Web Designer

Triplenet Technologies•Bellevue, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Web Designer will be responsible for creating the look and feel of World Wide Web pages for a client's and Company’s Web sites. This involves developing a graphic design that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the Web site. A web designer may take part in the initial planning of a Web site, meeting with the client to discuss ideas for the layout and organization of the site, the types of colors or images to use (photos, illustrations, logo, etc.).

Requirements

1+ years of professional web design experience
excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluency in CSS3, HTML5 and JavaScript with understanding of cross-browser design issues and lean work-arounds
Experience using: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
In-depth knowledge of online media production practices, such as Web and cross-browser support
Knowledge of CSS pre-processors such as SASS
Ability to hand code html without use of third party applications such as Dreamweaver is preferable.
Strong knowledge of FTP.
Strong focus and experience with JavaScript/jQuery
Ability to work in a high paced environment.
Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively
Comfortably give and receive creative critiques
Be able to function well within a high paced environment
Take both initiative and direction

Nice To Haves

PHP, cakePHP
Knowledge of version control, especially Subversion, is a plus
Japanese language skills
Experience with print design is a plus.

Responsibilities

Creating the look and feel of World Wide Web pages for a client's and Company’s Web sites.
Developing a graphic design that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the Web site.
Taking part in the initial planning of a Web site.
Meeting with the client to discuss ideas for the layout and organization of the site, the types of colors or images to use (photos, illustrations, logo, etc.).