About the Role
Junior Web Designer Remote Contract
Customer Experience (CX)
Remote (Canada)
Remote (United States)
About Us
Snappy Kraken is a marketing program leader in the financial services industry.
We believe that our work helps people achieve greater freedom.
- Our tools help financial advisors achieve greater freedom over their time.
- Our content helps people achieve greater financial freedom for their families.
- Our culture helps team members achieve greater freedom in where (and how) to live and work.
Our innovative solutions set us apart.
- Financial content is stale; we make it interesting.
- Marketing technology is complex; we make it simple.
- Financial advisor brands are bland; we make them captivating.
The Purpose of This Role
The Junior Web Designer is a contract basis, remote position at Snappy Kraken with the potential for conversion to full-time employment. Accessibility requirements are dependent on the role but could be expected during standard business hours Monday through Friday. This position is open to any candidates currently residing and eligible to legally work in the United States or Canada.
Snappy Kraken is looking for a skilled and innovative Web Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of web design best practices, with a focus on creating user-friendly and aesthetically appealing websites. You will be working closely with our Website Creation Team to design and develop websites for our clients using our Content Management System (CMS).
The Junior Web Designer position will report to the Design Team Lead.
Primary Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Onboarding Experts to design and develop websites for our clients using our CMS.
- Ensure that websites are user-friendly and cross-browser compatible, adhering to W3C standards.
- Convert wireframes and/or written directives into functional, well-designed websites using our CMS.
- Regularly test websites for functionality, ease of use, and visual appeal.
- Work jointly with the Design Team to create additional web and graphic design assets.
Primary Qualifications
- Certification, college diploma or bachelor’s degree of Web Design (or equivalent)
- 2 years of recent experience in in a similar role preferred
- Proven experience in creating websites from wireframes and/or written directives
- Proficiency in web design technologies and tools, including HTML5, CSS3, Media Queries, javaScript and jQuery, Color Theory, Typography, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Basic understanding of CMS systems such as Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, etc.
- Experience with Bootstrap or Foundation frameworks is preferred but not mandatory.
- Proper remote working environment with stable high-speed internet, electricity, and appropriate working space
- Strong asynchronous communication ability
- Tech-Savvy and highly comfortable producing in a virtual environment working with remote communication software
- Our company’s core values reflect who our people are. Pursue the Vision, Build Meaningful Relationships, Commit to Continuous Improvement, Solve with Purpose, and Own Your Outcomes. We want people whose personal core values align with ours.