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Web Designer/Marketing Specialist (Part-Time)

Scout Solutions

Remote

Part-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Digital Marketing Specialist / Web Designer
Location: Remote
Pay: Market Rate (offshore)
Employment Status: Contract
Term: Project Based
Employment Type: Part Time
Scout Solutions is seeking a talented Web Designer with expertise in Wix who is also proficient in wireframing or sketching out ideas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing stunning, user-friendly websites that are fully optimized for search engines and can achieve the client's goals.
NOTE: We say this only with the utmost respect for your time.... You MUST be an experienced and trustworthy freelancer. You are expected to RUN, not walk, on day ONE. The core duties of the role/project you are applying for are REQUIRED. We are flexible to an extent with some of the bells and whistles that we are asking for, but want to be clear, we WILL NOT consider people who don't know the basics around marketing/web-based marketing solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborate with SCOUT's key stakeholders and key personnel, and any of their clients to identify their requirements to develop and design concepts based on their needs.
  • Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using design software and Wix platform.
  • Develop custom Wix templates and design layouts that align with the client's brand and vision.
  • Optimize websites and landing pages both visually and functionally from a UI/UX lens for speed, accessibility, and search engine ranking.
  • Integrate marketing creative into social media pages and/or aggregators, and onto the company website (currently hosted on Wix).
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, best practices and web based marketing strategies and tactics, and emerging technologies.

SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Document client requirements clearly
  • Understanding of UI/UX design principles, and user-centered design approach.
  • Build detailed wireframes + workflows
  • Attend internal and client strategy sessions
  • Design and develop Wix websites using best practices
  • Understand and FOLLOW brand guidelines
  • Good American-English communication
  • Comfortable with Wix plug-ins
  • Build easy-to-use CMS solutions
  • Can get websites done in less than one week (first draft)
  • Can complete websites with MINIMUM Revisions
  • Graphic design skills and graphic design software experience
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with small teams, as well as independently.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SPECIAL
  • Experience, knowledge, or interest in building API integrations
  • Experience, knowledge, or interest in building automation
  • Experience with using Trello or other project management software
  • Experience with using Canva, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Experiences with other systems like WordPress, Shopify and Squarespace would be nice but not required.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other front-end development technologies are nice to have.
  • Ability to create marketing videos, edit videos and create gifs/memes
  • Ability to edit audio/video files

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