Web Developer and Designer
The Palladium Group
- Australia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with the Director Communications and wider communications team to understand website design project requirements and objectives.
- Work with the Communications team to design and develop a new, visually appealing, user-friendly website from concept to deployment, based on MDF's requirements.
- Create wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to present design concepts.
- Optimise websites for performance, responsiveness, and accessibility across various devices and browsers.
- Provide technical expertise and recommendations to enhance website functionality and user experience.
- Perform back-up checks on the website, and regularly clean disk space to reduce the documents saved online, following MDF document management guidelines.
- Support the MDF team in front end maintenance e.g.: thumbnail optimisation, accessibility changes, and uploading, downloading, and organising content for the website media library as required.
- Develop documents/tutorials to guide steps for website back-end use, taking the teams through processes or lead any web back-end training sessions as required.
- Proven experience as a Web Designer and Developer or similar role.
- A portfolio of websites designed for a range of clients, including business and non-profit.
- Proficiency in design and development software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.
- Strong understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices.
- Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and web hosting platforms.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in computer science, Web Development, or related field preferred.
- Experience with DFAT as a client and an understanding of market development (MSD) programs will be considered an asset.