Job Description
UX/UI Website and Graphic Designer - Temporary (6 months)
Job Type
Temporary
The UX/UI Website and Graphic Designer is a critical-and the only of its kind--position in College Communications. We need an individual with the specific skill sets and qualifications outlined below to help with any website and/or email design projects while our current Director of Web and Digital Design is on maternity leave.
The UX/UI Website and Graphic Designer will bring the Saint Mary's brand to life on our most critical marketing and communications asset: our website, www.stmarys-ca.edu. Primary responsibilities will include designing custom web pages for www.stmarys-ca.edu and developing user journeys, site mapping, and conversion strategies. We are looking for a well-rounded digital designer who can create user-focused designs and integrate designs into robust marketing campaigns (designing the entire user experience from the customers' first experience through to conversion).
1. Conceptualize, design, present, and execute forward-thinking creative digital design and web experiences using our CMS platform, Drupal, including websites, microsites, landing pages, newsletters, and more.
2. Design and develop engaging digital assets such as digital ads, emails (via Emma), and more, that satisfy campaign objectives while adhering to and further elevating the brand.
3. Continuously test and optimize the website's visual appearance, heavily considering UX and UI in the process.
4. Collaborate on marketing campaigns and recommend designs based on valid and supporting data points.
5. Effectively develop cross-functional relationships with college constituent partners to develop compelling creative executions. Communicate with college constituent partners to ensure consistent style and messaging.
6. Design for and test cross-platform compatibility of digital campaign assets.
7. Download custom analytics reports in GA4 as needed.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: REQUIRED: BA
Experience: (years required and applicable field of experience): Minimum of 5 years experience in digital and website graphic design or a related field
Skills/Abilities: (e.g. computer skills, written & verbal skills, trades, laws, procedures, technical) Passionate about type, color, intuitive layouts and hierarchical display of information. Experience in CMS/Drupal/WordPress theme development. Familiar with HTML and CSS, and experience with responsive design and Adobe Creative Suite CS5+. Proficient in Emma Email Platform. Experience tracking goals and building reports in Google Analytics. Comfortable working with project tracking software.
Other Requirements: (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work) occasional evening/weekend work
Salary Description $38.46
To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2913543
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