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Web Developer / Designer

Web Developer / Designer

Thompson Rivers UniversityKamloops, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Job description

DUTIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop and maintain TRU web properties.
  • Develop templates for use in TRU's content management systems.
  • Design, propose and deliver web site structure, wireframes, mockups, creative concepts, images, graphics and other visual displays.
  • Provide coaching, guidance and oversight to ensure TRU's graphic guidelines and visual identity is implemented correctly and effectively online.
  • Utilize data to support evidence-based enhancements to content, information architecture and design using website analytics, competitive analyses, usability and focus group feedback, and similar research methods.
  • Design and execute marketing and communications campaigns and strategies.
  • Develop and maintain web design standards, style guides and user manuals for web development and interface design.
  • Analyze customer needs in order to design and implement technical solutions in line with department and university goals.
  • Maintain a high level of quality customer service standards in dealing with and responding to questions and problems including development and delivery of technical training.
  • Ensure the website is a showcase for TRU's brand.
  • Evaluate and demonstrate new web technology as it becomes available for the purpose of determining how these can benefit TRU.

REPORTS TO

Manager, Web Strategy

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Design, or other similar and relevant discipline

    • EXPERIENCE

  • Five (5) years’ current, related experience (preferably in a marketing role or capacity), including :

    • 3 years of Graphic User Interface Design

  • Hand coding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery
  • Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Sublime Text and other modern web development tools
  • Maintaining websites and applications that use PHP utilizing MySQL
  • Using Google Analytics

    • SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

  • Demonstrated ability to develop responsive web solutions that are supported by different browsers, devices and platforms
  • Proficient at designing visually attractive page and site mockups that are brand-focused and user-centric
  • Competent at converting page mockups into functioning sites using HTML, CSS and JQuery
  • Knowledge of current and emerging web design, web-based marketing and UI / UX standards
  • Demonstrated ability to create graphics that meets current industry standards in communication design, accessibility and usability
  • Skills in graphic design and front-end web development
  • Organizational skills, including ability to participate in complex projects, set and meet timelines, and focus on institutional objectives
  • Advanced interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Adept at working effectively in teams with members possessing diverse skill sets, experience and ways of working
  • Understanding of website metrics, data analysis, behavioral analysis and reporting tools
  • Knowledge of standard search engine optimization techniques
  • Ability to facilitate training and coaching

    • WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time
  • General office conditions

    • The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.

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