Graduate Web Designer

Job Title: Web Designer Wanted! (Graduates Welcome)

Are you passionate about creating beautiful and functional websites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript? Are you always striving to create the best user experience and make websites perform their best?

If so, join KSOL, a growing and engaging Edutech Company based in Solihull. We have been shaking up the education industry for over 20 years with our focus is on educating adults and children in the most entertaining and engaging way possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to dive into the world of web design and work on some truly cutting-edge projects. Come and join our family and grow your skills in a tolerant and humorous environment.

Key Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and bootstrap libraries.
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility
• Understanding of user experience (UX) design and accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG)
• Ability to optimise website performance for fast loading times and smooth performance
• Ability to use design software like Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of SEO principles and how to optimize websites for search engines

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop websites and applications that will have users doing cartwheels with joy!
• Become technical proficient with .Net framework- training provided
• Ensure internal web applications have great use ability and flow.
• Working with the development team to ensure website designs are brought to life with clean and effective code
• Analysing website performance using tools like Google Analytics, and making data-driven recommendations for improvement
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest web design trends and technologies
• Testing and debugging websites to ensure a high-quality user experience

Education and Experience:

• A UK Degree in computer science, web design, graphic design, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of UI/UX design principles, wireframing, and responsive design.
• A great understanding of .NET, React, ASP.NET, C#, Entity Framework, and SQL Server. We are looking for an individual who wants to move to a full-stack environment and do it all.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. We're all in this together!

This is a full-time role where we work collaboratively from our Solihull head office. We offer a competitive salary, outstanding work-life balance, growth and career development opportunities, and a fun, supportive team environment.

So, if you're a recent graduate with a passion for front-end development and web design, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let's see where your skills can take you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Solihull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• HTML5, CSS, Javascript: 1 year (required)
• web design or development: 1 year (preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite including illustrator and photoshop: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Degree-Web Design, Comp. science or related graphics (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 27/02/2023