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Description
Responsibilities:
Manage UX/UI best practices with all projects
Design and implement new features, enhancements, and content of existing website
Maintain and create detailed mockups of designs that can be used by the development team to code user facing functionality
Improve and optimize site search functionality
Ability to customize WordPress and implement new features/plugins into our existing site theme based on approved design assets in Photoshop/Sketch
Create wireframes and define user flows
Manage and support the creation of design assets for site development
Collaborate with the Product and Editorial team to establish visual design systems
Build consensus around strategic design choices through design reviews and presentations
Redesign and improve all category pages
Design other branding as needed: vehicle wrap mockups, email marketing, etc.
Requirements:
Experience in customizing and implementing WordPress
Strong knowledge of current web development languages (including HTML5, CSS3, PHP/MySQL). Solid understanding of grid-based design, layout, typography, color and other design principles. (Knowledge of PHP is a bonus not a requirement.)
A current portfolio demonstrating strong user interface and visual design work
Expertise with Photoshop, Fireworks, or similar tools.
Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment and take lead on some projects
Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Understanding of HTML, CSS, and browser capabilities
Experience with designing for touch and/or mobile interfaces
Web fonts / vector icons
Creativity in problem solving, a desire to learn new skills
Job Type: Freelance position with opportunity to become full-time.
Email hourly rate requirements with resume.