Interface Designer, Sr. - Web jobs in Portland, OR

We're seeking a talented Web Designer to enhance our online presence and drive engagement through creative and user-friendly web design. This position will be located in our Beaverton, OR office.

This position is not remote or hybrid.

West Coast Self-Storage is a fast-growing company looking for people who want to grow with us! We're looking for thinkers, problem-solvers, and independent-minded people who get their greatest satisfaction from helping others. If you want to work in an environment where every step of the way, we focus on YOUR career development - West Coast Self-Storage is the place you want to be!

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• $10,000 Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and Voluntary Term Life & AD&D insurance. WCSS pays 85% of the monthly premium for you and all dependents!
• Paid Sick and Vacation
• 401(k)/Roth with matching funds
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount on storage and retail

Job Summary: As a Web Designer at West Coast Self-Storage, you will play a key role in designing and maintaining our company websites to effectively showcase our services, facilities, and brand identity. Working closely with our marketing team, you will leverage your expertise in WordPress development and design principles to create visually appealing, responsive, and intuitive websites that captivate our target audience and drive conversions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives, user requirements, and brand guidelines.
• Design, develop, and maintain WordPress websites, ensuring a seamless user experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Customize and optimize WordPress themes, plugins, and templates to meet project requirements and enhance website functionality.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate design concepts and obtain stakeholder feedback.
• Implement SEO best practices to improve website visibility and rankings on search engine results pages.
• Perform regular website updates, content management, and troubleshooting to ensure site reliability and performance.
• Monitor website analytics and user behavior to identify opportunities for optimization and conversion rate improvement.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in web design and development.
• Communicate with external developers on website API project development

Required Qualifications:

• Web Design experience in Wordpress, Divi theme experience preferred with examples of previous work.
• Proven experience with WordPress development, including theme customization, plugin integration, and backend administration.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies.
• Strong graphic design skills with a keen eye for typography, color theory, and layout composition.
• Experience with responsive and mobile-first design principles.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and techniques for website optimization.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work within established timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a marketing firm or a related field.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, etc.).
• Understanding of UX/UI design principles and user-centered design methodologies.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices.

To learn more about West Coast Self Storage Group, please visit our website at https://www.westcoastselfstorage.com/about-us/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:

West Coast Self-Storage Group (WCSS) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. WCSS does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.

West Coast Self-Storage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value having employees whose skills, experience and background reflect the diverse populations we serve.