Website Designer

At Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village our mission is to cultivate leadership capacity. We will serve all people in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and work to empower the youth of Flint, MI, and Chicago, IL in their communities to give them a voice in the world. ​ By developing and investing in youth, we desire to transform Flint and Chicago into just and equitable cities. WHAT WE OFFER. At the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village, our mission is to cultivate leadership capacity. We offer free year-round programming to youth ages 5-17 in the Flint, MI area. Our programs in Academics, Athletics, and the Arts are taught by local professionals who dedicate their time to reinvesting their skills and knowledge and giving back to the young people. By developing and investing in youth, we desire to transform Flint into a just and equitable city. Our doors are open to everyone! Covering 10 different areas, we offer many different programs that youth can choose from. The 10 areas include: MUSIC | ART | MEDIA | HEALTH & WELLNESS | SPORTS | PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION | TEEN CLUB | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY.

Our work environment includes:

• Regular social events
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Safe work environment
• Casual work attire
• On-the-job training
• Easy and smooth onboarding process!

We are looking for a web designer to contract with our team. You will be involved in the development of our website, from the earliest conception to the final release. As our web designer, you will work with the front-end developer to create intuitive, attractive user interfaces to engage customers. Your duties will include redesigning existing websites, creating a template for an adaptable website, creating mock-ups, and designing layouts while balancing the usability, visual appeal, and technical feasibility of the designs, and developing the SEO. You will also have the opportunity to plan and execute projects, as well as improve the overall quality of the website.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create wireframes or mockups for web pages and applications
• Design layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices
• Create branding and identity systems for websites, apps, and other media
• Design graphics, icons, and logos
• Design custom Wix or WordPress themes
• Implement visual elements of websites
• Research and evaluate existing website
• Establish and maintain design standards and best practices

Below are the qualifications expected of a web designer:

• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field
• Experience as a graphic designer or in a related field
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator
• A strong eye for visual design and composition
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design
• Experience with computer-aided design

Job Type: Contract

Ability to Relocate:

• Flint, MI 48505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Flint, MI 48505