About the Role
WebFX is seeking an entry-level candidate for our Interactive Design team! Our ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree (or will soon have one!), a background in and eye for design, and is excited about building a career in digital design. Basic design skills and background are expected, but no years of professional experience are required – we’ll train you on what you need to know.
The Qualifications: Who You Are
Education:
- A Bachelor’s Degree: All majors welcome!
- GPA: 3.4 or above
(Upcoming grads are encouraged to apply – we interview and hire up to a year in advance!)
Design Portfolio:
- A design portfolio submission is required to be considered – there are no set requirements for how many design samples must be included, but we want to get a sense of your design style and skills!
Suggested Experience and Skills:
- Prior experience working, in any field (for example: a part-time job, summer job, internship, etc)
- A strong design eye, and an understanding of design fundamentals such as layout, hierarchy, typography, etc
- Experience working in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma
- Familiarity with web design/UX best practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Tools/Technical Skills:
(Not required, but awesome to have!)
- Excel/Google Suite
- Basic HTML/CSS
- WordPress, or a similar content management system
Qualities and Traits:
- You’re passionate about creating beautiful, memorable graphics, advertisements, and websites
- You’re interested in the web, and like keeping up with new technology
- You’re professional, dependable, and self-motivated
- You take pride in your work and always strive for high-quality results
- You work with urgency and enjoy getting things done
- You’re proactive when it comes to solving problems
- You’re a lifelong learner, and are always looking to stretch and grow your skills
- You love thinking both creatively and analytically, and love using data to make decisions
Don’t stress if you don’t have every experience listed – we hire for soft skills, and believe hard skills can be trained. If the job responsibilities sound interesting, and these traits sound like you, then we want to hear from you!
The Job Responsibilities: What You’ll Learn to Do
Design Websites and User Experiences
(About 40% of your day)
- Partner with project managers and web developers to design websites for clients and businesses across a range of industries
- Design website layouts, including homepages, landing pages, interior pages, etc
- Improve website usability and overall user experience through testing and revisions
Create Marketing Graphics and Digital Advertising Materials
(About 40% of your day)
- Create promotional graphics, infographics, social media branding and identity, and other branded marketing materials
- Design online advertisements for client campaigns
- Support digital marketing efforts with visually engaging designs
- Enjoy a high level of variety in your work, with our designers regularly involved in over 300+ projects per year
Learn Website Editing and Front-End Basics
(About 20% of your day)
- Perform light website edits using HTML and CSS (training provided on the job)
- Grow your front-end coding skills through hands-on experience and mentorship
The Benefits: What You’ll Get
Comprehensive, On-the-Job Training and Career Development
- Initial "career kickstart" training to learn foundational hard skills over the first few months on the job
- Ongoing advanced training sessions from industry experts as you progress further in your role
- Regular team Lunch-and-Learns in our on-site training amenities
Career Growth and Upward Progression Paths
- All our Jr-level roles represent the first step on an upward promotional path within WebFX
- Merit-based promotions are abundant for new team members who meet or exceed performance metrics
- Regular 1-on-1 check-ins with a manager to support career growth
Potential promotional path for Jr. UX Designer:
- Web Designer
- Associate Web Designer
- Associate Lead Web Designer
- Lead Web Designer
- Sr. Web Designer
In-Person Experience Alongside Our Team of Industry Experts
- This position is based fully in-office at our riverside campus in Harrisburg, PA, with opportunities for this to evolve as Fxers advance in their career tenure.
Compensation
- $48,500 – $50,500 (potentially higher based on work experience)
Meet WebFX: Who We Are
Hi there! We’re WebFX, a full-service digital marketing agency based in the US. We’ve been 10x named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania, and we’d love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members now based around the globe (and representing 18+ different countries!). While we are growing at a rapid rate, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers – that’s where you come in!
We’re looking for people to join our mission to provide world-class digital marketing solutions to mid-size businesses around the world. We are passionate about what we do, we’re committed to driving business growth for our clients, and we’re on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.
Why Choose WebFX?
Vibrant Company Culture: We’ve been named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania 10 times 🎉
Individual and Company Growth: Merit-based promotions with a clear progression path. WebFX grew 250% over the past 3 years, and we promote almost exclusively internally📈
Training and Development: Entry-level roles, comprehensive training, ongoing learning programs, and the chance to learn from some of the best in the business📚
Flexible Schedule: Start your day between 8-10 am – when you do your best work ⏰
Insurance Coverage: Health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance with multiple plans and options to choose from, including HSA and FSA options with contribution matching 🩺
100% Company 401k Matching: Up to 4% 💸
Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, new parent support (and paw-ternity leave!) 👶🏿👶
Tech and Equipment: All technology & equipment provided – every FXer receives a tech set-up valued at ~$1500, plus a personal desk fund for any extra touches you want to add to your space! 🖥️
Health & Wellness: 24/7 on-site gym and an employee wellness program including a free FitBit, fitness challenges, and a Headspace account 👟
Office Perks: Complimentary coffee service by our on-site barista, tea bar, pet-friendly office spaces, casual dress code, surprise catered meals, and more ☕
Opportunities to Give Back: On top of charitable donation matching and local volunteer opportunities, our #FXBuilds program has positively impacted over 15,000 people around the world – and every individual FXer’s work directly contributes🌍
… And So Much More! Home buyer program, profit sharing, personal desk fund, green commute benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a passionate, driven team where we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work that makes a real-world impact for our clients🤝
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*You don’t need to apply more than once even if you’re interested in multiple positions – you can simply let us know! We consider all open roles when reviewing resumes and applications!
We have a multi-step interview process, where we focus on giving both our candidates, and ourselves, opportunities to get to know each other a bit better. While our process may be more thorough and perhaps longer than other interview processes that you’ve been a part of, our goal is to work together with our candidates to find a mutually beneficial fit, where a candidate is a great addition to the FXFamily, and WebFX is the right fit for their career goals. Interested in joining the FXFamily? You should definitely apply now!
WebFX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel within STEM careers. Our goal as an organization is to empower our team to achieve their personal best, bring people together, and provide equal opportunity to do so regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. You can learn more on our website here!
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