Job Description

WEB DESIGNER

PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA OFFICE-BASED SETTING

At DECKSDIRECT, we’re focused on creating a world-class deck-shopping and deck-building experience for every client, every time. Period. But we also have a little fun along the way. We’re talking casual dress code (tees, hoodies, and hats), NERF™ gun battles, summertime barbeques, ping-pong, and the occasional Friday-afternoon brew. Within our down-to-earth setting, you’ll find a talented team that is friendly, seriously committed to excellence, and driven by a culture of rock-solid core values.

The WEB DESIGNER plays a key role as a member of the Marketing Team in fulfilling the company’s mission - Help People Build Better Decks. The WEB DESIGNER is accountable for developing, managing, and optimizing a highly engaging, informative eCommerce website on the Magento 2 platform through intuitive, on-brand user interfaces. The WEB DESIGNER will have a strong understanding of the current state of e-Commerce and preferably knowledge of the home improvement/building materials market or a DIY personality.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

IN ADDITION TO HONING YOUR TEAM RECREATIONAL SKILLS, WE’LL EXPECT YOU TO:

• Creating website and digital assets

• Skills and expertise in software/programming languages such as HTML and Javascript a plus

• Create visual content to engage and educate consumers about DecksDirect products

• Consistent, on-brand experience for e-Commerce website

• Apply design standards, guidelines and best practices for e-Commerce website

• Visual design of online/e-Commerce creative elements

RESPONSIBILITIES

IN BETWEEN NERF™ GUN BATTLES YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE BY DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST:

• Collaborate with marketing team and contribute to the development of website design and content strategy to drive sales and build awareness of the products and DecksDirect brand

• Develop and deliver on-brand user experience for eCommerce website

• Establish, promote, and enforce design guidelines, best practices, and standards

• Manage and prioritize multiple assigned website design-related tasks at one time, each in different stages of production to ensure the successful delivery of projects while meeting timelines

• Produce and execute user-centered concepts (e.g., mockups, wireframes) designed to improve the overall digital experience, meet user needs, and satisfy business objectives at the page, component, and navigational level

• Ongoing development of functionality and design enhancements to improve website for consumers, contractors, and internal team

• Maintain new design technologies and best practices within mobile and responsive design

• Learn content domains, visualize and simplify complex systems, and solve problems both analytically and creatively

REQUIREMENTS

A FUN-LOVING ATTITUDE IS A MUST, AS ARE THE FOLLOWING CREDENTIALS:

• 3+ years in a Web Designer role working with web design and e-Commerce asset development
• Must be well versed in Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with Sketch, Figma, Miro, InVision a plus
• 3+ years of strong proficiency with eCommerce development platforms, Magento 2 experience preferred
• Understanding of interactive web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• A strong portfolio of web design work samples
• Bachelor’s Degree in creative-focused discipline, Communications, Marketing or related field (preferred)

CAREER ADVANTAGES

IT’S NOT ALL FUN AND GAMES AROUND HERE. YOU’LL ALSO ENJOY:

• Monday - Friday Daytime Schedule (on site)
• Competitive base salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Three weeks of personal time off (PTO)

APPLY TODAY

If you’re seeking the perfect balance of professional success and growth potential within a different kind of professional setting, DecksDirect might be a perfect fit. Start practicing your aim and contact us now.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Company Description

DecksDirect is an online retailer and distributor of deck and patio building products. We are committed to Helping People Build Better Decks! We are a company of passionate individuals who love what we do, both in the office and outside of our four walls. Learn more about who we are at https://www.decksdirect.com/about