Web Designer/Senior Web Designer Job at George Fox University in Newberg

George Fox University's Marketing Communications team is in search of a Web Designer/Senior Web Designer to express their creativity in an academic community of faith. They are a team of creatives who work, play, and thrive in a fun and intellectually stimulating university environment. Help them tell the stories of an exceptional Christian university where our promise is that students will Be Known - personally, academically and spiritually.

About the Job:

In this position, the Web Designer/Senior Web Designer will play a key role in setting a course for the design of the George Fox University website. The team is looking for a strong designer who can both match the university's existing visual brand and also continue to build on it. This design ability will be paired with the opportunity to bring visions to life by building whatever the Web Designer/Senior Web Designer can dream up in HTML and CSS. In every way, the individual in this position will have high standards and want to get it right for every user on every device every time. (See notes on design samples below)

The team is looking for a collaborative creative who can take constructive feedback from talented and thoughtful teammates, working together to create an end product that is better than what any individual team member could create on their own.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designing, building, and updating pages, templates, and elements for the university's web properties that are visually appealing, easy-to-use, accessible, and on-brand on a variety of devices and browsers. (50%)
• Choosing images for the website that are impactful, up-to-date and show a breadth of diversity. Recommending photos to be taken for use on the website. (20%)
• Conceptualizing creative ideas for web design to help set the visual branding for the university online. (20%)
• Keeping up on web design trends and technology to incorporate into the university's web properties, and taking action to continually move the website forward with project proposals and new ideas. (5%)
• Giving design feedback to other designers in Marketing Communications on both digital and physical designs. (5%)
  
• Conducting necessary duties to the website in the director's absence, such as granting permissions or approving web pages.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

A day in the life of this position:

This position plays an integral role in extending the university's culture of care and excellence into the digital space through the university website because virtually anyone who has a meaningful interaction with the university will visit the website at some point. By beautifully showcasing the George Fox experience and making it as easy as possible to complete tasks, the website welcomes and informs new users and supports those who are already part of the George Fox community. The web designer makes that experience stand out from the crowd and draw in users. This goes far beyond simply making text updates to web pages - the designer is a proactive part of the marketing team who proposes new ways to improve user experience (UX) and move visitors toward completing marketing conversion actions.

The primary focus of this position is designing and building key pages for the university website using HTML and CSS. This includes choosing photos, creating design elements, and coordinating with the Director of Web Development if deeper programming implementation is needed. Both giving and receiving feedback is very common with the other Web Designer, Director of Web Development, Director of Digital Strategy and student designers.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A bachelor's degree, an associates degree, and/or 3+ years of experience.
• The ability to design and develop new creative concepts that match existing brand guidelines and styles.
• Experience designing and building web pages in HTML and CSS for different screen sizes.
• Experience using photo editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop.
• Demonstrated the ability to work as a team member to accomplish goals, including giving and receiving design feedback.
  
• The ability to be a self-starter with the ability to handle multiple priorities under deadlines and a close attention to detail.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:

• Experience using prototyping tools preferred, such as Figma or Adobe XD.
• Experience designing for non-website media, including online advertisements and email campaigns.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE)
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
  • *Hybrid scheduling available after a training period
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor: Director of Web Development

Design Samples:

• Please submit design samples when applying, including links to web pages you have worked on and a description of your role in the project. We request that you do this in the application system, in the same place you are asked to upload your resumé and cover letter.

About the Team:

The Marketing Communications team at George Fox University is highly effective, strives for excellence, and enjoys working together. In an anonymous 2023 survey of almost 20 team members, employees gave their experience high marks:

• In my area we work effectively as a team - 4.81/5
• My supervisor helps me to solve work-related problems - 4.71/5
• Fellow employees are highly committed to excellence in their work - 4.57/5
• My supervisor cares about me as a person - 4.57/5
• In the past year, I have had opportunities at work to learn and grow - 4.52/5
• In my area, we feel free to voice our opinions openly - 4.52/5
• I feel known personally as an employee at George Fox University - 4.52/5

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
  
  

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.