Location: Lisbon
waveweb2.com
The ideal Senior Web Designer candidate has a passion for large-scale design systems, enjoys designing for a broad variety of needs, can shift easily between strategic work and production-oriented assignments and is compelled to improve quality, cohesion and customer experience with every contribution. The Senior Web Designer works closely with the Information Architects, Interaction Designers, User Researchers, Web Technologists and business teams to translate business and customer requirements into intuitive, integrated online experiences. Must have excellent visual design skills and a deep understanding of interaction design and web technologies.
Essential functions include:
Be fluent in xhtml and css layouts.
Be a brand steward and strong advocate for user-centered design approach.
Solve complex and unique design problems for numerous content/interaction types including company and product info, communities, portals, commerce, web events, multimedia, downloads, registration, personalization.
Create multiple design comps and ideas in deadline-driven environment.
Routinely use own judgment and discretion to resolve issues. Assignments often require the ability to influence others on the appropriate course of action.
Develop, assess and communicate website standards, processes and usage.
Communicate and work collaboratively with peers and internal clients; participate in working sessions and critiques.
Be pro-active. Move projects forward and demonstrate a willingness to resolve details.
Work closely with Web Technologists to build and document design solutions.
Extend capabilities by cultivating quality relationships and collaborating with external agencies and contractors.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Minimum of 5 years experience in the industry.
Outstanding portfolio that includes web and motion graphics experience and demonstrates a variety of styles; design system (style guide) development experience is a big plus.
Mastery of tools of the trade;
Strong understanding of information architecture and user-centered design methodology.
Ability to communicate effectively with collaborators and internal clients.
Conversant in contemporary issues/advances/debate of web medium.
Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Enthusiasm and positive energy.
Outstanding references.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5+
MINIMUM LEVEL OF EDUCATION: Degree. (preferred but not essential)
FIELD OF STUDY: Graphic Design / Media Design
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