basic HTML, CSS, and potentially JavaScript code to implement the design on the website.
- Testing and iteration:
· Testing website functionality across different browsers and devices, making adjustments based on user feedback.
- Collaboration:
· Working with the school leadership teams to ensure the website aligns with overall project goals.
· Required skills for a web designer:
- Design skills: Strong understanding of visual design principles (color theory, typography, layout)
- User experience (UX) design: Knowledge of user-centered design principles to create intuitive and functional websites
- Technical skills: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and potentially JavaScript.
- Design software: Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or similar design tools.
- Communication skills: Effectively communicating design ideas to clients and collaborating with other team members.
- Problem-solving skills: Identifying and resolving design challenges to deliver a successful website.
- Web maintenance: A web designer will work with a school-dedicated IT person to ensure the school can maintain the website after the project's completion.
Job Types: Contract, Freelance
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradenton, FL 34205
Salary : $26 - $30