Web Designer jobs in Tennessee

BuildWitt is on a mission:

BuildWitt exists to better the Dirt World (those who build and maintain society's essential infrastructure) by helping companies attract, train, and retain great people.

We do this through our ecosystem of offerings, which includes:

• BuildWitt Training: a custom-built software product with more than 1,000 industry-specific training videos to help level up the next generation of Dirt World professionals.
• BuildWitt Jobs: an online platform to post open positions and streamline the application and interview process for Dirt World job seekers.
• BuildWitt Creative: a full-service branding, marketing, web, and media agency that helps Dirt World companies grow their business with customized creative deliverables.
• Dirt Word Summit: an annual 1,200 person event, hosted by BuildWitt, which brings our industry leaders together to network and share ideas.

As a team, we’re a close-knit, high-performing group that holds ourselves to a high standard and lives by our values. We take our mission and work seriously, but not so much ourselves—one of our values is Lighten Up. We have a culture that supports one another and embraces personal growth.

This position is remote, but ideally local to our Nashville HQ which you can see here: https://youtu.be/LfgUCP6lJXI

How you will get to help us do that in this role:

As a Web Designer on the BuildWitt Creative team, you will lead the design/redesign of our clients’ websites, aiming to create visually appealing and functionally effective web pages. This role blends elements of graphic design with technical skills to deliver user-friendly experiences that attract new business and recruitment leads. 

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

1. Within the first year, lead the design or redesign of at least 8 client websites, resulting in cohesive user experiences that align with branding, copywriting, and web development objectives.

1. Implement UX/UI best practices that enhance user engagement and drive conversions, such as job applications, new leads, and customer interaction.

1. Help improve the web design process, reducing design iteration cycles and improving team efficiency. 

1. Help establish a structured client feedback loop for all major projects within the first 6 months, that lets us learn from previous projects to make future projects better. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead web design projects from ideation to implementation, focusing on creating sitemaps, content blocks, wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity designs.
• Use Figma to create original and impactful website designs that adhere to responsive and accessible design principles.
• Collaborate closely with our Copy, Design, Media, and Web Development teams to ensure seamless integration of visual and interactive elements.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Director of Web Development throughout the design process to ensure feasibility for development.
• Develop and refine design processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the team and with our clients.
• Confidently present, explain, and defend ideas, designs, and creative concepts to our clients.
• Enhance and customize existing partner websites for new initiatives.
• Ensure 100% of new and redesigned websites meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.

Requirements/Hard Skills:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in responsive website design, with a portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of UX/UI principles and brand-centric visual design.
• Expert-level proficiency within Figma and preferred experience in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proven experience working with design teams to seamlessly translate brand strategy and visual standards to web design.
• Proven experience working with developers for the implementation of animation, user interactions, and responsive design across various devices.
• An understanding of HTML, CSS, and jQuery to allow for realistic execution of the web designs.
• Flexibility during the development process to potentially pivot from a previous design/interaction/animation expectation in order to meet development needs.
• A strong understanding of user journeys and how design approaches can drive results.

Soft Skills/Attributes

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to incorporate research, data analysis, and competitive insights into design solutions.
• Highly disciplined and self-motivated, capable of managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to defend design decisions and collaborate effectively across internal team and external stakeholders.
• A genuine passion for web design, with a continuous desire to stay ahead of the latest trends and technologies.
• You love to build trust and relationships in collaboration with a larger creative team.

What’s in it for you:

• Dirty boots — see really cool massive earth-work, demolition, mining, and construction projects across the country
• Remote work and flexible hours
• Competitive base salary
• Multiple healthcare options
• Affordable dental and vision plans
• Open PTO — We encourage everyone to take a break when they need to
• 401K Match, with vesting the quarter following hire date

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We are proud to offer equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.