Web Designer and Developer

About Simplified Marketing (www.simplifiedmarketingllc.com):

At Simplified Marketing, we help clients reach their goals with straightforward, effective marketing strategies. As a team, we focus on collaboration, delivering quality work, and supporting clients around the world. We're looking for a part-time Website = Designer to join our team and handle a variety of design projects in the digital space.

Position Overview:

As a Website Designer at Simplified Marketing, you will contribute to creating visually engaging websites. It's a bonus if you can also support additional graphic designs. Reporting directly to the Marketing Manager, your responsibilities will include designing website layouts, uploading content onto web pages for SEO, resolving website issues, and creating other creative assets. You'll work collaboratively with the team while taking ownership of your projects, making sure all deliverables are professional, polished, and meet client goals.

You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, handling strict deadlines, and shifting priorities as needed. Strong organization and attention to detail are critical.

While this is a part-time position, there’s potential for it to grow into a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities: Prioritized Tasks

• Web Graphic Design: Use Figma/Photoshop to create website layouts based on wireframe instructions, which will be handed off to the web developer for implementation.
• Website Content Upload: Add new content and create web pages on mainly WordPress websites and 1 Wix website
• Landing Page Design: Build visually appealing and functional website landing pages using tools like Elementor (mainly), Divi, Wix website builder, or WP Bakery.
• Theme Versatility: Work with multiple WordPress themes and builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Divi, etc.)
• Supporting with graphics when possible using Canva to enhance and add to the website design layout

Additional Tasks

• Image Sourcing: Pull client and stock photos for use in website blogs, pages, and Google Business posts.
• Design Standards: Ensure all designs meet brand guidelines and are optimized for usability and visual appeal.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the team to meet deadlines, provide creative input, and adjust designs based on feedback.
• Project Management: Use tools such as Notion (similar to Asana or Trello) daily to organize tasks, communicate progress, and manage deadlines effectively.
• Miscellaneous Tasks: Assist with scheduling social media posts, organizing content folders, and supporting the marketing team with small admin tasks as needed.

Required Skills & Tools

• Web Design Proficiency: Strong experience with WordPress and some familiarity with Wix. Must be confident working with Elementor and comfortable navigating other themes like Divi and WP Bakery.
• Website Development Able to build websites from the ground up. Should understand how to adjust layouts for responsiveness across devices. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is preferred—especially for troubleshooting or minor style updates.
• Project Management: Familiar with platforms like Asana, ClickUp, or Trello. Daily use of Notion is key for managing tasks and keeping projects on track.
• General Tools: Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Word or Google Workspace tools.
• Design Sense: Strong eye for layout, spacing, and composition. Attention to detail is a must.
• Team Collaboration: Able to work closely with others, communicate clearly, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-4 years of web design experience.
• A solid portfolio that demonstrates your design capabilities across a variety of sites.
• Understanding of responsive design principles for mobile, tablet, and desktop layouts.
• Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Figma, or Capcut (nice to have, but not required daily).
• Ability to generate custom images or graphics using AI tools. Not a daily task, but helpful if you're able to jump in when needed.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and work efficiently under tight timelines.

Job Title: Website Designer and Developer

Company: Simplified Marketing

Location: Remote / Online

Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

Pay: $9 per hour

Employment Type: Part-Time (with the potential to grow into a full-time role, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm EST)

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting projects for Fortune companies.

How to Apply: Please submit the following

– Your resume

– A portfolio showcasing relevant work, including web design layouts (if available), graphics for website, etc

--------- Please include URL links as well since we like to inspect the code and responsiveness of the website

Our Questions

1. Are you available to work from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST, with the possibility of moving to full-time from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST?

2. How many years of website design experience do you have?

What website themes and page builders do you feel most comfortable using?

4. How long does it take you to build a landing page from an existing website structure that requires a new design layout based on the SEO content provided? (Please tell us in hours)

5. What software do you use to design your landing page before building?

6. Where do you go to find inspiration before designing a landing page?

7. Are you comfortable creating graphics for a landing page in order to better enhance the design? If so, which design tool do you use?

8. How do you handle feedback and revisions from team members or clients? Explain your process.

9. Have you ever missed a deadline or needed to push one back? How did you handle it?

10. Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and producing high-quality work quickly?

11. Have you worked with project management tools like Notion, Asana, or Trello? If so, what tool?

12. Before an interview, if you are selected, would you be comfortable sharing a loom video and discussing your design process with us?