Website Designer​/Front End Developer

At Linked Retail, we partner with brands and retailers to make their businesses more efficient and profitable through the next evolution in brand and ecommerce integrations. Located in Houston, TX we've been getting retailers connected and online since 2010.

We want to invite a Website Designer/Front End Developer to our Design team. This can be an entry‑level position as long as you are honest about the bolded parts below. We’re very cool with those that are self‑taught, but please provide examples and explanations of your work.

At Linked Retail we encourage growth, learning, and cross‑training. We want a self‑motivated learner, a team‑player, that brings their creative skills, knows the latest industry standards, and can be professional to clients. We’re growing and you will learn a lot here.

Communication, being part of a team, and a willingness to learn tasks outside your own to understand our entire project processes and products are important.

As a Website Designer/Front End Developer you will be chiefly responsible for creating top‑notch, professional design concepts, mockups, solutions, and collateral based generally off client input. This requires listening to clients, understanding their needs, interpreting them, and sometimes anticipating to produce the requested end products.

Design projects will cover a variety of products and activities, but typically the focus will be on website design, associated banners/graphics, and email templates. Many of these tasks are connected with larger integration projects, so communicating with the project manager and clients about delivery, task, and risk expectations is critical. You will be engaged in more than one project at a time, so being able to switch gears and allocate time appropriately is valuable.

• Compensation is based on experience; currently looking for entry to mid‑level experience at this time.
• Position is in Houston, TX; no telecommute options available.
• Monday – Friday; 9 AM – 6 PM.

• Meeting with the project manager and client to discuss project requirements.
• Translating and interpreting the client’s requests and business needs to develop preliminary concepts for approval.
• Estimating time required to complete approved work and providing information to the project manager.
• Creating wireframes, concepts, mockups, images, banners, email templates, and website themes.
• Presenting finalized assigned tasks to project manager and client for review.
• Working with a wide range of media.
• Proofreading and participating in team and client QA of pre‑launch projects.
• Keeping up‑to‑date on emerging technologies in new media and researching the latest design trends.
• Developing interactive and responsive design.
• Providing support and troubleshooting on design‑related issues when needed.

• Expertise working with Adobe Creative Suite, with a stronger emphasis on Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of HTML and CSS in relation to website and email design and formatting.
• Working knowledge of CMS applications such as Word Press and Magento.
• Strong design and typography skills.
• Proficient in a PC/Windows environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Google Apps, specifically Gmail and Drive.

• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Resourceful and able to find answers or ask for help when stuck.
• Highly motivated, receptive to learning new things, and able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Creative problem‑solving and strong analytical skills.
• Strong and clear written and oral communication skills; able to email, phone, and speak in person to clients.

• OSX
• Asana (for Project Management)
• Any retail experience is a plus.

Linked Retail offers medical benefits. Compensation consideration is based on experience. Please provide a resume and examples of your work.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.