WEB DESIGNER
Job Purpose
Our Client, based in Dubai, is hiring a Web Designer, who has a strong understanding of current web design trends, a passion for creating aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly websites, and the technical skills to bring designs to life. You will collaborate closely with development, marketing, and content teams to produce visually stunning and high-performing websites.
Job Responsibilities
- Create visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive website designs from concept to execution.
- UX/UI: Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces that provide intuitive and seamless user experiences.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure all web designs are consistent with the company’s brand identity and guidelines.
- Work closely with web developers to implement designs, ensuring that they are functional and adhere to web standards.
- Integrate SEO best practices into web design to enhance site visibility and traffic.
- Work with content creators to effectively display multimedia content, including images, videos, and animations.
- Conduct usability tests and address any issues, optimizing for speed and efficiency.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, and suggest improvements to existing designs.
- Assist in the regular update and maintenance of websites, ensuring they remain current and effective.
Qualifications / Experience Required
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2-5 years of experience in web design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative design and technical proficiency.
- Experience with front-end frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.js and understanding of back-end technologies and how they integrate with front-end design.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Figma, Sketch, etc.
- Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap).
- Experience with CMS platforms like WordPress, Shopify, etc.
- Excellent eye for design, color, typography, and layout, strong UX/UI design skills, with experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.
- Basic understanding of SEO principles and web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Attention to detail, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.