Graphic Designer / WordPress Developer at Thriving Diamonds

Thriving Diamonds is a digital service company, providing information and selling digital products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graphic Designer / WordPress Developer

Location: Lagos (Fully Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and creative digital graphic designer/ WordPress developer to join our team. You’re a digital-first designer with a deep understanding of design for various digital platforms, including social media, online ads, email digital products, and websites.
• While you’ll have some involvement in print design in your role, your primary focus – and passion – will be creating compelling digital designs and assets consisting of static and video/animation, and building and maintaining WordPress custom sites.
• Your proficiency in coding and thorough knowledge of website design principles give you the edge we’re looking for in our digital business; and your exceptional attention to detail, strong sense of branding, and ability to bring concepts to life shine through in all the content you create.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to deliver the highest possible quality custom development on the WordPress platform. This includes front-end coding, technical analysis, debugging, and integration of said code (HTML5, CSS3, JS/ jQuery, SASS/LESS, MySQL, Vue.js, REACT, Angular, PHP).
• Develop visually appealing and impactful designs for digital platforms, including social media, online ads, email campaigns, and website assets
• Create engaging visual content that aligns with our brand guidelines and effectively communicates our brand identity across various digital channel
• Ensure consistency in visual branding across all digital touchpoints and maintain a cohesive brand presence
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in digital design and incorporate them into our creative processes
• Utilize coding skills to implement and optimize designs on websites, ensuring a seamless user experience
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards
• Work closely with other team members, including copywriters and brand managers, to ensure design and messaging are aligned
• Maintain organized files and documentation for all design projects, making them easily accessible for future reference
• Other related responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years in graphic design or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a digital graphic designer with a strong portfolio showcasing successful digital design projects
• Expertise in designing for social media platforms, online ads, emails, and websites, plus some print
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and other relevant design software like Canva or other AI creative-assisting platforms and familiarwith prototyping tools
• Strong understanding of branding principles and the ability to interpret and apply brand guidelines effectively
• Familiarity with coding languages (HTML, CSS) and website design principles
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, effectively communicate ideas and receive constructive feedback
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet project deadlines
• Knowledge of e-commerce design trends and user experience (UX) principles is a plus
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn and incorporate new design techniques and technologies

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and portfolio to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note
If you are an enthusiastic and innovative digital graphic designer who thrives in retail e-commerce and has a genuine understanding of bringing brands to life in the digital space, we would love to hear from you.

• BYOD: Bring your own device
• Step 1: Please submit your portfolio and resume for consideration.
• Step 2: If moved to the next step, complete challenge
• Step 3: Interview
• Step 4: Reference and Background check
• Step 5: Conditional Offer.