Junior Web Designer Remote Contract

The Purpose of This Role

The Junior Web Designer is a contract basis, remote position at Snappy Kraken with the potential for conversion to full-time employment. Accessibility requirements are dependent on the role but could be expected during standard business hours Monday through Friday. This position is open to any candidates currently residing and eligible to legally work in the United States or Canada.

Snappy Kraken is looking for a skilled and innovative Web Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of web design best practices, with a focus on creating user-friendly and aesthetically appealing websites. You will be working closely with our Website Creation Team to design and develop websites for our clients using our Content Management System (CMS).

The Junior Web Designer position will report to the Design Team Lead.

Primary Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Onboarding Experts to design and develop websites for our clients using our CMS.
• Ensure that websites are user-friendly and cross-browser compatible, adhering to W3C standards.
• Convert wireframes and/or written directives into functional, well-designed websites using our CMS.
• Regularly test websites for functionality, ease of use, and visual appeal.
• Work jointly with the Design Team to create additional web and graphic design assets.

Primary Qualifications

• Certification, college diploma or bachelor's degree of Web Design (or equivalent)
• 2 years of recent experience in in a similar role preferred
• Proven experience in creating websites from wireframes and/or written directives
• Proficiency in web design technologies and tools, including HTML5, CSS3, Media Queries, javaScript and jQuery, Color Theory, Typography, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Basic understanding of CMS systems such as Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, etc.
• Experience with Bootstrap or Foundation frameworks is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proper remote working environment with stable high-speed internet, electricity, and appropriate working space
• Strong asynchronous communication ability
• Tech-Savvy and highly comfortable producing in a virtual environment working with remote communication software 
• Our company's core values reflect who our people are. Pursue the Vision, Build Meaningful Relationships, Commit to Continuous Improvement, Solve with Purpose, and Own Your Outcomes. We want people whose personal core values align with ours.

As of May 2025, the expected hourly compensation range for this position is $19 -21 USD / $19 - 21 CAD based on country of residence. Pay will be based on several factors, such as experience, certifications, location, market conditions, and other business and organizational needs. Snappy Kraken anticipates that the reasonably expected salary for this position could change in the future and retains the right to change or revisit the salary range according to business needs.  

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As a remote company, it is critical to remember that our contributions and teams are interconnected and accessibility is the expectation.

At Snappy Kraken, diversity powers meaningful connections, impactful work, and great outcomes. Our culture of diversity and inclusion means we nurture an environment where each team member can do their best work.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.