01/01/2021
Location: Forest City, IA
Type: Full Time, Salary + Benefits
Coloff Digital is seeking a skilled web designer to organize, build and implement client projects using WordPress CMS exclusively. In addition to interfacing with our team, this person will work directly with clients during various phases of the process. Outstanding communication skills are required. A strong design background is preferred and experience building websites in WordPress is a plus. Knowledge of servers, web development, UI/UX design, HTML, CSS, Javascript/jQuery & PHP/MySQL is also important. Training in these areas can be provided. Self-training will be required. Additional responsibilities include website maintenance, project leadership and graphic design overflow.
Responsibilities: Website Design & Development
Interface with clients & our team on a daily basis
Design and implement client websites / landing pages from initial concept, setup, site architecture, and user interface to finished deliverable
Code and implement WordPress sites using Pro Theme by Themeco
Design and implement new features, enhancements, and content of existing websites
Create and update re-usable code libraries and/or templates to streamline WordPress development cycle
Ensure that we meet ‘go-live’ deadlines for all sites
Responsibilities: Website Maintenance
Maintain existing sites
Respond to, execute and follow up on website maintenance requests
Support, extend and/or enhance existing code
Document technical and functional specifications
Facilitate client WordPress training, site documentation and maintenance
Provide technical consultancy services to project stakeholders
Analyze web traffic metrics and suggest solutions to boost web presence
Handle any website issues that arise; adjust websites accordingly
Find new ways to optimize websites
Other duties as required
Responsibilities: Website Project Management
Utilize company project management software to plan, track and communicate status of all website projects to stakeholders
Create and maintain efficient processes for website building / maintenance
Work with other departments / team members to ensure projects stay on track
Interface with clients and team members on a daily basis to provide updates
Responsibilities: Graphic Design Overflow
Take on any graphic design work that the lead graphic designer passes on
Follow all client branding guidelines
Send all creative work to the lead graphic designer to approve before sending to the client
A Typical Day
Monitor, analyze and optimize all active websites with a high attention to detail
Maintain outstanding communication with stakeholders regarding active websites
Design any website or other creative assets needed
A Perfect Day
All websites are running efficiently & effectively
All clients are satisfied with website build progress
Plugins, themes, software, etc. are up to date
Website build projects are ahead of schedule
Top of Mind Issues
Understanding the end consumer
Making clients happy
Improving your skills and knowledge
Creating high level websites to ensure a happy client and end user
Finding new, efficient ways to optimize our website processes
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or click the button below. If you have a design portfolio or a list of websites you’ve built, please include those as well. We look forward to hearing from you!
Equal Opportunity
Coloff Digital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability, or perceived disability. Assessments: Coloff Digital uses online assessments to measure skills and abilities that generally do not emerge from interviews. These assessments are critical as they help determine if you possess the competencies needed to be successful at Coloff Digital.
