Web Designer

$65,000 - $200,000/Yr

Amentum - Aberdeen, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Aberdeen, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Web Designer position at Amentum involves designing, planning, and executing web layouts for the Cyber Security & Information Assurance (CSIA) Support Services office. The role requires close collaboration with clients to assess their needs and ensure the development of user-friendly and effective websites. This position is contingent upon project award and supports the U.S. Army's mission by providing various technical and programmatic services.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and executes design and layout for Internet sites and web pages.
• Questions or communicates with clients to assess their needs, discuss requirements, and clarify their goals for establishing a website.
• Meets with clients on a regular basis to evaluate and modify site as it seems appropriate and keeps them informed of project progress.
• Designs a custom-tailored plan for a proposed site using a combination of graphic and written material and modifies proposal as necessary until the client is satisfied.
• Designs, maintains, and updates information and digitized images, banners, bullets, charts, image maps, and other graphics to enhance the appearance of the site and keep the content and graphics current.
• Maintains site appearance by developing and enforcing content and display standards.
• Produces and maintains websites that are user-friendly, effective, and appealing.
• Creates user interfaces, using front-end code to interface with back-end code.
• Gives expert design advice on projects and makes recommendations for improving websites.
• Coordinates with copywriters and graphic artists to design images, icons, banners, and audio enhancement.
• Works with Web Developers to apply style and user interface design to web applications.
• Monitors performance and results. Identifies and evaluates improvement options.
• Maintains links within the website. Makes recommendations on the use of new and emerging technologies or applications and the opportunities to integrate them into operations and activities.
• Educates clients about the similarities and differences between Internet communication and other forms of marketing and public relations efforts.
• May work with clients to select a domain name and registers the chosen name.
• Has experience in the creation of web pages based on direction from functional users and designed by web designers.
• Should have knowledge of HTML and use of automated tools for web page construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer science, electronics engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline.
• 1-10+ years of experience in web design or related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Must have an Active TOP SECRET US Government Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with automated tools for web page construction.
• Knowledge of emerging web technologies and applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65,000 - $200,000 based on experience and qualifications.