- Gauteng Remote
- Salary: R25 000.00 - R33 333.00 Per Month (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Advertising Design Services Marketing
- Benefits: Bonus
- Reference: 1973563
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
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Computer Science or related field preferred
- Prior experience in web design or related field preferred but not required
- Experience with Elementor
- Understanding of Canva or similar tools
- Knowledge of HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator)
- Knowledge of UI/UX principals
- Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines set by clients
- Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail
Personal Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written & verbal)
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to take ownership of projects
- An eagerness to learn new technologies quickly
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