Web Designer

Job Summary
The College of Liberal Arts is actively searching for a collaborative and enthusiastic Web Designer to join our team. If you are passionate about web design, technology, and collaboration, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of Purdue OWL and the College of Liberal Arts. In this role, you will contribute to maintaining and enhancing the world-renowned Purdue OWL web presence, playing a key part in advancing the College's mission and online activity. As the home of the nationally recognized Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program, Degree+, and the campus Degree in 3 initiative, the College of Liberal Arts is dedicated to fostering free and open inquiry in all matters.
We invite individuals who are passionate about web design to be part of our dynamic team. Join us in shaping the digital landscape, where creativity and innovation thrive.
The College of Liberal Arts is an emerging leader in innovative Liberal Arts education and scholarship. It is home to the nationally-recognized Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program, Degree+, and launched the campus Degree in 3 initiative. Purdue University and the College of Liberal Arts are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. All staff are expected to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create responsive, dynamic websites using various graphics software applications, techniques, and tools.
• Implement design changes to Purdue OWL/College of Liberal Arts websites under art direction and in adherence to Purdue branding guidelines.
• Provide web design guidance to college staff using Cascade and Word Press to enhance website performance and usability.
• Work closely with content owners within the College of Liberal Arts to ensure page accuracy.
• Utilize the approved ticket system to prioritize and complete tasks, meeting design expectations in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report relevant website metrics to encourage user engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accessibility guidelines and uphold design and usability standards for web pages.

Required:
Bachelor's degree, in computer graphics technology, web design and development, computer science or related field. Minimum of 4-5 years of experience working in content management systems, including template design and development.

• Proven experience in designing and developing responsive, dynamic websites.
• Proficiency in graphics software applications, techniques, and tools.
• Familiarity of front-end technologies such as CSS, JavaScript, HTML, jQuery and Bootstrap
• Strong troubleshooting skills for technical problems associated with web pages and applications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and document end-user information needs.
• Time management, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Cascade and Word Press platforms.
• Adobe Creative Cloud experience
• Knowledge of current web design and accessibility standards
• Knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics 360
• Knowledge of web analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Angelfish

Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Benefits of a Purdue Career:

• Competitive benefits package including generous paid sick time and vacation
• Tuition remission (Purdue and Purdue Global)

Education
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree
Experience
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience
FLSA Status
Exempt