Cross Works - Web Designer

Web Designer is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Client: Cross Works

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

Cross Works is seeking an experienced Graphic / Web Designer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in Graphic Design, UI/UX design, and website development. The successful candidate will be instrumental in creating responsive websites that align with our clients’ needs and our high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Graphic design / branding / logo
• Video production
• UI/UX Design for web pages/applications from wireframes to final designs using Figma or similar tools.
• Develop responsive, mobile-first websites using HTML, CSS, and JS.
• Work with PHP CMS platforms such as WordPress, Wix, to build and manage content-driven websites.
• Headless CMS / Content Delivery platforms like Strapi and Storybook is a plus point.
• Website Optimization for performance, scalability, SEO/SEM, and accessibility.
• Host and deploy websites on Apache/PHP/MySQL or similar stacks.
• Managing Social Media accounts / updates
• Engage directly with clients to understand project requirements and provide technical recommendations.
• Participate in team discussions, contributing to agile workflows and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in front-end development and web design.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, Wix, or Strapi.
• Skilled in using Adobe Creative Suite effectively.
• Video Editing / Motion Graphics.
• Solid understanding of responsive design and accessibility.
• Basic SEO/SEM knowledge.
• Familiarity with Git version control systems and agile methodologies is a bonus.
• Experience with hosting and deployment on LAMP, WAMP, LEMP or similar.
• Expertise in Figma or similar design tools, and experience with Adobe Stock.
• Knowledge of React, NextJS, GraphQL is a plus point.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with clients and team members.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• A friendly, respectful, and team-player attitude.

Hiring Process

The hiring process will involve three stages, including an ‘Introductory’ Round, a ‘Technical’ Round, and a ‘Cultural Fit’ Round. The process will be relatively quick, as the hire is urgent, so candidates available sooner than later will be preferred.