[UGAF-jobs] Web Design

[Claudia Arias]

Company: FranklinSquires

Job Title:  Web Designer

Job Location: Provo, UT

Hours/Week: 40

Starting Salary: Competitive based on experience

Job Description:
The Web Designer is responsible for conceptualization and design of  
web design solutions from concept to completion. The Web Designer  
produces visual solutions to the communication needs of the  
FranklinSquires Companies, using a mix of creative skills and  
commercial awareness. Web Designers requires an imaginative flair,  
awareness of current fashions in the visual arts, working knowledge  
of the latest computer packages and an understanding of material  
costs and time limits, all of which can impact on the design. The Web  
Designer at FranklinSquires will also be asked to assist in other  
projects, not directly related to the web. It is also expected that  
the Web Designer manage and track their time and efforts for multiple  
projects.

Appropriate medium and styles are selected in conjunction with the  
client's requirements, and by collaborating with the Art Director,  
and others. By providing quality visuals it is hoped the profit  
margins of the FranklinSquires will increase as potential customers  
become more informed or persuaded by the visual communication.

     * The main activities of the Web Designer are:
     * meeting clients to discuss their needs;
     * interpreting the client's business needs;
     * developing design briefs by gathering information and data to  
clarify design issues;
     * thinking creatively to produce new ideas;
     * using innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the  
constraints of cost, time and client;
     * multi-tasking: graphic designers often work on more than one  
design brief at a time;
     * using a wide range of media, including photography and  
computer aided design;
     * producing accurate and high quality work;
     * contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
     * keeping abreast of developments in IT, web design, print, and  
particularly design programs.
     * working well in a team, with printers, copywriters,  
photographers, other designers,
     * account executives, website programmers and marketing  
specialists;
     * working to tight deadlines;
     * reporting to the Art Director;

Requirements:

     * Creative thinker, open to idea exploration
     * Positive attitude and ability to work well with others in a  
team-oriented setting
     * Excellent visual design skills and knowledge of web page  
layout, web typography, color, file optimization, and browser  
compatibility
     * A strong understanding of user-center design principles and  
web design best practices
     * Excellent understanding of standard graphics/web applications  
(Photoshop, Illustrator,
     * Image Ready, Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver, etc.)
     * Must be results-oriented, customer driven, organized with  
rigorous attention to detail
     * The ability to manage time effectively, and work on multiple  
project timelines simultaneously in a demanding deadline driven  
department
     * Minimum 3 years professional experience
     * BFA Graphic Design or related field preferred

Benefits:

     * Health Insurance

Contact Information:




Claudia Arias
Executive Assistant
The FranklinSquires Companies
T: 801.375.4474 ext. 3350
F: 801.375.7707
E: carias at franklinsquires.com