Junior Web Designer

Junior Web Designer

Electronic Merchant Systems is looking for an energetic Junior Web Designer to join the Marketing team. Working within a team environment and exploring the web needs of our customers creates the foundation of this position. In this position, you will work with our team to solve problems and build innovative web solutions. You will contribute to a wide range of projects and will participate in all stages of design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.

Responsibilities Include:

· Designing and Creating Websites for Customers

· Completing maintenance and changes that are associated with those web properties

· Completing tasks in our department’s project manager (Asana)

· Being able to test and troubleshoot issues associated with web properties

· Coding and testing HTML emails

· Understanding the latest web practices and designs

· Assisting with the Corporate Web Properties when needed

· Assist with the build of simple ecommerce stores

Qualifications:

· Understanding of HTML and CSS

· Knowledge of web standards (i.e. HTML5 / XHTML, CSS) and browser compatibility issues

· Wordpress competency

· Familiarity of the latest website builder tools

· Ability to communicate with precision and a friendly demeanor when working with customers and team members

· Basic understanding of hosting and domain maintenance practices

· Adobe Suite competency

· Being able to work within an email client

· Understanding of mobile / responsive design

· Self-starter that requires little to no supervision and is able to communicate workloads through the department’s project manager

· Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, or a related field is a plus

EMS Offers:

Many outstanding benefits including: competitive salary, PTO, 401K plan with company match, paid holidays, company contribution toward health/dental insurance, employee discounts, career growth opportunities, recognition, exciting new downtown Cleveland location with simple access to public transportation.