Web Designer

Web Designer
BadCat Digital Marketing

At the core of their job, a web designer works with other BadCat team members to design, maintain, and develop websites. This is done through graphic design, wireframing, basic web development, and other key website creation strategies. A web designer works with account managers, strategists, and writers to understand the messaging a client wants to portray to its target market and the best courses of action to achieve them.

On an average day, a BadCat web designer will work on a variety of tasks assigned to them including designing web pages, developing basic website functionalities, updating and maintaining existing website content, and recommending strategies and improvements to client websites.

BadCat Digital is a workspace that encourages adaptability and flexibility; therefore, our web designer should also be looking to grow and take on new responsibilities. This position involves taking creative risks and rejecting the notion that digital marketing success is formulaic without an ounce of creativity behind brand growth.

Team: Creative
Team Size: 5
Facilitator Title: Creative Manager
Position Details:

• Full-Time
• 40 Hours Per Week
• PTO Eligible
• Health/Dental Coverage (coverage start after 90 days)

Detailed Job Description

• Work with internal staff to clearly communicate the needs of BadCat clients and successful completion of desired timelines
• Work in collaboration with strategy and creative team members to organize website creation and web maintenance tasks.
• Attend internal and client meetings as necessary to execute and facilitate client needs
• Navigate and utilize website platforms such as WordPress and Adobe products to create website elements
• Research and problem-solve basic website performance issues to come up with solutions to client problems
• Create website wireframes in conjunction with writing staff, project managers, and other designers with user interface and usability in mind
• Check websites for updates and plugin replacements

Skills Required

• Fulfill tasks set out by team leads
• Create graphics for websites, social media, ads, and more
• Create and design print and digital materials
• Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to a deadline
• Use graphic design software and work with a wide variety of media
• Receive feedback from clients and team members and make necessary changes in an organized fashion
• Collaborate and communicate on timelines, project details, and the needs from other members of the team

Team Requirements

Web design components are accompanied closely with elements recognized by the strategy and creative team. This might include but is not limited to:

• Keyword plans
• Technical or competitor audits
• Wireframes
• Branding guides
• Copy
• Wireframes

A web designer at BadCat is expected to work closely with other team members to ensure that each step of the process is being fulfilled, they have the tools they need to complete the task, and they are following up with the appropriate team members to move on to the next steps.

Work Environment

At BadCat, we know that your work environment impacts your creativity, productivity, and job performance. We recognize that creating a positive and supportive work environment is critical to our company’s continued success.

We promote a culture of inclusion a few different ways, including through team building, a flexible work schedule, transparent collaboration, and by creating flexible workspaces based on individual need.

BadCat Core Values

• Relentless
• Allied
• Transparent
• Strategic

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Web design: 2 years (Preferred)
• Graphic design: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location