Southern Bancorp
Web Designer - Little Rock, AR
Southern Bancorp, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Who We Are:
Southern Bancorp is more than a bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.
Job Summary
The Web Designer is responsible for the design and development of company websites to create and maintain functional, engaging, interactive, and user-friendly web pages. The position also manages and monitors web-based marketing data, including search engine optimization (SEO) and Google Analytics. This role regularly collaborates with colleagues to support campaigns, special projects, and goals of both the Marketing Communications department and the overall organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of company website(s), ensuring alignment with our brand identity, business goals, and user needsCollaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, communications, and IT) to create visually appealing, responsive, and user-friendly web pagesCreate and curate compelling content, including landing pages, blog posts and interactive elementsOptimize pages and content for search engines (SEO) to improve visibility and organic trafficConduct user research and usability testing to identify pain points and enhance the overall user experienceImplement vest practices for navigation, accessibility, and mobile responsivenessDesign graphics, icons, and visual elements that enhance our brand identity and convey complex financial information effectivelyCollaborate with marketing team members to create eye-catching banners, infographics, and promotional materialsWork closely with search engine marketing (SEM) team to integrate paid search campaigns into the website designOptimize landing pages for conversion and lead generationManage and regularly monitor all web-based data and analyticsLeverage experience with digital marketing campaigns to create landing pages, email templates and social media assetsPerforms other related duties as required or assigned, including assisting with wealth building programsRequirements
Bachelor’s degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, or related field and proven experience (2+ years) in web design, preferably in the financial sector. Five to six years experience will be considered in lieu of degreeProficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principlesStrong understanding of SEO and SEM principles and best practicesProficiency with WordPress, or related content management system (CMS)Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teamsExperience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), Figma, as well as other design toolsAbility to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and work independentlyAbility to build relationships with various teams, departments, and vendorsExperience with digital marketing and knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements preferredPhysical/Sensory Requirements -
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.#LI-Onsite
What we offer our employees:
A positive impact on Your Future:
401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%Employee stock ownership planDiscounted rate on primary home mortgageCredit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employeesBenefits to improve your health:
No deductible medical insurance planDental and vision insuranceEmployer paid life and long-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsThe opportunity to nurture your well-being:
Paid holidays and paid time offBonus planOpportunity for merit raisesEmployee reward and recognition programsCommunity service opportunities
Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Southern Bancorp is more than a bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.
Job Summary
The Web Designer is responsible for the design and development of company websites to create and maintain functional, engaging, interactive, and user-friendly web pages. The position also manages and monitors web-based marketing data, including search engine optimization (SEO) and Google Analytics. This role regularly collaborates with colleagues to support campaigns, special projects, and goals of both the Marketing Communications department and the overall organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of company website(s), ensuring alignment with our brand identity, business goals, and user needsCollaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, communications, and IT) to create visually appealing, responsive, and user-friendly web pagesCreate and curate compelling content, including landing pages, blog posts and interactive elementsOptimize pages and content for search engines (SEO) to improve visibility and organic trafficConduct user research and usability testing to identify pain points and enhance the overall user experienceImplement vest practices for navigation, accessibility, and mobile responsivenessDesign graphics, icons, and visual elements that enhance our brand identity and convey complex financial information effectivelyCollaborate with marketing team members to create eye-catching banners, infographics, and promotional materialsWork closely with search engine marketing (SEM) team to integrate paid search campaigns into the website designOptimize landing pages for conversion and lead generationManage and regularly monitor all web-based data and analyticsLeverage experience with digital marketing campaigns to create landing pages, email templates and social media assetsPerforms other related duties as required or assigned, including assisting with wealth building programsRequirements
Bachelor’s degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, or related field and proven experience (2+ years) in web design, preferably in the financial sector. Five to six years experience will be considered in lieu of degreeProficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principlesStrong understanding of SEO and SEM principles and best practicesProficiency with WordPress, or related content management system (CMS)Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teamsExperience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), Figma, as well as other design toolsAbility to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and work independentlyAbility to build relationships with various teams, departments, and vendorsExperience with digital marketing and knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements preferredPhysical/Sensory Requirements -
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.#LI-Onsite
What we offer our employees:
A positive impact on Your Future:
401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%Employee stock ownership planDiscounted rate on primary home mortgageCredit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employeesBenefits to improve your health:
No deductible medical insurance planDental and vision insuranceEmployer paid life and long-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsThe opportunity to nurture your well-being:
Paid holidays and paid time offBonus planOpportunity for merit raisesEmployee reward and recognition programsCommunity service opportunities
Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.