Web Designer

Job Description:

Lead Science is a division of DealerOn, an industry leading digital business enabler to the automotive, powersports, home services, and legal industries. Our platform and products provide our clients with the ability to effectively market, engage, and transact with consumers. Our proven track record and successful growth are a result of our hyper-focus on driving in-market traffic and converting prospects to customers for our clients.

The Web Designer will be responsible for supporting Implementation and Client Support teams through completing website design changes as requested by clients in addition to completing original designs for client homepages, custom page templates, and other web design tasks. Tasks may require both graphic design and coding knowledge (primarily HTML, CSS, and jQuery). This is a remote, mid-level position.

Essential Functions:

• Determine the design and structure of web pages, employing best practices for web design to create fast, engaging, and high-converting sites.
• Facilitate the unique business goals of individual clients, as well as the larger goals of their associated marketing groups.
• Utilize HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery within our bespoke content management system to code responsive webpage layouts and site templates that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. (Note that we do not use WordPress or PHP on our platform.)
• Advise clients on how to optimize pages for performance, user experience, and accessibility.
  • Become a subject-matter expert on the topics of performance, user experience, and accessibility, advising clients on how to make their site the best it can be.
• Translate mockups, references, and copy into web content.
• Develop expertise working within branding guidelines of major automotive manufacturers and marketing agencies across North America.
• Showcase strong written and verbal communication skills while working alongside other web designers and internal teams, finding solutions to complex problems.
• Stay informed and ahead of industry trends, incorporating modern techniques in projects and designs.
• Balance work and due dates to ensure on-time completion of tasks.
• Ensure that quality of work meets the company’s high standards.
• Adapt to process changes while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of UX design principles. 

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Communications, Computer Science, or related field
• 3+ years of work experience in web design, including responsive web design 
• Excellent attention to detail, especially with communication (written and verbal) and meeting deadlines 
• Advanced proficiency with coding HTML and CSS by hand, employing responsive design principles.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with JavaScript and/or jQuery
• Knowledge of design concepts and principles, including (but not limited to): color theory, typography, layout, balance, hierarchy.
• Familiar with responsive web design concepts
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver 
• Portfolio of work showcasing strong design fundamentals 

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience working with Content Management Systems.
• Familiarity with Bootstrap framework (Bootstrap 3+).
• Knowledge of web accessibility guidelines.
• Experience in the automotive industry.

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The targeted salary range for this position is $50,900 - $72,850.

The posted salary range for this position may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; internal pay equity; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions.

This position is available in various US locations; however, it is not open to residents of…

Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Hawaii (HI), Idaho (ID), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maine (ME), Massachusetts (MA), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), North Dakota (ND), Oklahoma (OK), Rhode Island (RI), South Dakota (SD), Vermont (VT), Wisconsin (WI), and Wyoming (WY).

About Us:

We are an online marketing company providing website and agency services to automotive dealerships across North and South America. We are known for our cutting-edge products that streamline the car buying process and provide an experience both shoppers and dealers love. Our business model is working: we were recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies six years in a row, expanding to over 30 manufacturer relationship, and over 5,000 dealer partners. We are proud of what our company has done, and it’s all due to the talented and diverse team we’ve been lucky enough to assemble.

Perks and Benefits:

Aside from the awesome people you will get to interact with on a daily basis, we offer a number of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company matched 401K plan
• Flexible PTO + Sick Leave
• 6 weeks paid Parental Leave
• 8 Paid National Holidays
• Company-paid basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Optional Healthcare/Dependent Care FSA Account

DealerOn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We also participate in E-Verify (for more information, click here: E-verify Participation and Right to Work).

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Last updated on Sep 12, 2024