Web Designer

Location:	Cape Town
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Highbury Media T/A Habari Media

We are seeking a skilled and creative midweight web designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of web design principles, experience in designing responsive websites, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. The web designer will play a key role in creating and maintaining high-quality web designs that meet both client and user needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and maintain websites, ensuring they are visually appealing, user-friendly, and optimised for various devices and browsers.
• Create design assets, wireframes, and prototypes based on project requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and the development team to implement design projects.
• Update and improve existing websites based on feedback and testing.
• Ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines and web standards.
• Stay updated with the latest web design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Provide input and creative ideas during team brainstorming sessions.

Qualifications:

• Qualification in web design, graphic design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Three to five years of professional web design experience.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD) or Figma.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript.
• Experience with responsive design and creating user-centric web experiences.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Portfolio showcasing a range of web design projects.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress or Drupal.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and web analytics.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards and best practices.

Posted on 27 Jun 12:41, Closing date 26 Aug