Web Designer

Join AutoTrader and shape the future of automotive e-commerce. We are on a mission to reinvent the digital retail experience for automotive consumers.

Come to Trader and join a diverse workforce, working with the latest tech to pave the way for innovation.

We are proud to have built an environment where everyone has an opportunity to be their creative best. A place where we value collaboration, curiosity and excellence.

A place where we trust teams to work autonomously, make data-driven decisions and become masters of their craft through numerous learning opportunities.

Sounds like something you would enjoy?

We are looking for a Web Designer for the largest automotive marketplace in Canada. Note this is a 1-year full-time contract position.

What you’ll do :

As part of a team of designers, developers, and creative analysts, you will design, create and maintain artwork for Trader Corporation websites and our Professional Customer websites.

You will strategically implement design solutions that support the organization’s goals for improving user experience and results.

Key areas of responsibility are :

Design and enhance elements of client websites, to their specifications and within the parameters of our platform

Ensure designs are optimized for our developers and effective on mobile and desktop

Create both static and animated banner ads for customers for distribution on Trader’s marketplaces

Maintain superior design concepts through current knowledge of web design technologies and trends

Adhere to all technical, branding, and web content accessibility guidelines

Work closely with developers to ensure your designs are executable, and provide design feedback as part of the QA process

Communicate with stakeholders and customers for revisions and approvals

What you’ll need :

Graphic Design diploma or bachelor's degree / community college diploma, or equivalent work experience

Strong design portfolio

Experience with design software : Adobe CS, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop, InVision, Flexitive, HTML5

Excellent design skills, including typography, layout, colour, user interface & navigation

Able to design for cross-platform compatibility

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

At home in a fast paced, agile, commercial online environment

Creative vision and attention to detail

Collaborative spirit, ability to give and accept feedback in a professional manner

Preferred but not required :

Familiarity with CMS such as WordPress

Basic knowledge of video / animated banners

Bilingual French / English preferred

What’s in it for you

We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.