Web Designer IV; W2

Main Tool and Environment for Design Work

• Will be used for layout, prototyping, and communicating visual intent;
  Designing from and contributing to design libraries and brand guides

No specific languages listed.

• Responsive design, performance, accessibility, version control (Git).
• Designs are created with development in mind from the start.

• Can handle projects end-to-end or contribute across the entire design-to-code pipeline, acting as a valuable "unicorn" in tech teams;
  Smooth communication and collaboration between pure design and pure development teams;
• Ability to quickly ramp up on project needs and work independently and without supervision;
• Comfortable in ambiguous situations where you need to define needs iteratively and continuously and can flex as new information is presented to you.

• Engaging design and problem-solving approach;
  Strong artistic fundamentals (color theory, typography, composition, hierarchy), attention to detail, plus technical proficiency in design software, to create clear, functional, and aesthetically pleasing designs

• Strong awareness of global design and cultural trends, with the ability to translate insights into forward-thinking creative work.

• A passion for understanding and advocating for the end user throughout the design process.

• Excellent verbal, visual and writing communication;
  Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively, and to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, stakeholders as well as cross functional teams.

• Ability to look beyond individual features to align user experience with long-term business goals, focusing on the "why" and "how" of a product's direction, not just the "what".
• Ability to see big-picture vision, prioritize efforts, and measure success across the entire user journey.

• Ability to solve for ambiguous design problems, leveraging expert product thinking, interaction design, craft and prototyping – while introducing new patterns and standards when needed.

• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with a track record of delivering complex creative projects on time and within budget.

• Experience in Software Design and Development
• Background in Media or Entertainment
• Experience in Branding & Marketing
• Experience building CMS platforms
• PHP Experience

• See Must-Have requirements
• Drupal (PHP knowledge)
• Jira – Project management and tracking