Jr. Online Graphics Designer Job at Nutshell (WebFX) in Harrisburg

Entry-Level Interactive Design Position WebFX is seeking an entry-level candidate for our Interactive Design team! Our ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (or will soon have one!), a background in and eye for design, and is excited about building a career in digital design. Basic design skills and background are expected, but no years of professional experience are required - we'll train you on what you need to know.The Qualifications: Who You Are Education:A Bachelor's Degree: All majors welcome!GPA: 3.4 or above(Upcoming grads are encouraged to apply - we interview and hire up to a year in advance!)Design Portfolio:A design portfolio submission is required to be considered - there are no set requirements for how many design samples must be included, but we want to get a sense of your design style and skills!Suggested Experience and Skills:Prior experience working, in any field (for example: a part-time job, summer job, internship, etc)A strong design eye, and an understanding of design fundamentals such as layout, hierarchy, typography, etcExperience working in Adobe Creative Suite and/or FigmaFamiliarity with web design/UX best practicesStrong verbal and written communication skillsTools/Technical Skills:(Not required, but awesome to have!)Excel/Google SuiteBasic HTML/CSSWordpress, or a similar content management systemQualities and Traits:You're passionate about creating beautiful, memorable graphics, advertisements, and websitesYou're interested in the web, and like keeping up with new technologyYou're professional, dependable, and self-motivatedYou take pride in your work and always strive for high-quality resultsYou work with urgency and enjoy getting things doneYou're proactive when it comes to solving problemsYou're a lifelong learner, and are always looking to stretch and grow your skillsYou love thinking both creatively and analytically, and love using data to make decisionsDon't stress if you don't have every experience listed - we hire for soft skills, and believe hard skills can be trained. If the job responsibilities sound interesting, and these traits sound like you, then we want to hear from you!The Job Responsibilities: What You'll Learn to Do Design Websites and User Experiences:(About 40% of your day)Partner with project managers and web developers to design websites for clients and businesses across a range of industriesDesign website layouts, including homepages, landing pages, interior pages, etcImprove website usability and overall user experience through testing and revisionsCreate Marketing Graphics and Digital Advertising Materials:(About 40% of your day)Create promotional graphics, infographics, social media branding and identity, and other branded marketing materialsDesign online advertisements for client campaignsSupport digital marketing efforts with visually engaging designsEnjoy a high level of variety in your work, with our designers regularly involved in over 300+ projects per yearLearn Website Editing and Front-End Basics:(About 20% of your day)Perform light website edits using HTML and CSS (training provided on the job)Grow your front-end coding skills through hands-on experience and mentorshipThe Benefits: What You'll Get Comprehensive, On-the-Job Training and Career Development:Initial "career kickstart" training to learn foundational hard skills over the first few months on the jobOngoing advanced training sessions from industry experts as you progress further in your roleRegular team Lunch-and-Learns in our on-site training amenitiesCareer Growth and Upward Progression Paths:All our Jr-level roles represent the first step on an upward promotional path within WebFXMerit-based promotions are abundant for new team members who meet or exceed performance metricsRegular 1-on-1 check-ins with a manager to support career growthPotential promotional path for Jr. Online Graphics Designer:Web DesignerAssociate Web DesignerAssociate Lead Web DesignerLead Web DesignerSr. Web DesignerIn-Person Experience Alongside Our Team of Industry Experts:This position is based fully in-office at our riverside campus in Harrisburg, PA, with opportunities for this to evolve as Fxers advance in their career tenure.Compensation:$48,500 - $50,500 (potentially higher based on work experience)