Junior Web Designer

Gauteng Remote
Salary: R25 000.00 - R33 333.00 Per Month (Negotiable)
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Advertising Design Services Marketing
Benefits: Bonus
Reference: 1973563

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Vacancy Details

We are looking for an ambitious, motivated and creative individual passionate about building beautiful, user-friendly websites to work remotely on a full-time contract basis. We are looking at a minimum contract of 12 months.

The ideal candidate for the Junior Web Designer role should be comfortable working on both small and large-scale projects, bringing attention to detail and innovative flair to every project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

creating engaging designs
designing websites with the help of Elementor
working with existing Elementor templates
participating in brainstorming sessions
designing prototypes from scratch or existing layouts
developing websites according to modern standards
creating visually appealing content with the help of Canva

They should have a good understanding in multiple coding languages such as HTML and CSS and possess knowledge of Photoshop and other graphic design tools.

Moreover, they should possess an understanding of web layout principles; knowledge of industry trends; experience in designing responsive websites; the ability to troubleshoot technical issues when needed; a good eye for colour combinations; strong problem-solving skills; excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

The successful candidate will also be expected to stay abreast of new developments in web design technologies; work collaboratively with other designers on projects; provide feedback to other departments regarding website updates or changes; create wireframes when needed; present designs to stakeholders or clients; follow instructions closely while offering creative ideas when necessary.

Required Skills

Design: 1 to 2 years
Web Design: 2 to 3 years
Canva: 1 to 2 years

Candidate Requirements

Responsibilities include:

Designing structure & layout of websites using Elementor
Creating mock-ups for website designs
Working collaboratively with clients & colleagues to determine design requirements
Developing graphics for use on websites & social media, including logos, icons and product/service images
Create interactive elements such as menus and forms
Editing photographs used within web pages as appropriate
Editing content as appropriate according to established style guidelines
Optimizing web page performance by utilising code optimisation techniques such as minification and compression
Ensure all websites are optimised for performance and cross-browser compatibility
Testing functionality across different browsers
Ensuring cross-browser compatibility issues are resolved efficiently
Troubleshooting technical problems related to website development
Monitoring online presence through Google Analytics or a similar tool
Working under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
Provide technical support for existing designs when necessary
Staying abreast of current best practices within web design