WEB DESIGN MANAGER
Company: Geosyntec Consultants
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
Web Design Manager
Primary Location
US-TX-Dallas
ID
2024-2754
Category
Marketing
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Remote
No
Additional Location
US-TX-Austin
Additional Location
US-TN-Nashville
Additional Location
US-FL-Pensacola
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for
the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Web Design
Manager. The position may be located in any major Geosyntec office
in the U.S. including Houston, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX;
Pensacola, FL; Nashville, TN, either on-site, hybrid, or work from
home at the company's discretion. The position will work in a
fast-paced and deadline-driven professional services environment to
create, develop, and maintain company websites, taking on
leadership responsibilities within the design team and ensuring
that the final product meets both user expectations and business
objectives. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering
and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to
address new ventures and complex problems involving our
environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our
engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our
clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the
top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is
internationally known for its technical leadership, broad
experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our
people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will
be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being
programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit:
http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
Design and Development
- Lead Website Design Projects: Oversee
the conceptualization and creation of website designs, ensuring
they align with brand guidelines and user experience best
practices.
- Create Wireframes and Mockups: Develop high-fidelity
wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using tools like Adobe XD,
Figma, or Sketch.
- UI/UX Design: Focus on the user interface and experience,
ensuring that designs are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to
navigate.
- Responsive Design: Ensure that websites are fully responsive,
providing a seamless experience across devices and screen
sizes.
- Front-End Development: Occasionally, senior designers may be
involved in coding using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, especially in
smaller teams. Collaboration and Leadership
- Team Leadership: Supervise junior designers, provide feedback,
and ensure that all design work meets high standards of
quality.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with developers,
content creators, and marketing teams to ensure that design
elements align with broader business goals.
- Client Interaction: Engage with internal and external clients
to understand their needs and translate those into design
solutions. Present and justify design decisions to
stakeholders.
- Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, managing
timelines, deliverables, and ensuring all tasks are completed on
time. Strategy and Planning
- Design Strategy: Contribute to the overall design strategy of
the organization, ensuring that all digital products adhere to the
latest design trends and user behavior.
- Brand Consistency: Maintain consistency in design across all
platforms and touchpoints, reinforcing the brand's identity.
- Research and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest web
design trends, tools, and technologies. Experiment with new
techniques and suggest improvements to existing processes. Quality
Assurance
- Usability Testing: Conduct or oversee user testing and gather
feedback to refine designs before final implementation.
- Performance Optimization: Ensure that websites are optimized
for performance, including load times, accessibility, and SEO
considerations.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and solve design-related issues that
arise during the development and post-launch phases. Documentation
and Reporting
- Design Documentation: Create and maintain documentation of
design processes, guidelines, and best practices.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on the
progress of design projects and any challenges faced. Client and
Stakeholder Relations
- Client Engagement: Act as a primary point of contact for
design-related inquiries from clients, ensuring their satisfaction
with the end product.
- Stakeholder Communication: Clearly articulate design concepts
and choices to non-design stakeholders, ensuring alignment with
business goals.
- Other related duties as assigned. Skills, Experience and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Graphic Design,
Web Design, Digital Media, Visual Communication, Fine Arts,
Computer Science (with a focus on design) and at least 8 years of
progressive professional experience in engineering, architecture,
commercial construction, or marketing firms specializing in the
marketing of professional services; or equivalent combination of
education, experience and training that provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the responsibilities of
the position. (required)
- Prior experience leading and overseeing a web design team.
(required)
- A strong design portfolio that showcases a range of projects,
including web design, user interface design, and other digital
media work. (required)
- Mastery of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Sketch, and prototyping
tools like InVision or Adobe XD. (required)
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is highly advantageous,
especially in smaller teams or projects requiring close
collaboration with developers. (preferred)
- Ability to create effective presentations and respond to
inquiries from internal and external clients; and effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
(required)
- Microsoft Windows proficiency including, MS Professional (Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat and Creative Suite products,
and typing ability. (required)
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to
perform effectively under tight deadlines. (required) #LI-AO1
#LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite
Keywords: Geosyntec Consultants, Pensacola , WEB DESIGN MANAGER, IT / Software / Systems , Pensacola, Florida
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