Position: Senior Web Designer
Company: BXGI
Category: Design
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

Our client is looking for a dynamic, thoughtful, and bright Senior Web Designer to join their design team as a part-time remote contributor. This position is a long-term contract with an American insurance company working remotely from home. The number of working hours required for this role will fluctuate from month to month and should be anywhere from a half-time to a full time engagement based on the project needs.

**Responsibilities **

* Responsible for all facets of design: visual, ideation, interaction, product, prototyping and execution phases of projects across an array of online interactive and static media, including but not limited to: responsive web design, online advertising, email campaigns, social media sites, video/motion graphics and visual design for web/mobile applications
* Creates pixel-perfect visual mock-ups and codes interactive prototypes to aid correct implementation/realization of the design vision in the final product
* Solves design problems as they arise based on understanding of coding restrictions
* Helps define and evolve the brand’s online presence; champions and maintains company web brand standards and industry best practices across all projects; creates and advances site-wide style guides
* Articulates design rationale as a means to balance business goals and user needs
 
**Qualifications **

* A minimum of 5 years related experience in video and web design/edit and production
* Understanding of the principles of progressive enhancement, accessibility/Section 508 and WCAG 2.0, and can apply best practices to design prototypes
* Exhibits basic working knowledge of front-end coding in HTML5/CSS 3, JavaScript, jQuery and other appropriate code (no coding required)
* Demonstrates expert knowledge of interactive trends in technology and design; ability to learn emerging technologies quickly
* Uses all Adobe Creative Suite applications on multiple platforms, as well as Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Permute, Garage Band, Sketch, InVision and Microsoft Office
* Creates pixel-perfect visual design across desktop and mobile devices; supports a variety of resolutions with retina assets
* Possesses a keen understanding of the interplay between UI & UX
* Understands the technical requirements and best practices associated with rich media, email & online marketing and responsive web design
* Ability to quickly prototype motion-based interactivity with JavaScript, After Effects, D3, or similar
* Portfolio of work should exhibit solid system thinking in regards to the overall user experience, a solid grasp of information architecture, flow diagrams and wireframes
* Familiarity with processing or other generative art a major plus
* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure

**Benefits **

* Highly engaged, talented team and challenging projects
* Professional growth opportunities
* Very competitive salary
* Opportunity for international business travel