Senior Web Designer – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Senior Web Designer

Job Description

Aptitude Digital is a web development agency based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a group, we enjoy what we do and we’re supportive of each other. The work we do is meaningful, and everyone can have direct client contact – seeing the impact of our work first-hand.

Work-life balance is a core principle at Aptitude, and we fiercely defend personal time. We work a 4-day work week – proof that these are not just words!

Aptitude is looking to hire an intermediate to senior web designer to join our team!

Job Summary

As a leader at Aptitude, you will create web strategies and innovative designs that meet client requirements. You will work directly with clients to understand their requirements and work through the information architecture process. In collaboration with the Business Analyst and design team you will create wireframes and interactive mock-ups that meet accessibility standards, follow modern UX and UI design principals and match overall project budget. As a team player, you will work with clients and the development team to ensure that the design lives up to its original intentions and budget.

Requirements

  • Relevant training and or experience. Ideally 3+ years in an agency environment.
  • Knowledgeable of WCAG accessibility standards.
  • Advanced working knowledge of typography, browser capability standards, web accessibility standards, and corporate identity.
  • Proficient with design tool sets (Figma and / or Adobe suite).
  • Excellent attention to detail and high-quality creative work.
  • Experience with Drupal is a definite asset.
  • Demonstrable experience in designing responsive websites and web-based applications.
  • Appropriate home working environment.
  • Reside and be eligible to work in Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec or Atlantic Provinces).

Benefits

  • 4-day work week.
  • Work from home.
  • Health and dental.
  • RRSP Employer matching.
  • Discounted transit pass.

Job Information

  • Industry:Technology
  • Work: Experience4-5 years
  • Salary: $55,000 – $75,000
  • City:Halifax Central
  • Province: Nova Scotia
  • Country: Canada
  • Postal Code: B3L