Job vacancy Web & Graphics Designer

Kingston

OrganisationNational Library of JamaicaReferenceVAC-48543Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesInformation & Communication TechnologyLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$1,984,305 per annumDate Posted15/02/2024Expiry Date07/03/2024The Web and Graphics Designer is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the library €™s web presence as well as designing graphics for promotion of the library €™s services and resources.

 

Key Outputs

• Library’s website maintained
• Web pages designed/revised
• Web interface improved
• Website guidelines documented
• Exhibitions and promotional graphics designed
• Progress reports prepared
• Website backed up
• Website mobility test conducted
• Promotional videos edited & posted
• Website performance improved.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and maintains the Library’s website server including protecting operating and content management systems.
• Maintains the content management system (WordPress) inclusive of dashboard, plugins, optimization, php coding and system versions.
• Conduct regular backup of websites.
• Conceptualize and design new webpages & re-design of existing webpages.
• Conduct usability testing on website to improve the user experience.
• Optimize website performance.
• Conduct security risk management audit of websites and implement measures to mitigate against risk identified.
• Review website map/structure and effect corrective action.
• Recommends innovative solutions and customer interfaces to improve usability and content.
• Edits videos of promotional material for dissemination on platforms.
• Develops and initiate procedures for ongoing website updates and revisions.
• Develops and document style guidelines for website content.
• Analyzes design needs and capture technical requirements of the various teams.
• Conceptualize and design graphics for social media platforms and exhibitions.
• Designs graphics and prepare publications to meet a variety of promotional materials.
• Collaborates with the Public Relations and Special Programmes team members to understand and implement designs for marketing and communication plans
• Keeps abreast of new and emerging development in web and graphics design and implementing recommendations and best practices
• Prepares progress reports

 

Performance Standards

• Web presence maintained according to agreed standards
• Web pages designed & revised according to specifications
• Web pages designed revised within agreed timeframe
• Web interface improved according to specifications
• Website guidelines documented according to agreed standards
• Website guidelines documented within agreed timeframe
• Website performing at optimal level within agreed timeframe.
• Exhibition and promotional graphics designed according to specifications
• Exhibition and promotional graphics designed within agreed timeframe
• Progress reports prepared within agreed timeframe
• Promotional videos produced according to agreed specifications.

 

Skills/Knowledge

• Familiarity with PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Proficient in Adobe Suite of programs.
• Working knowledge of the Macintosh computer operating system.
• Strong illustration and graphic design skills.
• A solid understanding of web design and usability as well as current web standards
• Proficiency with WordPress or other content management system
• Familiarity with basic SEO and performance best practices
• Experience with Google Analytics
• Demonstrates experience in designing visual images and layout of material on web sites and other visual media
• Experience in designing for a wide spectrum of print and electronic mediums, including print, electronic, social networking, video and other emerging media.
• Ability to work in an environment with multiple deadlines, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple requests.

 

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field
• Two (2) years related work experience
• Training or demonstrated experience in graphics design

 

Special conditions associated with the job

• Required to work outside of normal working hours from time to time to include weekends

 

 

 

We appreciate all responses, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

16 May, 2024 (11 days left)