Overview

We are conducting a search for a remotely-based Senior Web Designer to join our client's design team in San Francisco, CA. This position is a long-term contract with a well established American insurance company working remotely from your home.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all facets of design: visual, ideation, interaction, product, prototyping and execution phases of projects across an array of online interactive and static media, including but not limited to: responsive web design, online advertising, email campaigns, social media sites, video/motion graphics and visual design for web/mobile applications
• Creates pixel-perfect visual mock-ups and codes interactive prototypes to aid correct implementation/realization of the design vision in the final product
• Solves design problems as they arise based on understanding of coding restrictions
• Helps define and evolve the brand’s online presence; champions and maintains company web brand standards and industry best practices across all projects; creates and advances site-wide style guides
• Articulates design rationale as a means to balance business goals and user needs

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years related experience in video and web design/edit and production
• Understanding of the principles of progressive enhancement, accessibility/Section 508 and WCAG 2.0, and can apply best practices to design prototypes
• Exhibits basic working knowledge of front-end coding in HTML5/CSS 3, JavaScript, jQuery and other appropriate code
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of interactive trends in technology and design; ability to learn emerging technologies quickly
• Uses all Adobe Creative Suite applications on multiple platforms, as well as Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Permute, Garage Band, Sketch, InVision and Microsoft Office
• Creates pixel-perfect visual design across desktop and mobile devices; supports a variety of resolutions with retina assets
• Possesses a keen understanding of the interplay between UI & UX
• Understands the technical requirements and best practices associated with rich media, email & online marketing and responsive web design
• Ability to quickly prototype motion-based interactivity with JavaScript, After Effects, D3, or similar
• Portfolio of work should exhibit solid system thinking in regards to the overall user experience, a solid grasp of information architecture, flow diagrams and wireframes
• Familiarity with processing or other generative art a major plus
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure

Benefits

• Highly engaged, talented team and challenging projects
• Professional growth opportunities
• Very competitive salary
• Opportunity for international business travel

If interested, please send your CV to lana@bxgi.com including a link to your portfolio and work samples in your CV or cover letter. Samples should include mockups, flow diagrams, and wireframes. Only candidates with a comprehensive portfolio will be considered for this position.