Front-End Web Designer

Bennett and Game are currently on the lookout for a Front-End Web Designer for one of our longest standing clients based in Stevenage.

The successful Front-End Web Designer would work with a current team of 3 developers to gain an understanding of how the companies' sites have been implemented, then leading to independent work on the projects.

The role will focus on the creative aspect of front end / web design, working with existing full stack / backend developers.

Front-End Web Designer Job Overview

Projects:

* Plan, design and create a new website for a specific business requirement.
* Update existing web page layout / design.
* Create an interactive configurator for a product line.
* Add a form to an internal system.
* Optimise code on page / assets for quicker load time.

Existing Tech:
* Microsoft Azure hosted applications.
* AWS S3 file storage and CloudFront CDN.
* Back end - C# ASP.NET MVC.
* Front end - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap.
* Windows based - Visual Studio & GitHub.

Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain and enhance existing web applications and internal systems.
* Create new website designs from initial idea through to deployment.
* Build user-friendly and visually appealing pages / sites.
* Optimise for size, speed, responsivity & SEO where applicable.
* Work independently, to meet deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and manage time within multiple projects concurrently.

Front-End Web Designer Job Requirements

* Previous employment in a Front-End / web design-based position.
* Design related portfolio or examples of previous work is desirable.
* Experience in; HTML / CSS / JavaScript (including frameworks & libraries such as Bootstrap and jQuery, is preferred.
* Knowledge of developing cross platform, responsive solutions and Abode Creative Cloud (Photoshop primarily) is also very beneficial to the role.
* Based within a commutable distance of Stevenage.
* Fully office-based position, primarily in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Occasional travel to other office sites in the Bedford area.
* Full UK driving licence.

Front-End Web Designer Salary & Benefits

* Salary - £30,000 to £35,000 - dependent upon experience.
* Working hours - Monday to Friday (shifts can be 7am to 4pm or 8am to 5pm).
* Generous company pension scheme
* 25 days holiday package (plus bank holidays) rising with service.
* Annual companywide events.
* Modern, casual office environment.
* On-site parking.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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