The Division of Information Technology has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Jr Web Developer to develop top-tier web pages, interfaces, and applications using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and other online technologies. The preferred candidate should have experience and certification in web development, a 4-year degree in marketing or related discipline, 2+ years of online experience, the ability to offer valuable perspective on features that are important to the customer experience, a proven track record of launching interactive web sites/applications / online promotions., demonstrated skills across a range of technologies including: video production, digital signage, data analytics, and proven experience in visual and interface design. This role requires excellent communication skills as you will be working with other visual designers/graphic artists, programmers, and content managers.
Job Description:
- Implement, refine and support information and marketing promotions for Hampton University
- Develop optimized /cross-platform designs using a variety of development and design tools and CMS interfaces.
- Collaborate with other designers and web developers to refine the online user experience.
- Engage with user interface development community to track latest trends and emerging technologies.
- Must be familiar with common design and creative editing tools such as Canvas, Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Establish partnership with internal teams to ensure interactive techniques and technologies translate through to products and services.
- Develop functional prototypes to demonstrate and compare design concepts
- Maintaining, branding, and enhancing the look of enterprise tools such as WordPress, SharePoint, Office365, Canvas
- Promoting community awareness through electronic media and mobile application tools.
- Will work as a technical liaison with multiple departments to ensure accurate and favorable representation online.
- Successfully manage collaboration with diverse audiences – Alumni, Staff, Faculty, Students, and Community
- Other responsibilities as determined by administrative mission and scheduling needs.
Qualifications: - Four-year degree in marketing, graphic design or related discipline. A minimum of one to two years’ experience in marketing, graphic design, and/or creating website and promotional content.
- Desired technical skills and knowledge include advertisement design, web banner design, user-interface design, knowledge of interactive marketing, creativity, and user-focused techniques to improve interactivity.
- Ability to create and manipulate website designs utilizing current coding tools and techniques.
Requirements:
- Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple, concurrent projects and deliverables.
- Must be able to work well both independently and/or within a team. Experience working in an educational environment is a plus.
- Must have experience with the following systems, languages, and tools: Mac and PC platforms, Adobe Suite, WordPress, HTML, CSS.