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Web Designer Entry Level
Web Designer I
$88,566.40 - $117,832.00 / Annually
Are you a creative thinker with a passion for web design? We re looking for a talented Web Designer to support our Creative Services team in enhancing user experience and bringing fresh, engaging ideas to our web presence. In this role, you ll be responsible for updating and maintaining our existing websites, designing compelling graphics for digital use, and contributing to the design and development of new web projects. If you re detail-oriented, visually creative, and excited to grow your skills in a dynamic, award-winning environment, we d love to hear from you!
DESPCRIPTION
This entry-level role offers an exciting opportunity to support the design, maintenance, and enhancement of departmental and agency websites across the County. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for design, solid communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. While experience with WordPress, Magnolia, or OpenText is not required, familiarity with these content management systems (CMS) is highly desirable.
Job Duties include:
- Take care of content updates and maintenance across department websites using a variety of CMS s.
- Collaborate with customers to understand their web needs and turn ideas into clean, easy-to-use pages that follow County standards.
- Structure content in a way that makes it clear, organized, and user-friendly.
- Edit and test pages to make sure they look great and work properly on all devices and browsers.
- Design and post graphics and content that enhance the overall site experience.
- Regularly test sites for accessibility and help fix any issues to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
- Stay up to date on the latest tools, trends, and best practices in web and graphic design.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience developing or managing websites/page content and performing basic computer graphic web design.
Education Substitution:
Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Graphics, or Web Design courses from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Knowledge of web usability, accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2,1 AA), and responsive design principles.
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and web editing tools.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Figma is preferred.
- Experience working with a CMS is required.
- Familiarity with WordPress is preferred; experience with Magnolia or OpenText is desirable.
SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE
- Windows
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
- WordPress, OpenText, and/or Magnolia
- Figma
KEY WORDS
WordPress, Magnolia, OpenText, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, accessibility
BENEFITS
County Pension Plan, 12 paid holidays a year + initial accrual rate of 10 vacation days/yr (increases over time) + 7 additional management paid vacation days/year + 4 floating holidays/year + accrual of 13 sick days/year. Deferred Compensation 457b plan + Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ FSA/ Transportation/Cafeteria-Benefit selection options, and much more!
WORK ELIGIBILTY
Qualified candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification documents upon hire. Alameda County does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B) and an offer of employment shall not be construed as including said sponsorship presently or in the future. No vendor resumes at this time.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of inclusion in protected classes or other non-merit factors as defined under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.