Web Designer

at VINAJ Websites
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted July 20, 2020
Category Web Design & Development
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

About US:

VINAJ Websites  is a web design and development company with an experienced team of web designers and developers working to provide our clients with the best ergonomic websites that we also host.

Job Summary:

A VINAJ Websites Web Designer’s duties cover all aspects of creating a website. Upon meeting with clients and assessing their needs, web designers help create and maintain the product. A web designer creates the look, layout and features of a website. The job involves understanding both graphic design and programming. Once a website is created, a designer also helps with maintenance and additions to the website. They work with development teams or managers for keeping the site up-to-date and prioritizing needs, among other tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off. Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps (site navigation) to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
  • Meeting clients to identify their needs and liaising regularly with them
  • Drawing up detailed website specifications
  • Designing sample page layouts including text size and color
  • Designing graphics, animations and manipulating digital photographs
  • Presenting initial design ideas to clients
  • Coding using a variety of software
  • Working with different content management systems
  • Search engine optimization
  • Meeting relevant legal requirements such as accessibility standards, freedom of information and privacy
  • Designing the website’s visual imagery and ensuring it’s in line with company branding policy or the requirements of the client
  • Proofreading content and making changes where necessary
  • Editing content, debugging code and re-designing web pages
  • Working with other specialists including web developers and graphic designers
  • Liaising with outside agencies
  • Testing the website to ensure it is working well on desktop, mobile and tablet
  • Handing the complete website over to the client
  • Post-sales technical support
  • Training client staff
  • Researching current design trends
  • Upgrades/updates site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology and continual professional development to keep up to date with new software developments in the industry.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • At least a relevant diploma in related field. Fresh Graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other visual design tools.
  • Proficiency in front-end development web programming languages such as HTML and CSS, JQuery, and JavaScript.
  • Good understanding of content management systems.
  • Good understanding of search engine optimization principles.
  • Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
  • Excellent visual design skills.
  • Up-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies.
  • Creative and open to new ideas.
  • Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Applying Instructions

All candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letters to

jobs@vinajwebsites.com

Please also include a cover letter that should clearly state your salary expectation and indicate the position title as subject of Email.

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