Intrepid Museum - Web Designer

Web Designer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Intrepid Museum

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a freelance Digital Web Designer for a 6 month project to support the build of new web pages to help improve and maintain our recently launch museum website. The right person for this role will be proficient with Drupal 9, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, or other forms of web-based and Drupal development. You will be responsible for building and deploying new web pages, front-end features to our website, handling the integration of plugins, and performing routine maintenance of our site. Assist in the developing and production of web/digital marketing initiatives, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tools and best practices. Working with others, such as IT programmers, developers, or other creative support team members to complete the final product. Collaborates with stake holders, marketing, and creative groups.

Requirements:

• A 4-year degree in multimedia/graphic design or advertising communications required for this position.
• Knowledge in principles of web design, and fundamental understanding of typography and design foundation.
• Understanding of SEO best practices (a plus).
• Three (3) or more years of experience in developing websites, landing pages, expertise and familiarity with Drupal 9 (a must), HTML5, CSS, JQuery, and JavaScript or other forms of web-based development.
• Three (3) or more years of general Graphic Design experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with building and managing a content management system (CMS) including managing regular site updates and back-end upgrades.
• Troubleshoot site-loading delays.
• Implement site changes and technical business units feedback as it is finalized into deliverables.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Clear and concise communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Up-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies.
• Able to multitask, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines for a number of projects simultaneously.
• Must have a team-oriented attitude, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Should be creative, analytical thinkers who can tell a story using all the tools currently available in the industry.
• Experience preparing briefings and status reports for management.

Other Information:

Intrepid realizes that it is rare an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. If much of this job description describes you, then we encouraged you to apply.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits and the opportunity to be a part of a very rewarding time in the Museum’s history!

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates – as such we encourage you to apply regardless of your race, religion, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences. We believe that a range of lived experiences, voices, and perspectives directly contributes to the success of our team. If you are interested in a job role, we encourage you to apply to any open position even if you do not consider yourself 100% qualified for a specific role. Our goal is to recruit, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment to the person who is well-suited for the role.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits and the opportunity to be a part of a very rewarding time in the Museum’s history!