Web Designer

Now hiring for a Web Designer to join our IT team!

WHO WE ARE AND WHY YOU SHOULD WORK HERE

· Great work atmosphere - we LOVE what we do and enjoy modernizing local government
· Great work/life balance (generous annual and sick Leave, paid holidays)
· Great benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 100% matching 401k, and much more!)
· East Tennessee is full of places for you (and your pets!) to experience adventures year round!
· Knox County is GROWING and we have plenty of housing, schools, water parks, dog parks, hiking trails, lakes and rivers for fishing, boating, kayaking, and so much more. From the city life to the country life, Knox County has what you need to live your best life!

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

· Do you enjoy designing and creating modern web applications and websites?
· Do you enjoy developing modern UI/UX solutions?
· Do you pride yourself in clever design solutions which improve navigation and user experience for customers?
· Do you enjoy solving challenging, complex presentation problems using technology?
· Do you pride yourself as being organized with an attention to detail?
· Are you skilled at being able to communicate ideas and solutions to individuals at all learning levels?
· Can you resolve issues tactfully?
· Can you excel independently and in team environments?
· Do you develop using modern web programming languages, technologies, and skills?

WHAT DOES A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THIS JOB LOOK LIKE?

· This position covers layout, visual design, and front-end implementation for pages, templates, and components from conceptualization through delivery and for guiding non-technical department staff in publishing clear, accurate, accessible information to the public. This role may coordinate between Creative, Product development, and stakeholders so that sites stay fresh, mobile friendly, maintain continuity, and align with current web, branding, compliance, and quality standards. A typical day might find you performing a variety of activities for your application(s) such as:

· Collaborating with departments and subject-matter experts to understand user needs and develop clear, accessible, public-facing content and interfaces.

· Designing responsive page layouts, landing pages, templates from concept to completion assisting in development or handing off detailed specifications, assets, and component notes to developers and review/providing feedback for implemented work before release.

· Designing websites, including conceptual design, page structure, navigation, templates, components, and core functionality across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

· Applying UI/UX principles, responsive design, and information architecture to improve navigation and user experience across County sites which can include web applications.

· Creating, editing, format, and publishing web content in accordance with branding, accessibility, and communications standards.

· Auditing websites proactively for outdated, inaccurate, broken, duplicate, or inaccessible content and resolve issues in a timely manner.

· Ensuring all web content and interfaces meet ADA and WCAG accessibility requirements; identify and lead remediation efforts in coordination with departments and technical staff.

· Evaluating existing websites and recommend improvements to navigation, layout, functionality, performance, and user experience.

· Monitoring analytics, search data, and performance metrics to identify opportunities to improve usability and site effectiveness.

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND QUALIFICATIONS RELATED TO THIS JOB

· While a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field and minimum of three (3) years’ related experience would be nice - we value your experience in this area above all - so equivalent experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

· You will be required to fulfill Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification requirements throughout your employment with Knox County IT which includes, but is not limited to, a favorable background check completed and approved by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37902: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position

Work Location: In person

Pay: $32.20 - $36.66 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $37