Web Design jobs in Wraysbury

DotGO are looking for a full time Digital Designer to build beautiful, hardworking brochure and ecommerce websites for small UK businesses.

This is first and foremost a design role; you don’t need to worry about HTML or coding. We are looking for digital designers who, through training and natural talent, have a great eye for what looks good, and can build websites that are both pieces of art and commercially successful for our clients.

Secondly, your role will be to manage multiple clients and ensure that their websites are commercially successful and are built with logic and ease for the end user.

This is an ideal opportunity for a smart, young and sociable designer to join our established design department.

LOCATION

Our studio is based in Caterham CR3 5QX. Ideally, you will live close.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is NOT a remote position - we want you in the office!
• Anyone applying outside of the UK / An unrealistic distance away will be automatically rejected.

REQUIREMENTS

As well as a natural flare for digital design and some knowledge of Photoshop, we are looking for candidates who have 6 main skills and experience:

1. Great Design Skills

We are less interested in your website coding skills (we will train you). We are much more interested in your design ‘eye’ – This is something that we cannot train. We will give preference to candidates who have a digital design or graphic design qualification and/or a great portfolio. Previous web design experience, either with a company or freelance, is a plus – ideally a role in which you have worked to tight deadlines.

2. A Commercial Mind Set

We do not just build beautiful looking websites – we build websites and online shops that our customers rely on to make money. Our ideal candidate will ideally have an experience working in a business or retail environment, and be able to balance design, art and beauty with logic, ease of use and commercial thinking.

3. A people person

DotGO stands out in sea of website design companies as the genuine ‘Internet good guys’ (take a look at our amazing Trust pilot reviews). We pride ourselves on the rapport we build with our clients. Our ideal candidate will be someone who is willing to collaborate, listen, engage and build a relationship with every client they work with. Previous account management experience is a plus, and confidence on the phone is a must.

4. Incredibly Well Organised

Our designers are expected to process a large number of websites a month, all at different stages. You need to be very organised, self-motivated and able to juggle many tasks at once.

5. Cultural Fit

Our design team is a happy, close-knit, talented team brimming with energy. We have a quirky, authentic, extrovert culture. Everyone works as a team, sharing successes and learning from each other. There is no dress code. We all get on well and like and respect each other. There are no egos. It is vital that you fit our office culture. We are looking for someone who is kind, eager, friendly, sociable and eager to learn new things.

6. Confident communicator

You will be assigned your own customers and then be fully responsible for managing the relationship. Since most of the communication will take place over the phone, you need to be (or become) a very confident communicator.

SKILLS:

• You must be very competent at Adobe Photoshop, using Windows PCs and all MS Office Products.
• The role requires some written ability, both in regards to communication with clients and when building and optimising a website.
• You will need to have a good attention to detail and be able to audit your own work thoroughly.
• You should be interested in understanding how the internet works, and able to grasp new ideas and technologies quickly.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What is your current postcode and how will your commute to our offices (CR3 5QX)?
• Why do you believe you are well suited for this role and what particularly excites you about this position?

Experience:

• Digital design: 1 year (required)
• Office: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person