This is a direct hire position, 100% on site in Buena Park, salary is up to $80k/year. Looking for someone with strong HTML, CSS, JavaScript experience with strong back end knowledge in C#.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Web Designer designs, develops, and maintains responsive websites and web applications, ensuring seamless functionality and visually compelling user experiences. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and departments to translate project requirements into clean, efficient code while integrating backend systems (e.g., databases, APIs) to support front-end interfaces. Additional responsibilities involve graphic design duties such as creating marketing collateral, social media assets, icons, and branding materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates custom websites using theme frameworks with custom HTML/CSS; builds sites using WordPress CMS and other platforms as appropriate.
• Identifies and suggests appropriate design concepts or website themes.
• Optimizes custom graphic elements and iconography as required by project to meet the standards of today's devices.
• Sources or creates related imagery/graphics to create the project's story in a compelling and impactful way.
• Modifies PHP templates as needed; understands the structure and correct way to modify within WordPress.
• Applies a creative eye and UX awareness to projects.
• Engages with other departments to assess projects, needs, and timelines.
• Participates in planning meetings/conference calls as necessary.
• Tracks time and project progress through organization's available tools.
• Develops site content and graphics; coordinates with copywriters and graphic artists to achieve results.
• Designs website's visual imagery; ensures alignment with company branding policy.
• Installs web domains and SSL certificates.
• Troubleshoots web issues using Chrome developers tool and other technologies.
• Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
• In-office work 5 days a week at the assigned branch office.
• English speaking during an emergency and while performing job duties where there is potential for an emergency. This does not apply to casual conversations between employees while not performing a job duty.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares special reports, as needed.
• Assists in miscellaneous duties within the department.
• Demonstrate a commitment to an Injury-Free Environment by complying with all aspects of the corporate environmental, health and safety program.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Senior Web Designer/General Manager

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED):

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and backend languages (ASP.net, C#, PHP, Python, Ruby, or similar)
• Experience using CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal) and frameworks (React, Node.js)
• A strong portfolio showcasing web design, backend projects, and graphic design work
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and responsive design principles is a plus.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

EDUCATION

• 4-year Computer Science/Graphic Arts Degree or equivalent professional experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.