Interactive Designer

About the Role

The Interactive Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, creating, developing, and maintaining visually appealing, user-friendly websites and interactive applications for Sandhills products and customers. This position collaborates with Sandhills customers to understand their needs and propose and present design concepts and options that align with their business goals. The Interactive Designer must deliver engaging user experiences across multiple platforms on web or mobile devices while completing work efficiently and accurately to serve as many customers as possible. The role includes the opportunity to earn commission based on completed website projects.

A personalized training program, including shadowing and hands-on training, will support success in this role. Sandhills values innovation and equips all employees with state-of-the-art tools.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, prototype, and develop website designs using HTML or WordPress.
• Create and maintain visually appealing, user-friendly websites and interactive applications.
• Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and propose design concepts aligned with business goals.
• Deliver engaging user experiences across web and mobile platforms.
• Incorporate user testing and feedback to refine designs.
• Ensure designs adhere to accessibility standards, basic SEO principles, and web analytics tools.
• Work efficiently under deadlines to serve multiple customers.
• Stay adaptable and continuously learn evolving trends, tools, and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with a major in Design or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with HTML/CSS and responsive design (required).
• Familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress (preferred).
• Proficiency with design tools such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or similar platforms.
• Strong graphic design skills, including layout, visual hierarchy, and branding.
• Comfort with user testing and incorporating feedback.
• Understanding of accessibility standards, basic SEO principles, and web analytics tools.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving business needs.
• High level of responsive customer service skills.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Flexibility and openness to change.
• Stable and progressive work history.
• Results-oriented mindset.

Schedule

• In-office position with a 4.5-day regular work week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM).
• Flexible hours; may require some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to commute daily to the Lincoln, NE office is required.
• Valid driver’s license required for travel (air and surface).

Benefits

• Opportunity to earn commission based on completed website projects.
• Personalized training program, including shadowing and hands-on training.
• Access to state-of-the-art tools and resources.