• Design website concepts and work with web developers to create compelling, functional user interfaces for Northwestern webpages and for university clients, supporting the university's brand guidelines and web accessibility standards
• Continuously develop and refine Northwestern's branded website and newsletter templates, and their execution across the university
• Design interactive features for Northwestern’s main digital channels
• Work with website content managers to update/replace images on web pages 
• Present designs to clients with a clear rationale for design choices and how they support design, content, functionality, usability and web accessibility standards
• Educate staff on current web design philosophy, new design techniques, and university web design standards
• Review university websites for appropriate design, content, functionality, usability and accessibility

Skills: Website Concepts, UI Design, Brand Guidelines, Web Accessibility, Template Design, Interactive Features, Client Presentations, Website Audits

• Maintain current and build new highly optimized, engaging pixel-perfect pages for dashhudson.com in Webflow and custom-coded HubSpot landing pages
• Expand upon and/or implement brand guidelines into site-wide styles across web properties
• Create visual elements and animations in line with branding
• Identifying and fixing functionality issues
• Ensure website function and stability across devices
• Collaborate with SEO and Performance Marketing teams to continually improve and optimize site and web properties
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to design and build web assets and pages that support wider Marketing efforts
• Leverage data and insights to inform design and UI/UX decisions

Skills: Webflow Design, HubSpot Landing Pages, Pixel Perfect Layouts, Brand Style Systems, Visual Animations, Cross Device Testing, SEO Collaboration, Data Driven UX

• Produce Joomla-based One Firefly Design Model websites for clients
• Communicate with One Firefly clients throughout project lifecycles, always keeping them apprised of project status
• Satisfy Web Maintenance Service requests and complete work orders per SOW
• Set up and configure blogs on existing WordPress and Joomla websites
• Perform basic graphic editing tasks (format, crop, resize images, etc.)
• Perform basic server maintenance and DNS management
• Assist the department with internal web-related initiatives 

Skills: Joomla Website Production, Client Communication, Website Maintenance, Work Order Management, WordPress Blog Setup, Graphic Editing, DNS Management, Internal Web Support

• Develops user profiles with emphasis on user flows and physical manipulation
• Plans and implements the standards for design concept and implementation
• Provide the development team with UI design documentation and detailed wireframes
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Project Managers and developers to shape the UX of the product
• Guide the design team through internal and external projects
• Communicate with customers and aid them in understanding the product and its UX decisions, then support them with UI mocks
• Looking out for the design and wider development team and work going through the agile process

Skills: User Profile Design, User Flow Mapping, UX Standards Planning, Wireframe Documentation, UI Design Specs, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Design Team Leadership, Agile Process Support

• Create visual design for Rakuten Ichiba campaign and event pages (including banners), independently
• Develop and define the overall look and feel (Tone and Manner) of a design
• Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by the outsource vendor
• Create competitor research, design concept and Mood board and reference for the outsource vendor
• Coordinate activities with the web director to develop the design concept
• Present designs to the web director or management for approval

Skills: Campaign Page Design, Banner Design, Tone and Manner, Design Quality Review, Competitor Research, Mood Board Creation, Web Director Coordination, Design Presentation

• Uses knowledge of current graphic software, combining technical, creative and marketing skills to develop on-brand, efficient, user-friendly digital content for all brands
• Proposes, conceptualizes and designs different promotional pieces which could be part of major campaigns including banners, emails, promotional landing pages, videos, etc.
• Understands, manipulates, color corrects, and edits RAW photography files to be used on different web or mobile applications
• Makes changes to the design based on feedback from management
• Stays abreast of any industry-wide changes in trends, tools and technology
• Collaborates with the New Media team and other teams on the design and delivery of collateral material
• Modify designs based on feedback from department heads
• Make adjustments to the design based on feedback
• Prepare web-ready graphic files and work closely with the development team to optimize the elements according to professional web standards

Skills: Digital Content Design, Promotional Asset Design, Landing Page Design, RAW Photo Editing, Color Correction, Design Iteration, Trend Monitoring, Web-Ready Assets

• Evolve and build out the marketing site component and pattern libraries
• Collaborate closely with the UX team to prototype intuitive experiences
• Facilitate front-end content and code updates to the marketing website within Adobe Experience Manager
• Utilize brand guidelines and design system insights to build out new pages and experiences using existing code
• Source and manipulate imagery to create web-formatted graphics and banners
• Design layouts and templates for global solutions that focus on user experience
• Build out targeted front-end persona-based experiences within Adobe Target
• Present design solutions to stakeholders and leadership
• Contribute to collaborative design sessions
• Support cross-browser testing at multiple stages of a project

