What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Designer position at Government Scientific Source Inc?
Job Title: Web Designer
Company: Government Scientific Source
Location: Reston VA
About Government Scientific Source:
Since its inception in 1991, Government Scientific Source (GovSci) has been driven by a desire to empower those at the forefront of cutting-edge scientific research and groundbreaking discoveries. By championing employee development and through the careful cultivation of quality, compliance and integrity in all facets of business, GovSci has established itself as a dynamic scientific equipment distributor that fosters innovation and facilitates advancements in the federal research arena and beyond.
About the Role:
We are looking for a talented and creative Web Designer. In this role, you will be responsible for designing visually compelling, user-friendly websites/web pages and digital experiences that align with our brand identity and business goals. You will collaborate closely with developers, marketers, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life from concept to launch.
Your Impact:
- Assess and redesign legacy web layouts, modernizing the look, feel, and functionality of our custom e-commerce platform while preserving brand integrity and working within technical constraints.
- Design and prototype responsive web pages, landing pages, and web applications using modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Leadpages).
- Partner with stakeholders to fulfill web design requests efficiently, ensuring accuracy and a high standard of quality. Translate larger-scale business requirements into wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes before implementation.
- Work with Marketing and Developers to maintain a consistent visual language, including typography, color systems, iconography and reusable component libraries.
- Analyze and optimize the customer journey across ecommerce touchpoints, working with Marketing to apply conversion-focused design principles to improve engagement, usability, and sales performance.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
- Conduct user testing and iterate on designs based on feedback, analytics, and compliance standards.
- Optimize designs for performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices in web and UX design.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Portfolio demonstrating a range of web design projects.
- 4 years of professional experience in web design or a related field.
- Proven experience redesigning and modernizing legacy web layouts, with the ability to balance contemporary design standards with existing brand and/or technical constraints of a highly custom platform.
- Solid grasp of UX principles, information architecture, and user-centered design.
- Experience optimizing the customer journey across ecommerce websites, with a strong understanding of conversion-focused design principles and user flow best practices.
- Strong understanding of HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP fundamentals and how designs are translated into functional code on custom backends.
- General experience with front-end scripting languages.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail and a passion for clean, purposeful design.
Why Work for GovSci?
- 15 days accrued PTO for first year employees in addition to 12 paid holidays and birthday PTO.
- Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus.
- 100% company paid life and disability insurance.
- Maternity and Parental Leave.
- Health insurance, FSA and DCA availability.
- Company sponsored 401k with matching as well as tuition reimbursement.
The Details:
- Hybrid position requiring three (3) days a week onsite in Reston, VA.
- Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Work Authorization:
Must be eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
AAP/ EEO Statement:
Government Scientific Source (“GSS”) is a covered federal contractor or subcontractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), as amended, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. As such, GSS is bound by the terms of VEVRAA and Section 503, and shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities, and is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
It is the policy of Government Scientific Source (“GSS”) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply:
Ready to embark on an extraordinary journey with Government Scientific Source? Unleash your potential by joining our team of distribution pioneers. To begin your application process, submit your resume showcasing your relevant experience and highlighting why you're drawn to Government Scientific Source.
Note: We receive a high volume of applications and can only respond to shortlisted candidates. Thank you for considering Government Scientific Source as your launching pad for a thrilling career.