Web Designer

Web Designer

Marketing & Brand Experience
Clearbrook, Abbotsford
Application deadline: November 24, 2024

The Web Designer plays a key role in the university’s Web Transformation Project, which focuses on the redevelopment and transformation of the institution’s current website, with a particular emphasis on the recruitment pages. This position is responsible for designing visually appealing, user-centered web pages that meet the university's strategic objectives. The Web Designer collaborates with cross-functional teams within Marketing, Communications, and IT to ensure that all web designs adhere to brand guidelines, technical specifications, and user accessibility standards. The role involves creating wireframes, prototypes, and design elements that improve user experience and website functionality. Additionally, the Web Designer works closely with the Web Developer to ensure the seamless integration of designs into the university’s content management system (CMS) and to support ongoing site maintenance and updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Web Design, Interactive Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Front-End Development, or a related field from a recognized, post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in web design, with a portfolio of responsive web design projects that showcase creativity, strategic thinking, and a strong focus on users.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Figma, or Sketch.
• Strong knowledge of UX/UI principles and best practices.
• Experience working with content management systems (CMS), preferably TerminalFour.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good understanding of accessibility standards and practices (e.g., WCAG).
• Experience in higher education or similar sectors, preferred.
• Experience with website analytics tools such as Google Analytics, preferred.
• Good understanding of SEO and digital marketing, preferred.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Please note: you should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully applied to this position. If you do not, please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at webhelp.njoyn or 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (EST).