Web Designer

Job Title: Web Designer

Pay rate: $70,000-$80,000 per year

Duration: Direct Hire

Location: Buena Park, CA 90621

POSITION SUMMARY

The Web Designer designs, develops, and maintains responsive websites and web applications, ensuring seamless functionality and visually compelling user experiences. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and departments to translate project requirements into clean, efficient code while integrating backend systems (e.g., databases, APIs) to support front-end interfaces. Additional responsibilities involve graphic design duties such as creating marketing collateral, social media assets, icons, and branding materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates custom websites using theme frameworks with custom HTML/CSS; builds sites using WordPress CMS and other platforms as appropriate.
• Identifies and suggests appropriate design concepts or website themes.
• Optimizes custom graphic elements and iconography as required by project to meet the standards of today’s devices.
• Sources or creates related imagery/graphics to create the project’s story in a compelling and impactful way.
• Modifies PHP templates as needed; understands the structure and correct way to modify within WordPress.
• Applies a creative eye and UX awareness to projects.
• Engages with other departments to assess projects, needs, and timelines.
• Participates in planning meetings/conference calls as necessary.
• Tracks time and project progress through organization’s available tools.
• Develops site content and graphics; coordinates with copywriters and graphic artists to achieve results.
• Designs website's visual imagery; ensures alignment with company branding policy.
• Installs web domains and SSL certificates.
• Troubleshoots web issues using Chrome developers tool and other technologies.
• Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
• In-office work 5 days a week at the assigned branch office.
• English speaking during an emergency and while performing job duties where there is potential for an emergency.
• This does not apply to casual conversations between employees while not performing a job duty.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares special reports, as needed.
• Assists in miscellaneous duties within the department.
• Demonstrate a commitment to an Injury-Free Environment by complying with all aspects of the corporate environmental, health and safety program.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED):

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and backend languages (ASP.net, C#, PHP, Python, Ruby, or similar)
• Experience using CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal) and frameworks (React, Node.js)
• A strong portfolio showcasing web design, backend projects, and graphic design work
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and responsive design principles is a plus.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

EDUCATION

• 4-year Computer Science/Graphic Arts Degree or equivalent professional experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington.