Temporary Job Opening

Web Designer

We are currently looking for a WEB DESIGNER for one of our clients in Falls Church, Virginia. The ideal candidate maintains, designs and produces web pages and special web projects, including microsites, blogs, email templates and e-newsletters; assists with podcasting and other multimedia projects; contributes to the overall Web Communications strategy; assists with print design projects.

This is a full-time temporary position with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Essential Functions:

Performs maintenance and updates to existing websites. Creates design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation and layout of content, for special project websites. Creates design prototypes and templates for email marketing campaigns and e-newsletters. Builds web pages and websites, email templates, electronic newsletters, etc. using technologies that conform to established web standards. Designs and creates images for websites, blogs, email templates, electronic newsletters, etc. Contributes to the overall Web Communications strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works closely with communications director to coordinate and post website updates, email marketing campaigns and e-newsletters. Formats copy and code for websites, email marketing campaigns and e-newsletters. Coordinates blast emails using Lyris email system. Monitors website search trends and website and email traffic reports; provides monthly reports to supervisor and recommends modifications as needed. Keeps up-to-date on web-design trends and techniques and suggests improvements for projects and processes. Coordinates and builds online surveys and runs reports. Provides support to print designers as needed. Works well with other employees, functions as a team player and accepts constructive suggestions for improving job performance from supervisors and managers. Maintains regular and consistent attendance. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the responsibilities associated with web design functions. Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in graphics design or other discipline related to the primary responsibilities. Minimum 3 years of experience in web design and 5 years of experience in graphic design; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience with Macromedia Dreamweaver, Contribute and Flash, HTML, XHTML and CSS. Knowledge of JavaScript, PHP and dynamic HTML. Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.) Knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques. Experience with InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite. Comfortable in PC and Mac environment. Attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and creativity in problem-solving. Experience with podcasting and other multimedia. Experience with print design. Thorough understanding of the unique mission and dynamics of an association publication compared to a commercial publication, and how effective nonprofits operate. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Self motivated.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to jobs@eeicom.com with TH-8-WD-MG-2 in the subject line. You may also fax your resume to 703-683-4915. EOE M/F/H/V.

EEIC/TH-8-WD-MG
66 Canal Center Plaza
Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-5507
Fax +1 703 683 4915
jobs@eeicom.com

Please include code TH-8-WD-MG on all correspondence.