Web Designer and Developer w/ Dr Sabaghian

Penn State University • University Park, IL

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

The College of IST is seeking applicants for a part-time job of Web Designer and Developer. This role involves searching for hosting website and domain registration solutions, researching other academic websites to collect best practices and brainstorm ideas, and adopting and integrating WordPress as the CMS for website development. The designer will create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for layouts, color schemes, and typography, ensuring a smooth flow, user navigation, and optimal usability. Responsibilities also include updating content, creating a short manual for website updates, and revising/upgrading the design to achieve the final desired version. A key aspect of the role is assuring that the website functions smoothly on different platforms (mobile and tablets) and completing thorough testing on functionality, content (spelling and grammar), and performance.

Requirements

• Understanding of website design (hosting services, domain subscription) process
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), in specific WordPress
• Basic understanding in HTML 5 and CSS 3
• Ability to design a functionally flowless website that works across other platforms
• Have a good taste on design (colors, typography, layouts and UX)
• Be detailed oriented, independent problem solver and professional with great work ethics

Responsibilities

• Search for hosting website and domain registration solutions
• Research other academic websites and collect best practices to brainstorm ideas
• Adopt and integrate WordPress as the CMS for website development
• Create wireframes, mockups and prototypes for layouts, color schemes and typography
• Ensure flow, user navigation and optimal usability
• Update content and create a short manual on how to update the website after the design and development phase
• Revise and upgrade the design to get the final desired version
• Assure that website works smoothly on different platforms (mobile and tablets)
• Complete a testing on functionality, content (spelling and grammar), and performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed