Web Designer job description

A leader in style, Signature Hardware provides high-quality, trending products for the kitchen, bathroom and more. Backed by a team of innovative, knowledgeable associates, our ever-growing brand excels at delivering an inspiring, customer-first shopping experience for those looking to turn their house into a home.

Signature Hardware is looking for Web Designer to join our creative team to design and maintain our website content management system: Amplience. This individual will be responsible for working with cross-discipline teams, be able to manage the design details, and have a strong technical knowledge base so they can provide guidance to the rest of the creative team while working with IT and the development agency. The Web Designer will be a critical member of the team, helping elevate our eCommerce website and creating an optimal brand experience.
Reports to: Art Director or Creative Director

Location: This role will be hybrid with two days minimum in the office but will work with the hire's schedule. At the beginning during training, there will be more days in the office to onboard. Signature Hardware's corporate offices are in Erlanger, KY.

Responsibilities:
Becomes the SME on the creative team for all web design needs Works side by side the Art Director and defines customer facing look and feel:Designs, develops, and implements templates within AmplienceCreates new templates as needed to accommodate types of content Provides guide rails and consistency to content being published using the templates Coding webpages to build out content on the site, working with an Art Director and Copy Director regularly to update single page, multi-page, or banner content Reviews website templates and refines designs and works with other team members to prototype and preview layouts and website features Partners with cross-functional team members to ensure that our implementation and user experiences are of high-quality.Helps address design issues within the site that require the trained eye of a designer with technical knowledge Facilitates design discussions, and gives feedback in planning for features and functionality when working with IT and Development

Requirement/Skill Sets:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in Visual Communication, Web & App Design or similar3 to 5 years of experience working as an individual contributor, in a fast-paced environment Outstanding portfolio that demonstrates the ability to design for large and small screens, building accessible and modular designs that are scalable Expert knowledge of UI/responsive design HTML/CSS comprehension and code writing capabilitiesworking and collaborating with diverse teams Amplience knowledge a huge plus, but can be learned Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite ApplicationsKnowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

Signature Hardware is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families-geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Signature Hardware offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

Who We Are
At Verkada, we're rethinking what it means to be physically safe. Designed with simplicity in mind, we currently offer five product lines (video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms and visitor management), which provide seamless visibility through an integrated secure cloud-based software platform. Over 12,000+ organizations worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, frictionless scalability and cutting-edge innovation. But this is just the beginning. We envision a world in which security systems feel as seamless and modern as the organizations they protect and our enterprise solution becomes a model for not just business security, but public security as well.

Overview:
As we continue to publish our story and highlight the unique benefits of our products to our customers, Verkada's Web team is looking for a web designer to strengthen our digital presence. We are looking for a specialist with expertise in the unique challenges of designing performant, accessible and scalable websites that showcase the simplicity and elegance of our entire product portfolio.

As a Web Designer, you will be responsible for helping design the overall layout and aesthetic for the Verkada website and microsite. You will work cross-functionally with key stakeholders across Marketing, Brand and Design to conceptualize original website design ideas to running tests to preview layouts and website features.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain Verkada corporate website and all microsites.Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and product marketing managers in a highly agile development environment with quick ideation and prototyping.Create mock-ups of the site for stakeholder approval.Design pixel perfect designs for mobile and other devices.Design pixel perfect designs for mobile and other devices.
Qualifications 4+ years of expert level experience in mobile-first web UI/UX. Proficient in building responsive websites.Attention to detail and a good sense of micro-animations.Good understanding of websites in general.Proficient in Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop and Illustrator).Good understanding of creating and/or following a grid system and design guideline.Able to conceptualize original website design ideas that bring simplicity and efficiency to complex problems.Worked previously with in-house design and development teams.Can express ideas to both technical and non-technical individuals.Comfortable in a high-growth startup, can balance many simultaneous projects, and thrive in fast-paced environments.Experience working with design systems.
US Perks & Benefits
- Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays
- Wellness allowance
- Commuter benefits
- Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Verkada is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is support for members and allies of our internal communities like Women at Verkada, Pride at Verkada, Multicultural at Verkada and Parents at Verkada.

TAG- The Aspen Group believes in creating an amazing candidate experience across our brands. We just recently won a TalentBoard CandE Award and we're looking forward to doing so much more! Joining the recruitment marketing team at TAG means having the chance to drive innovation across all aspects of our recruitment digital properties. For an experienced web designer, producer, or recruitment marketer professional that is experienced with career sites this is the chance to try out those innovative ideas you have. You'll have the opportunity to rethink our existing processes and see challenges as opportunities to set us apart in the industry.
**Benefits of joining #AspenNation**

+ Remote position and a flexible work environment

+ Competitive salary and benefits package

+ Leadership Annual Bonus Plan

+ Paid time off and holidays

+ Career advancement opportunities

+ An amazing team that is eager to innovate

+ The opportunity to create an exceptional candidate experience

**How You'll Make a Difference**

+ You'll be the go-to for daily management, build and execution of digital content (core, SEO and campaigns) across our recruitment properties for all brands

+ Lead web production and operations for all aspects of the site including navigation, promotions, appointment flow, mobile optimization, 3rd party content, video, etc.

+ You'll blend technical and candidate experience thought leadership to ensure our candidates are inspired and engaged by their hiring experience

+ Explore ways we can leverage our vendors to deliver maximum value for candidates and recruiters

+ Have a pulse on trends and emerging technologies and enjoy identifying new opportunities to advance our candidate experiences

+ Support the recruitment marketing team with assessment, definition, requirements and execution of new features and functionality across tools, content and production areas

+ Partner with internal teams to ensure we have the content and communications needed for our candidate experience

**How You'll Succeed**

+ 4+ years related experience with online content production through a CMS tool set with a demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly; career site or recruitment marketing experience a plus

+ Basic web design/development skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript and basic coding understanding and proficiency

+ Knowledge of SEO best practices and optimization strategies

+ Extremely organized with expertise in driving cross-functional initiatives

+ Occasional travel required