Web Designer

UScellular

IT’S ABOUT PEOPLE. OUR COMPANY. AND OUR WORK.

With more than 5.1 million customers, UScellular™ is one of the nation’s largest wireless service carriers. We suppose those stats are impressive enough, butyou really want to know about us, right? We are real people from real places, bringing wireless connectivity closer everyday on a state-of-the-art network built from your town up. Connecting people to the things that matter most to them doesn't seem like a job. It's a passion, and we do it because it's the right thing to do.

https://www.uscellular.com/

Position Details

Web Designer
Job
Full-time
10/28/2021
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

OVERVIEW / SUMMARY:

Web Designer responsible for building and modifying web pages on uscellular.com with the goal of driving e-commerce sales by improving overall appeal and usability for the end user.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop code for web pages using semantic HTML5, modern CSS3/SASS, and a moderate amount of Javascript to aid in page interactivity! Utilize techniques to reduce page weight and increase speed of web page rendering 
  • Improve search engine crawl ability of all pages, Ensure ADA compliance by conforming all pages to the WCAG level AA standard! 
  • Build all experiences using Responsive Web Design such that a single codebase can support an optimized view for any screen size that consumes the content plus translate wireframes, graphical mock-ups, and prototypes into working web pages. 
  • Write the needed HTML5/CSS3/Javascript for all variants in A/B/multi-variate tests 
  • Partner with front-end developers and back-end engineers by providing consultation on or crafting semantic HTML5/CSS3 snippets/pages 
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to quickly iterate based on consultation with product owners, business stakeholders, and quality assurance professionals. Contribute to the maintenance of the organization's digital style guide by writing HTML5/CSS3/Javascript for all web components 
  • Audit web pages created by third-party vendors to ensure compliance with SEO, WCAG, and page speed standards as well as conformance to the digital style guide. Model compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity 
  • Direct responsibility and 24/7 oversight of all marketing related plans and initiatives in which the individual is responsible for as defined in job description or business need.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, web/graphic design, or human-computer interaction or similar field of study; or 4 years equivalent work experience 
  • 2+ years of experience as a web developer and/or web designer working with HTML3, CSS3/SASS, and JavaScript 
  • 2+ years of experience using an IDE such as Sublime Text or VS Code, Content Management System such as Adobe Experience Manager, non-SPA JavaScript framework such as jQuery
  •  2+ years of experience using Photoshop or equivalent graphic design software and Axure or equivalent wire framing software 
  • Technically skilled, creative web designer with good verbal & written communication skills 
  • Confirmed experience developing web pages for small and medium-sized mobile devices (phones & tablets) 
  • Good interpersonal skills with shown success collaborating and problem solving with stakeholders, project teams, and external partners. On-the-job experience leading multiple projects at once 
  • Proven commitment to continuous personal development of leadership skills, including the ability to learn and apply new techniques

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of SPA JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React preferred 
  • Knowledge of web analytics packages such as Google Analytics or Mouse Flow preferred 
  • Content marketing/strategy and/or copywriting experience preferred 
  • Ability to quickly assimilate business and technical information required; business knowledge of the wireless industry a plus

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