Web Designer

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

West Lafayette, IN

Educational Services

About the position

The College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University is seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic Web Designer to enhance the Purdue OWL web presence and support the College's mission. This role involves creating responsive websites, implementing design changes, and providing web design guidance to staff, all while ensuring compliance with accessibility guidelines and maintaining usability standards.

Responsibilities

• Create responsive, dynamic websites using various graphics software applications, techniques, and tools.
• Implement design changes to Purdue OWL/College of Liberal Arts websites under art direction and in adherence to Purdue branding guidelines.
• Provide web design guidance to college staff using Cascade and Word Press to enhance website performance and usability.
• Work closely with content owners within the College of Liberal Arts to ensure page accuracy.
• Utilize the approved ticket system to prioritize and complete tasks, meeting design expectations in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report relevant website metrics to encourage user engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accessibility guidelines and uphold design and usability standards for web pages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer graphics technology, web design and development, computer science or related field.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience working in content management systems, including template design and development.
• Proven experience in designing and developing responsive, dynamic websites.
• Proficiency in graphics software applications, techniques, and tools.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as CSS, JavaScript, HTML, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for technical problems associated with web pages and applications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and document end-user information needs.
• Time management, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Cascade and Word Press platforms.
• Adobe Creative Cloud experience.
• Knowledge of current web design and accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics 360.
• Knowledge of web analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Angelfish.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including generous paid sick time and vacation
• Tuition remission (Purdue and Purdue Global)