Web Designer jobs in Durham, NC

Description

*** Please include a portfolio site or pdf with at least 3 design examples. Applications without a sample will not be considered.***

Levitate’s employees share a very important mission and goal: helping small businesses grow and thrive. We all contribute to this goal in unique ways, and that’s why we prioritize helping our staff identify their strengths and find genuine fulfillment in their roles.

Across every team and department at Levitate, you’ll find friendship, enthusiasm, intelligence, and drive. In our pursuit to make the world a more creative and entrepreneurial place, we keep our company’s five core values at the center of everything we do:

1. Creating magic
2. Showing customer empathy
3. Making data-driven decisions
4. Focusing on solutions, not problems
5. Making small improvements every day

We are seeking a talented and creative Web Designer to join our team. As Web Designer, you will collaborate with our Web Specialist to create websites for our customers using the Duda platform. This role will work closely with our customers to understand their unique needs, brand identity, and business goals. Your creative flair and customer-oriented approach will enable you to conceptualize, design, and deliver websites that not only impress visually but also elevate the user experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead website redesign project kickoff meetings with each client, gather & understand client goals for their website
• Recommend templates from our library based on content aesthetics and goals
• Build website (drag and drop, no code required) using the chosen template, customize the site using branding elements and imagery, as well as content
• Schedule check in’s with clients to gather client feedback as part of the design process before final delivery

Our commitment to our staff is showcased not only through our strong company culture, but also through our employee-centric benefits and programs including:

• Daily catered lunches from locally-owned restaurants and diverse snack offerings 
• Employee-led groups (run club, disc golf club, and book club, just to name a few) that bring employees with similar hobbies and interests together to inspire and build relationships
• Plentiful opportunities to volunteer with and contribute to local organizations that align with the passions of our staff
• Flexible PTO to facilitate strong work-life balance 
• Paid parental leave that provides employees with support and flexibility as they grow their families
• Extensive benefit options including healthy lifestyle reimbursement, 401(k) matching, HSA/FSA, dental, vision, and mental health coverage, and much more
• Culture Crew and Emerging Leader programs to foster employee leadership development, inclusivity, and connection through year-round trainings and events

*** Please include a portfolio site or pdf with at least 3 design examples. Applications without a sample will not be considered.***

Requirements

• Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Graphic Design degree or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years experience in web design roles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills, presentation skills and relationship-building skills with clients