Web Designer
Straight North · Downers Grove, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridArt & CreativeFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop high-fidelity designs in Figma for new website projects and website support requests that balance aesthetics, usability, and conversion-focused objectives.
- Create responsive user interfaces that provide seamless experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
- Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of approved designs and maintain design consistency throughout the development process.
- Work closely with copywriters and project managers to align content, messaging, and visual design with client goals.
- Present design concepts and rationale to internal teams and clients, incorporating feedback effectively.
- Maintain and evolve design systems, style guides, and reusable UI components to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure projects meet established standards before launch.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience as a Web Designer in a digital marketing agency, web development agency, or similar fast-paced environment.
- Strong proficiency in Figma, including component libraries, auto layout, prototyping, and collaborative workflows.
- Strong portfolio showcasing responsive website designs across a variety of industries and project types.
- Deep understanding of responsive web design principles, mobile-first design methodologies, and cross-device user experience best practices.
- Solid understanding of UX/UI design principles, information architecture, and user-centered design processes.
- Experience with website conversion optimization and how design impacts lead generation and user engagement.
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices.
- Experience with landing page design and display ad design is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
About the Role
Join our dynamic team at Straight North, an Internet marketing agency with over 100 experts on staff. We are successful and growing, with a steady stream of new clients. Our formula is to hire smart people and turn them loose. We'll listen to you, help you, challenge you, and above all give you every opportunity to grow in your profession.