Web designer

We're looking for a kick-ass creative web designer / user interface designer with awesome HTML and CSS skills to join our small team in Nottingham.

You will gain experience of the web design project lifecycle within a digital web agency. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to demonstrate your skills and continually enhance your skills as a designer, and progress your career in a growing design agency.

Essential skills and traits

• You need to be scary good at HTML and CSS, ideally already having built a few sites with HTML 5 and CSS 3.
• You must be able to wow people with your Javascript skills, using libraries such as jQuery to achieve funky effects.
• A passion for web design and a desire to push boundaries and set new trends.

Technical requirements:

• You must be able to write HTML and CSS by hand, without using a WYSIWYG editor.
• You must be able to take a PSD, EPS or similar and create a website from it.
• Best practice and meeting accessibility standards is really important to us, so it will need to be important to you too.

Interpersonal skills:

• We're a small agency, but handle a lot of responsibility for big clients. You'll need to be able to perform under pressure, and but in the hard work to meet deadlines when required.
• Our projects range from small tweaks for local businesses, to large-scale projects for international brands. You'll need to be flexible in your approach, and able to communicate on different levels.
• We're a fun crowd. You'll get on great if you're fun too.
• We're chatty, social people and love to talk to our clients. It's vital you can convey your message through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• As we're small, you must be a highly motivated, self starter with a keen eye for detail.

Necessary experience:

• A solid portfolio is a must, either with another agency or perhaps through freelance projects. Don't forget to attach plenty of examples with your application.

To stand out, you might also have:

• Good Photoshop / Illustrator / similar skills.
• An understanding of integrating database-driven content.
• Experience with Social Media networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Educational requirements:

• No specific requirements, although a flair for design is crucial and a degree in a creative or technical subject will help you stand out.

Location:

This is a full time role, working flexible hours, Monday to Friday in our Nottingham office.

Compensation:

Upto £26k, dependant on experience. Please state your salary expectation on your application.

Apply:

Please apply by sending your CV, portfolio and Cover Letter to cv {at} distinctionhq.com, for the attention of James Bloor.