Front-End Web Designer
Company: American Society of Travel Agents
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
The Front-End Web Designer is responsible for developing ASTA's
framework for its websites (ASTA.org, various event sites, etc.)
using iMIS RiSE in the iMIS Engagement Management System (EMS), as
well as coordinating and designing all aspects of the website,
providing direction and support for all ASTA departments on issues
and requests pertaining to its websites, all while enhancing and
optimizing the websites. Included in this portfolio of
responsibilities is determining the structure and optimization of
web page design. In the immediate term, the manager will review and
take the lead on the development of the Sitefinity platform, ASTA's
website CMS platform, and other platforms in use.
Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, in addition to
developing and designing the structure of the websites, this
individual is responsible for timely website updates and fixes,
ensuring technical efficiencies, SEO, and analytics
configuration.
Responsibilities
--- Collaborating with stakeholders across the ASTA organization to
assess and discuss the needs, design, and functionality of its
websites and/or relevant interfaces
--- Determining the structure and design of web pages
--- Ensuring user experience determines design choices
--- Develop features to enhance the user experience
--- Striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design
--- Ensuring web design is dynamic and optimized for both mobile
and web
--- Building reusable code for future use
--- Optimizing web pages for maximum speed and scalability
--- Maintaining brand consistency throughout the design
--- Integrating multimedia, including audio and video, into the
website
--- Monitoring website traffic and delivering reports on website
traffic metrics
--- Providing website maintenance and enhancements
--- Writing functional requirements documents and
specifications
--- Consistently checking, debugging, and improving current sites
and systems
--- Leads the provision of website maintenance, fixes, and
enhancements in a hands-on manner
--- Ensuring all work is quality controlled for accuracy and
correctness
Qualifications
Experience And Skills:
--- Degree in Computer Science or related field
--- Experience with the Sitefinity CMS platform, iMIS RiSE in EMS
and/or event platforms is strongly recommended
--- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience working
with a NET-based CMS (e.g., Sitefinity, Sitecore, iMIS RiSE)
--- 3+ years of programming experience (C#, ASP.NET, SOA/Web
Services, XML, and XSL) is a plus
--- Thorough understanding of key design principles, including a
keen eye toward design, aesthetics, and attention to detail
--- Working knowledge of API calls and how to integrate with other
platforms
--- Expertise with HTML(5), CSS(3), Javascript, JQuery and
responsive design (Bootstrap)
--- Experience with graphic design applications such as Adobe
Illustrator preferred
--- Experience with and a strong understanding of SEO principles
and Google Analytics/GA4
--- Excellent problem-solving ability
--- Experience within a trade association's IT systems
Keywords: American Society of Travel Agents, Annandale , Front-End Web Designer, IT / Software / Systems , Alexandria, Virginia
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