Skills: Component Libraries, Pattern Libraries, UX Prototyping, Adobe Experience Manager, Design System Use, Web Graphic Design, Adobe Target, Cross-Browser Testing

• Designs and executes for all print and digital channels including email, website, digital display, banner ads, store POS, direct mail, catalogs, trade show displays, inserts and social media channels
• Designs and executes graphic assignments in collaboration with internal project leads, external agencies and resources to achieve communication objectives, quality standards, budgetary requirements and on-time delivery
• Color corrects, retouches and manipulates product images and photography
• Provides support and on-site photography, including shot list development
• Proofs work for accuracy, design integrity and brand standards
• Produces work optimized for digital media channels
• Designs, develops and executes animations for promotions and/or product videos
• Maintains, stores and backs up all project files according to systematic processes/procedures
• Leads PowerPoint production services for effectively communicating information for a clear, dynamic and professional presentation
• Maintains Mac OS workstation and works with IT on any maintenance/networking issues
• Presents all work to Creative Director (and/or client) and actively participates in project reviews, brainstorming sessions and critiques

Skills: Multichannel Design, Digital Display Ads, Image Retouching, Photography Support, Brand Proofing, Digital Media Optimization, Promotional Animations, Presentation Design

• Executing all visual design stages from concept ideas to implementation, whilst bringing simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks
• Improving the design of the company websites via best practices and creative solutions
• Maintaining the appearance of websites by enforcing brand and content standard guidelines
• Working with different content management systems
• Communicating design ideas using site maps, wireframes and prototypes
• Designing and building pages in line with brand guidelines, whilst following best practices and standards
• Work closely with clients and art directors to build and refine designs for the web
• Determine appropriate site architecture and other technical solutions, and make relevant recommendations to clients
• Provide thought-leadership on web design best practices and next-generation digital trends
• Create high-fidelity PSD mock-ups using Adobe products or related creative programs
• Collaborate closely with other team members on designs and digital experiences

Skills: Visual Design Execution, Website Improvement, Brand Standards, CMS Management, Wireframe Prototyping, Site Architecture, Client Collaboration, High Fidelity Mockups

• Design easy-to-use, performant, and exciting web experiences serving multiple partners across marketing, brand, and design
• Understand the technical, creative, and temporal constraints of a project, making pragmatic tradeoffs with stakeholders
• Contribute to and maintain an interactive design system used across digital properties
• Participate in the full project lifecycle from ideation to handoff to launch
• Collaborate with the larger creative team via regular design critiques and working sessions
• Design and maintain the 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

Skills: Web Experience Design, Design System, Pixel-Perfect Layouts, Rapid Prototyping, Microsite Design, Cross-Team Collaboration, Stakeholder Alignment, Design Handoff

• Strong ability to recognize and predict use-cases and user interaction, including happy path, exception cases and incorporate them into designs
• Excellent understanding of user-experience design for mobile and the web, demonstrable design skills
• Ability to show a portfolio of relevant work
• Expert-level skills in Photoshop, InvisionApp, UXPin and other relevant design tools
• Experience in web development and coding
• Proven track record of successfully devising and implementing code and web development
• Stellar analytical and research skills
• Creative problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Qualifications: BA in Visual Communication with 3 years of Experience

• Experience working in a related position producing website designs, layouts, and media assets with a community or gaming focus
• Strong understanding of responsive and accessible design targeting various devices and optimization for the web
• Demonstrable experience applying the fundamentals of color theory, image composition and typography
• Expertise in using Adobe Creative Suite applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, XD and After Effects
• Experience developing interactive prototypes and mock-ups
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Knowledge of the agile development process
• Experience working within a remote distributed team and with external partners
• Familiarity with designing for WordPress Themes and templates
• Experience utilizing Lottie/Bodymovin with Adobe After Effects

Qualifications: BA in Communication Design with 5 years of Experience

• Working experience in UI/UX
• Must have a strong visual and technical portfolio
• High level of proficiency using Adobe products (or equivalent tools)
• Knowledge of browser compatibility across multiple platforms and devices
• Strong ability to design with accessibility in mind
• Experience working in an agile/scrum development process
• Familiarity with multiple HTML frameworks, strong JavaScript and jQuery skills
• Agency experience or comparable training and project work in website design
• Capable of effectively articulating yourself in writing and in face-to-face (or screen-to-screen) settings
• Able to manage multiple projects without sacrificing attention to the small stuff

Qualifications: BA in Multimedia Design with 4 years of Experience

• Solid UX/UI experience and a track record of building engaging web experiences
• Skill and experience in creating compelling visual designs and typographical layouts
• Must have an inclusive, transparent collaboration style and good stakeholder management skills
• Experience with and/or knowledge of web development technologies (eg, Webflow, WordPress, HTML and CSS)
• Ability to craft data visualizations to communicate complex information
• Skill in illustration and/or 3d modeling
• Ability to speak and write English fluently
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly learn new skills, subject matter, and technology systems
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career

Qualifications: BS in Human Computer Interaction with 6 years of Experience

• Able to design content for websites and email campaigns
• Able to update website imagery, copy and content
• Able to develop new design ideas for our websites and proactively develop new concepts and tools to communicate brand personality online
• Able to design, build and deliver HTML email campaigns (EDMs)
• Demonstrated experience as a Web Designer or similar role
• Understanding of Adobe Photoshop
• Working knowledge of Social Media, e-Commerce as well as mobile web and techniques such as responsive design and build 
• Demonstrated experience as a Web Designer or similar role

Qualifications: BS in User Experience Design with 5 years of Experience

• Experience working on web projects
• Proficient in writing HTML5 and CSS3
• Familiarity with Twitter’s Bootstrap or other mobile-first, front-end frameworks for designing websites and web applications
• Experience building static and dynamic websites
• Experience with web content management systems (WordPress)
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver) and other wireframing and prototyping tools
• Up-to-date with modern web design and development best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills

Qualifications: BS in Web Design with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in design, including web, mobile or app design
• Proficient in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, hierarchy, proportion, emphasis, and unity
• Photoshop expertise, including intelligently organizing files for design iteration and web production
• Ability to create simple prototypes that convey states, motion, and behaviors for interactive concepts
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, creative workplace and deliver quality design at a high volume in a tight timeframe
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaboratively engage in design reviews, clearly articulate design rationale and accept directional feedback
• Proficient in HTML and CSS front-end web development
• Experience in web design
• Familiar with standard design tools (e.g., Adobe)
• Familiar with the Jira platform
• Familiar with WordPress

Qualifications: BS in Front End Development with 6 years of Experience

• Positive, energetic, driven attitude with the ability to take initiative and thrive within a fun team environment
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS, Bootstrap knowledge
• Ability to design and create visually effective digital materials
• Strong understanding of browser technologies, standards support, and cross-browser coding
• Proficient in Photoshop and other graphics tools (Illustrator, Image Ready, etc.)
• Deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and jQuery
• Ability to work with a personal computer in a MAC environment and familiar with Windows
• Able to use Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and as well as using the Internet
• Demonstration of fluency in HTML and other interactive languages and technologies
• Knowledge of Flash, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Professional

Qualifications: BS in Software Engineering with 5 years of Experience

• Experience creating designs for large-scale web-based experiences targeting the B2B market
• Proficiency in design techniques, such as user research, concept sketching, storyboarding, UI design patterns, interaction prototyping, etc
• Fluency with industry-standard design tools such as Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Working knowledge of front-end skills (HTML, CSS, JS, Bootstrap)
• Knowledge of industry best practices for SEO and accessibility
• Self-starter who can collaborate actively with others in a cross-functional team
• Excellent time-management, multi-tasking, and the ability to quickly prioritize tasks
• Comfortable working in rapid iteration
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in English

Qualifications: BS in Digital Product Design with 4 years of Experience

• Experience designing for the web and mobile at an agency or in-house design environment
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, or similar design applications, as well as emerging interactive design trends
• Solid understanding of designing intuitive site functionality, interaction, user interfaces, and navigation
• Must have a strong online portfolio demonstrating exceptional work for a variety of clients and industries
• Familiar with the realities of executing designs within an online environment
• Knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS)
• Passion for clean design, love of typography, knowledge of color theory, desire to solve problems innovatively, and eagerness to continually learn/grow
• Understand responsive web design, interactive front-end technologies, and browser/platform constraints

Qualifications: BA in Communication Design with 5 years of Experience