Job Description
Are you a skilled Front-End Web Developer looking for an exciting opportunity in Fareham, Hampshire? Join our dynamic team at Damteq HQ and showcase your talent in creating visually engaging websites. Competitive salary based on experience awaits the right candidate. Apply now and be part of our innovative team!
Who you are
The role is best suited for someone who has worked on multiple websites at a time. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic with a positive attitude; dedication and willingness to work hard, sometimes under high production pressure. You must have a broad digital understanding and the ability to design websites for clients at all levels. You will be able to hit the ground running, and are passionate about digital innovations.
What you’ll do
As a Web Designer you will be responsible for the website design, layout and UX of client websites. You will work closely with our internal developers and marketing team to ensure client websites are engaging, designed on time and budget, and adhere to design best practices.
This role will see you exhibiting high attention to detail and thinking critically about your designs in line with client campaign goals.
**PLEASE NOTE. This role requires you to work from our office based in Fareham Hampshire (Hybrid). Please only apply if you are happy to work from this location**
Your day to day
- Assist the Head of Creative in designing engaging designs in a range of industries.
- Create websites using Wordpress (Front-end) and use the latest software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe XD & Photoshop.
- Create page designs, layouts and templates using industry best practices.
- Ensure client brand consistency throughout all design outputs.
- Work collaboratively with Internal UX, Marketing and Development teams.
- Assist in the creation of digital design work, including display banners, website mock-ups and infographics.
- Add content and images, liaising with relevant stakeholders where required to provide additional content.
- Wireframe using black-box, low fidelity and high fidelity design principles.
- Manage your time effectively to ensure all projects are delivered on time and on-budget.
- Ensure that all tasks are correctly time tracked, correctly logged and managed.
- Communicate with senior team members to receive feedback and work on producing the best outcomes with all work.
- Independently manage your day-to-day workload.
- Liaise effectively and professionally with clients, suppliers and other team members.
- Support the team throughout the execution of campaigns and projects.
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience in Adobe XD.
- Knowledge of WordPress CMS and Elementor Pro page Builder.
- Excellent Organisational skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and literacy skills.
- Must have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Personal Characteristics
- Driven and focused – not to mention detail orientated. We deliver world-class experiences, and we won’t let any small detail fall through the cracks.
- Commercially minded – we don’t just churn out projects. We’re looking for someone who appreciates and invests in the wider growth and achievements of Damteq
- Enthusiastic – we want someone that brings their excitement and passion to every project
- Happy to be challenged – We want our team always to be learning from one another. Our people will always be experimenting with new trends and challenging new ways of doing things
- Happy to work at a destination agency – Damteq is a go-to agency, both for clients and talent. We don’t play second fiddle. We’re looking for people who are keen to commit and add value to our business.
Benefits
- Salary to suit your experience and lifestyle.
- Excellent holiday allowance (30 days) + 1 extra day every year
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Hybrid Working (3 days office-based, two days remote after passing 6-month probation)
- Opportunity to work on national and international projects
- Competitive Pension Schemes
- Working for an environmentally conscious company
- Opportunity for travel for conferences
- Ongoing continuous performance reviews and personal growth plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace Wellbeing and Health Workshops
- Regular Check-ins and one to ones
- Team Knowledge Sharing and Workshops
- Regular socials, payday pub visits and fun stuff
- Work and Help the Planet! We donate ten trees every month to our Damteq Forest on behalf of every colleague.
