About the Role
Title: Web Designer – Remote
Location: USA-
Job Description:
Finalsite is the first community relationship management platform for K-12 schools, transforming how schools attract students, engage families, build community — and thrive. More than 7,000 schools and districts worldwide trust Finalsite’s integrated platform for their websites, communications, mobile apps, enrollment, and marketing services. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.
VISION
Finalsite will transform the way school communities engage with their schools.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Web Designer is responsible for creating effective designs for our clients in close collaboration with project managers and front-end developers. They understand and work well within clearly defined project constraints, including client goals, accessibility guidelines, branding requirements, technical considerations, project budget, and timeline.
LOCATION
100% Remote – Anywhere within the US
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design responsive sites for use in Finalsite’s CMS
- Create a mixture of unique, specific pages and comprehensive visual systems for each client
- Take creative control of projects, serving as the key point of contact for project design direction and decisions
- Create new design solutions and work within existing structures
- Assist in the execution and maintenance of internal design needs such as Theme designs (our website templates), shared base files, and more
- Consult with clients over the phone, via Zoom, and in writing to provide direction and leadership, communicating persuasively and welcoming them into our design process
- Interact closely with various team members (internal, freelance, and outside agencies)
- Exercise judgment in determining both the strategic and tactical approaches for project-specific design initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- At least 4 years of professional web design experience, with a robust portfolio showcasing exceptional digital work.
- Proven experience in client engagement and communication, with a track record of successfully managing and directing complex design projects.
- Proficiency in Figma, our design, prototyping, and developer handoff tool, experience with Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite a bonus
- A sharp eye for detail and highly developed organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of front-end web development, experience working with schools, project management experience, and experience with accessible design preferred
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities, however, these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of the United States. Current residency, as well as continued residency, within the United States is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.