web designer Coventry, England
Job description
Outline of Position
Are you up for the challenge of working in a fast-paced, fast-growing digital design agency? Twentytwo are recruiting a Graphic and User Interface Designer to help support their delivery of design projects for their growing list of clients.
Description
Based in The Midlands, we’re looking for a highly motivated individual to join our expanding team.
We are looking for a Graphic & UI Designer who will be responsible for creating great websites and interfaces for our clients. Primary duties include conceptualising and implementing creative ideas for client websites, as well as creating visual elements that are inline with clients' brand guidelines. The role will include other areas of graphic design, however the primary focus will be web / digital graphics and UI.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent visual design skills and be proficient in industry standard design software such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
Place of Work
Your main place of work will be the office in Coventry, however there will be occasions where meetings are required at client locations. All hours must be recorded on the timekeeping software used by Twentytwo.
Although we're primarily studio-based, we’re now working more remotely and flexibly as a team, so a hybrid of office and remote working is acceptable.
Skills & Experience
- A relevant degree in a related field
- Proficiency in design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other UI / visual design tools such as Figma
- Adobe After Effects skills and experience is very beneficial as animated web graphics is becoming a core service
- Knowledge of HTML and CSS is beneficial
- Good understanding of content management systems is beneficial (Wordpress & Shopify)
- Good understanding of (SEO) search engine optimisation principles is beneficial
- Understanding of responsive web design conventions
- Excellent visual design skills
- Creative and open to new ideas
- Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques
- Excellent communication skills
Core Responsibilities
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Using Twentytwo’s internal processes to deliver the best results for clients
- Conceptualising creative ideas with clients
- Core understanding on user interface and user experience conventions
- Testing, improving and evolving UI and UX for clients' web platforms
- Establishing design guidelines, standards, and best practices
- Maintaining the appearance of websites by enforcing content standards (WCAG)
- Designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are inline with branding for clients
- Meeting with clients to discuss requirements and/or project progress
- Working with different content management systems
- Communicating design ideas using user flows, process flows, site maps and wireframes
- Incorporating functionalities and features into UI
- Preparing design plans and presenting the website structure
- Work with other web specialists, including web developers and graphic designers
- Keep updated on current design trends
- Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) activities to keep up to date with new software developments
Think you’re the person we’re looking for?
To apply, send us your CV and a Cover Letter telling us why you’ll be the perfect addition to our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coventry CV1 4LH
