Web Designer

Company Overview

OSD Digital Agency is a leading Digital Marketing agency based in Sligo with a national client base of high profile and SME clients. Our mission is to help clients grow their business effectively online with custom Website Design, Website Development, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimisation, Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.

Job Description

OSD Digital Agency is currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Web Designer to join our team. As a member of our team, you would be responsible for the design of client websites with UX as an important feature. You will work closely with our team and will be responsible for the look and feel of our client websites, therefore passion and creativity is essential.

If you think you’re the one we’re looking for, email a cover letter, CV and references to careers@osd.ie.

Requirements

• Create front end promotional graphics from concept to delivery for client projects and OSD inhouse.
• Delivery of artwork for client projects, front-end design with a strong emphasis on user experience.
• Make recommendations on design, developments or improvements for websites.
• Optimise existing user interface designs on websites.
• Create responsive website pages.
• Document the information architecture needed, including: site maps, categories, page templates, content, navigation, page elements, links, call to actions
• Document User Experience Guidelines and libraries for website assets.
• Create wireframes that illustrate site layouts, navigation, controls, and workflow prioritisation.
• Stay informed on industry trends, web technology and advancements in the area of User Experience, Information Architecture and Responsive Web Design with a focus on mobile first.
• Support – dealing with client support queries and troubleshooting issues.
• Admin / Project management – updating clients on status of project / updates, emails, phone calls, getting back to clients, dealing with outsourcers, internal admin.
• Digital marketing – knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Search Console and supporting the team if any queries.
• Sales – selling packages / systems, outlining benefits of etc.
• Establishes responsible deadlines and personal work plans.
• Listens to others and accepts input from team members.
• Clearly articulate ideas and thoughts verbally.
• Accurately prepare written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional.
• Recognises the fundamental differences between the various internet browsers.
• Displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work.
• Sets high standards of performance for oneself.
• Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members.
• Values internal and external clients and responds to their needs as they arise.
• Establishes effective working relationship with clients.
• Follows established communication guidelines.
• Accurately completes and submits status reports in a timely manner.
• Complies with all of our policies and procedures.
• Provide out of office support when required.

Required

• UX qualification.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, XD, Illustrator).
• Good understanding of HTML & CSS.
• Experience with CMSs such as WordPress, Drupal, etc.
• Having worked with page builders such as Elementor, WP Bakery, Divi, etc. required.
• Strong understanding of mobile first & user centred design.
• Experience with PowerPoint.
• Strong portfolio.

Bonus

• Knowledge of working with plugins/modules
• Drupal design
• OpenCart design
• PHP, JavaScript

If you think you’re the one we’re looking for, email a cover letter, CV and references to careers@osd.ie.