Web/Graphic Designer required in Jalasoft

www.jalasoft.com 

Position Description:

Web/Graphic Designer


Job Summary:

Jalasoft is looking for a professional designer who has practical experience with web, print and electronic media. The Web/Graphic Designer will be responsible for the following:

• Front-end design and maintenance of Jalasoft’s suite of websites.
• Layout and design of Jalasoft print materials (brochures, datasheets, banners, etc.)
• Design for electronic materials (email newsletters, powerpoint templates, product graphics, etc.)

The ideal candidate will have a proven understanding of design standards and best practices in each of the areas mentioned above. Candidates must also show the ability to effectively communicate in both English and Spanish across a variety of business units and with upper management.


Reporting Relationships:
• Reports directly to Web Team Core Manager
• Has indirect responsibilities to Marketing, Engineering and Business Strategies based on requirements for graphic elements


Essential Functions:
• Create all aspects of web design from the site-level down to the feature/product level
• Create UI designs, site maps, mock-ups, prototypes and screen flows
• Monitor and improve the performance of existing websites
• Design and implement a content management system for use by non-technical groups
• Usability Testing and Implementation
• Create layouts and graphic elements for marketing (brochures, icons, logos, product pages, etc.)


Qualifications and Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years experience in web and graphic design
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Extensive knowledge of visual design, information design, and interaction design
• Project management skills including task estimation, time management and defining project priorities and objectives
• Strong HTML and CSS skills
• Excellent design skills with ability to create professional imagery and typography
• Experience with web site monitoring tools and metrics (Google Analyitics, Site Angel, FarSight, etc.)
• Experience with mockup and workflow tools (Visio, Balsamiq, etc.)
• Must be able to effectively and clearly communicate in written and spoken English
• Possess a high degree of self-motivation and excellent problem solving skills

Consideration will be given to those candidates that have an online portfolio encompassing both web design and graphic design.

Contact:
human.resources@jalasoft.com