What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Online Creative Designer position at webfx.com?
Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-service digital marketing agency based in the US. We've been 9x named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania, and we'd love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members now based around the globe (and representing 18 different countries!). While we are growing at a rapid rate, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that’s where you come in!
We're looking for people to join our mission to provide world-class digital marketing solutions to mid-size businesses around the world. We are passionate about what we do, we’re committed to driving business growth for our clients, and we’re on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.
What We're Looking For
Desired Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree - preferably in art, graphics, design, advertising, interactive, digital communications, web design, or related degree (GPA above a 3.4)
General Knowledge
Outstanding skills in Photoshop and Illustrator
Optimization
Web design best practices
Experience
Experience creating online advertisements (bonus)
Experience with social media branding and identity (bonus)
Customer service experience (bonus)
Proficiency in After Effects or Illustrator (bonus)
Qualities
Passion for web visitor conversions (bonus)
Enjoys typography and color theory
Enjoys creating viral marketing pieces for the web - infographics, motion graphics, social media campaigns, contest design, etc.
High level of design skill and technical proficiency
Creative portfolio with high potential
Takes direction well, but also able to make decisions and take initiative
Energized about web information architecture and user experience design
Customer service focused
Strong communication skills
Up-to-date on the latest web technologies and trends
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
What You'll Do
Responsibilities
- Working with project managers and other members of the design team to design websites, advertisements, and viral marketing pieces for various clients using the Adobe Creative Suite
- Testing/editing multiple websites to make sure we’re getting the best possible user experience for our clients
- Working on minimal site edits while continuing to learn HTML and CSS
- WebFX designers typically work on 25 projects a year so there is a high level of variety in work, and two days are never the same
- Learning how to work with various frameworks like WordPress, Magento, and Bootstrap
- Training is provided on all core platforms, tools, and technologies.
Percentage Breakdown
25% designing homepage and inner page prototypes for various clients using the Adobe Creative Suite
25% creating online advertisements
20% creating social media branding and identity
20% creating viral marketing pieces - infographics, motion graphics, online guides, long form graphics
10% minimal site edits/learning HTML and CSS
Training
-Our “Bootcamp” web marketing training program will be provided for new WebFX “family members” to learn, grow and develop in and out of the office with the hard skills necessary to be successful in their position.
-Position-specific training from our Award-Winning designers, developers, and project managers
-On-site, state-of-the-art training amenities to facilitate departmental trainings, industry-related updates, 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
$44,000-$46,500 negotiable if applicant has prior experience (title/responsibilities would change too)
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 & graduating with high honors
Job Submission Requirements (Note: Primary hiring criteria is applicant sample works)
Minimum of 3 URLs of work samples (online portfolio, website designs, etc.)
Additional URLs (if possible)
Resume
PDF of additional design works desired
\nWhy Choose WebFX?
- We've been named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania 9 times 🎉
- We're expanding! New offices in Guatemala, South Africa, St Petersburg FL, and Lancaster and York, PA! 🌱📈
- Entry-level roles - over 90% of our openings are open to brand new college grads! 🎓
- Flexible Schedule (start your day between 8 and 10 am - when you do your best work!)
- Love animals? Cool, so do we! That's why we have a Pet Friendly Office 🐶
- Profit Sharing 💰
- Need that caffeine fix? On-site cappuccino machine, Little Amps Coffee Bar (with a barista!) & Tea Bar ☕
- Looking for a little extra workday fuel? Enjoy surprise catered breakfasts, lunches, mid-day snacks, and more!
- On-site Yoga sessions
- On-site Fitness Center 🏋️♀️
- 150% Company Match Of Personal Charity Donations
- Our #FXBuilds program is set to positively impact 10,000 people around the world by 2024 - and every individual FXer’s work directly contributes! 🌍
- Supplemental Insurance
- 100% Company Match 401K (up to 4%) 💰
- Generous Paid Time Off 🏖
- Employee Wellness Program, including a free FitBit and fitness challenges 👟
- Love to learn? You sound like an FXer! FXLearns Library with hundreds of personal and professional growth books with incentive program to boot 📚
- Humanitarian Trips ✈️
- Health/Vision/Dental Coverage
- New Parent Support 👶🏿👶
- Dressing up everyday not for you? We get it! Enjoy our Casual Dress Code
- Home Buyer Program 🏡
- Personal Desk Fund 💰
- Green Commute Benefits
- Pawternity Leave 🐱
- Merit-based promotions (we promote from within, you will move up and grow here!)
-The opportunity to be part of a passionate, driven team where we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work that makes a real-world impact for our clients
Check out our culture on social media:
*You don't need to apply more than once even if you're interested in multiple positions - you can simply let us know! We consider all open roles when reviewing resumes and applications!
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? You should definitely apply now!
WebFX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel within STEM careers. Our goal as an organization is to empower our team to achieve their personal best, bring people together, and provide equal opportunity to do so regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. You can learn more on our website here!
Salary : $44,000 - $46,500
