Front End Designer (1 Year) – Alberta Motor Association

Job Title: Front End Designer (1 Year)

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: “TO design OR not to design” HAS NEVER BEEN A QUESTION FOR YOU.Posted: 2024-12-11Closing: Until FilledLocation: Edmonton South (Hybrid)*** Please note this is a 1 year temporary full-time position with the potential of extension ***You’re at the forefront of crafting exceptional online experiences for ama.ab.ca & amatravel.ca. You’ll be building pages based on UX designs & editing content pages, ensuring seamless translation of digital design prototypes & maintaining the website’s accuracy & relevance. Armed with expertise in HTML5, CSS3, UX/UI & proficiency in Design, SEO & Analytics tools, the front-end designer collaborates closely with cross- functional teams to optimize website performance, ensure content is up to date & ready for marketing campaigns, implement SEO strategies & drive digital success.WHAT MOVES YOU

• You manage your time as expertly as you manage your projects. Prioritizing, planning and organizing is part of your DNA.
• You have a rock-solid reputation as a creative problem solver.
• You get what it means to be part of the team. And when it comes to learning, you’re like a sponge and consider yourself to be a lifelong student.
• Developing creative solutions to complicated problems comes as naturally to you as breathing.
• You enjoy working with people and you always dig in to really understand what they’re trying to achieve so that you can blow their socks off when you deliver it.
• You understand the value in delivering on a commitment – you help achieve sprint goals with a cool head and clear vision.
• You’re web and app-savvy, and up-to-date on mobile trends, tools and methods.
• You’re passionate about working with UX/UI designers to turn Figma mockups and prototypes into pixel-perfect user interfaces.
• You love building website layouts, hero images and editing photos in Photoshop
• You love design systems, having consistent UIs across applications, and turning designs into reusable components.
• You are interested in user testing and research, and enjoy sitting in on testing to find out more about your users.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Report to the Manager, Web & Digital Performance.
• Build and code all new content landing pages from UX/UI Design mockups & prototypes for the ama.ab.ca and amatravel.ca websites.
• Build and code all new content pages within existing templates available in our custom content management system.
• Help source stock images when building and updating landing pages.
• Working closely with marketing to ensure content is kept up to date including pricing, regulatory information, & partner content.
• Build reusable code & libraries for future use.
• Ensure the accurate translation of digital design prototypes with a consistent look & feel that’s in accordance with AMA Style Guide & Brand Guidelines.
• Maintain an extensive backlog of website update requests from marketing and varying stakeholders across 10+ business units.
• Manage cross-department pages with input from other Front End Designers.
• Assist the SEO Specialist with on page, off page & technical SEO tactics.
• Look for on page SEO opportunities & improvements and make recommendations.
• Work closely with the Digital Performance & Optimization team to assist in set up of A/B testing, QR codes, web analytics tagging, tracking and dashboard set up.
• Build out processes & procedures to ensure the website is maintained & updated in a consistent manner.
• Work with the software development team to track bugs, propose content management system improvements & identify areas of improvement.
• Research and apply new vendor tools to enhance our existing techstack.
• Support the Creative Agency with website banner and email banner designs as needed.
• Assist with website planning & development based on web trends, UX/UI best practices, analytics and SEO.

WHAT YOU’VE DONE

• You have a university degree or post-secondary diploma in a related field such as Computer Science, Digital Media, Digital Design, Web Design and Development, or Marketing & Communications.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of applied and progressive experience in web design, front end development, new media or Marketing & Communications with a focus on website maintenance.
• You have experience with building layouts in Photoshop
• Experience with Javascript, SEO, Analytics, UX Design, Digital Marketing are considered assets.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible benefits.
• Outstanding employer-paid Retirement Savings Program.
• Great AMA discounts.
• Unlimited learning opportunities.
• Paid Vacation and other paid time off including a Volunteer Day and Me-Day
• Flexible work model.

–WORK MODEL: Hybrid–We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Name: Alberta Motor Association

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