Web Designer Job at Next Adventure Inc, Portland, OR

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  • Next Adventure Inc
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Summary:

Next Adventure surrounds itself with employees who are passionate about the outdoors and want to make a positive impact in the company every day. The role of every employee is to promote our mission:

Inform. Outfit. Excite.

Join Next Adventure and light up our online presence with your web design expertise. As a key player, you'll create visually striking, user-friendly designs that elevate our e-commerce experience and echo our commitment to adventure and sustainability. If you’re a creative pro who thrives in both digital spaces and the great outdoors, and you’re eager to push boundaries and make an impact, we want you to help us shape the future of our customer's digital journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and Design User-Friendly Websites: Develop visually appealing and functional website layouts, ensuring a seamless user experience across different devices and browsers.
  • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with clients, marketing teams, and developers to understand project requirements, goals, and user needs, and to ensure that design solutions align with overall business objectives.
  • Optimize Website Performance: Implement UX best practices for website speed optimization, responsiveness, to support our SEO strategy.
  • Develop and Maintain Design Assets: Produce and manage design assets, including graphics, icons, and multimedia content, and ensure they are optimized for web use.
  • Stay Current with Design Trends: Keep up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to ensure designs are modern, innovative, and relevant.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or a closely related field and 6 months of design experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a transferable field with 1 year of design experience, or 3 years of design experience (design experience is not solely limited to paid work).
  • Strong knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web design.
  • Familiarity with HTML and CSS preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, and/or other graphic design software.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate clearly with diverse departments and vendors.
  • Dedication to growth and professional development in the field of graphic design.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, and take quick action to capitalize on opportunities.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to adjust plans quickly to meet organizational, location, or departmental goals.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills to stay informed of the latest trends in graphic design and marketing.
  • Experience working with various social media platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and project management tools such as Asana.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to concentrate on details while maintaining a clear vision of the big picture.
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements:

Key Competencies

  • Knowledge of Graphic Design: Demonstrates a strong understanding of graphic design principles and practices, including composition, color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy. Applies this knowledge to create compelling and effective designs that communicate Next Adventure's products and brand ethos.
  • Creativity: Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, developing fresh and innovative ideas that effectively communicate Next Adventure's products, expertise, and brand messaging.
  • Attention to Detail: Demonstrates strong attention to detail, ensuring that all designs meet creative standards, branding guidelines, and specifications.
  • Communication Skills: Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners to develop and implement creative projects.
  • Planning and Organization: Demonstrates strong planning and organizational skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines. Develops and implements efficient processes and systems to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Problem-Solving Ability: Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills, identifying design issues and recommending solutions. Develops and implements effective solutions to complex design challenges.
  • Technical Skills: Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in industry-standard graphic design software and tools. Stays current with emerging trends and best practices in graphic design and creative marketing.
  • Positive Attitude: Demonstrates a positive attitude, with a proactive and clear communication style.
  • Commitment to Ongoing Professional Development: Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development, staying current with emerging trends and best practices in graphic design and creative marketing. Seeks out opportunities for learning and growth to enhance skills and knowledge.

Hiring Process at Next Adventure - What to Expect:

  • At Next Adventure, our primary objective is to hire the most qualified candidates and ensure their long-term success within our organization. We place great value in our hiring process, and we ask that all applicants submit a cover letter with their resume. We appreciate the time and effort that goes into submitting an application, please be assured that we will respond to all applications within 1-2 weeks, and we will maintain open communication with our applicants throughout the process.
  • We use a generic email account to communicate with applicants, and sometimes our emails may end up in your spam or promotions folder. Please ensure that you check these folders for any correspondence from Next Adventure. To streamline our communication process, we highly recommend opting-in for text messages, as this will allow for quick questions and reminders about interviews.
  • At Next Adventure, we take a personal interest in every applicant, and we read each resume and cover letter carefully. We value creativity, initiative, and a passion for the industry. Our goal is to hire the best candidates and retain them for the long-term, and we believe that this process begins with a strong application and a commitment to kaizen.

Next Adventure provides the following benefits to full-time (FT) employees:

  • Group health, dental, and vision insurance – Aetna & Principal
  • Short-term disability
  • Voluntary life insurance, and 25,000 basic life insurance
  • OregonSaves Retirement plan
  • Vacation up to 4 weeks, based on position and years of service. 2 week sabbatical added after 10 years.

Next Adventure provides additional perks to any employee as follows:

  • Employee discount: Max 35%
  • Free Demos & Rentals
  • Circuit Bouldering Gym Daily Passes
  • The Source Climbing Gym Daily Passes
  • Membership discounts at Movement and PRG
  • Access to Industry Pro Deals on products, events, lift tickets, and more

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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