Web Design Consultant

We are seeking a talented and innovative Web Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining engaging, user-friendly websites that align with our brand identity and business objectives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilise a broad range of digital design skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the realisation of compelling online experiences. The successful applicant will possess a strong understanding of user experience (UX), front-end development, and responsive web design principles, ensuring our websites are accessible and optimised across all devices., * Develop visually appealing website layouts using Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and XD.

• Create wireframes and prototypes employing tools like Balsamiq, Axure, InVision, and Figma to illustrate design concepts and user flows.
• Implement responsive web designs using HTML, CSS, SCSS, and frameworks such as Bootstrap to ensure seamless performance across devices.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate designs into content management systems like WordPress, Drupal, or custom platforms using PHP, MySQL, and Node.js.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to optimise website functionality and user experience (UX).
• Utilise analytics tools such as Google Analytics to monitor site performance and inform optimisation strategies.
• Maintain existing websites through regular updates, troubleshooting, and implementing new features using front-end technologies like JavaScript, React, Angular, and libraries such as AJAX and Redux.
• Ensure websites adhere to SEO best practices by optimising content, meta tags, site architecture, and implementing schema markup.
• Assist in email marketing campaigns via platforms like Mailchimp or similar tools, integrating web forms and tracking engagement metrics.
• Keep abreast of emerging web trends, tools, and technologies to continually enhance design quality and functionality.

• Extensive experience in digital design, interaction design, UI/UX principles, and information architecture.
• Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and animation tools such as Adobe Animate or similar.
• Strong knowledge of front-end development languages: HTML5, CSS3, with familiarity in pre-processors like Less or SCSS.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks/libraries such as React, Angular, or similar for dynamic content creation.
• Knowledge of content management systems including WordPress, Drupal, or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git for collaborative development workflows.
• Understanding of responsive web design techniques ensuring accessibility across all devices.
• Skills in data analysis using tools like Google Analytics; experience with SQL databases (MySQL) is advantageous.
• Ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and apply findings effectively to improve website performance.
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp; experience with SEO strategies is desirable. This role offers an engaging environment for creative professionals eager to develop innovative digital solutions while working on diverse projects that challenge their technical expertise and artistic sensibilities.