Web Designer - WordPress

Position Description: The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who will work in coordination with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain our next generation websites and web tools. You must be comfortable working as part of a team while taking the initiative to take lead on new innovations and projects.

Location: Remote/Austin, TX

Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Create designs and visuals for the website (WordPress)
• Revise, edit, proofread & optimize web content
• Work with cross-functionally to enhance overall user experience of our platforms
• Own various design tasks involved in the web development life cycle from start to finish
• Work with Elementor and WordPress to code and develop new pages and design of the website
• Stay aligned with the company’s SEO, SEM and PPC goals and help drive that in alignment with the website and pages

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science
• At least 4+ years of using WordPress and Elementor
• Proficiency in at least one server-side technology
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work

Additional Preferred Requirements:

• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a decentralized environment, without the reliance of direct authority.
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
• Broad understanding of current and emerging technology practices.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and follow-through.
• Value strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and projects and prioritize needs.
• Strong sense of service and passion for the company and business.
• Authorized to legally work for any employer in the United States.
• Willingness to submit to any requested background checks.
• Fluent in English.

Competencies: To perform the essential functions of this position and the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Critical thinking—able to think critically, reason, and apply knowledge learned on the job to the tasks at hand.
• Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; exhibits creativity and a willingness to try new solutions; and appropriately applies problem-solving techniques.
• Confidentiality—operates with the highest level of discretion and maintains complete confidentiality of all business matters.
• Interpersonal skills—thrives in, and fosters, a team-oriented environment; able to establish strong relationships based on a foundation of trust; is able to easily and confidently work with a diverse constituency in regard to cultural backgrounds, levels/roles, and personality differences; remains open to others’ ideas.
• Oral communication— speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and able to effectively make presentations to small or large groups.
• Written communication—drafts products with minimal oversight; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively and accurately; able to skillfully write, read and interpret written information.
• Technical knowledge—possesses thorough knowledge of all operating systems and programs required by this role.
• Planning/organizing—effectively prioritizes and plans work activities; manages own time as well as others’ time efficiently and effectively; successfully manages conflicting priorities.
• Communicates key objectives and necessary tactics to meet project requirements/goals.
• Proactively identifies and anticipates needs and makes recommendations for implementation.
• Quality control—demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability—skillfully adapts to changes, delays, or other unexpected events; manages competing demands, priorities, and deadlines; able to coordinate across various time zones.
• Dependability— self-directed, self-accountable, and self-motivated; meets deadlines; attendance is punctual and reliable; able to take direction, follow instructions, and work independently; solicits feedback to improve performance.