Web and Graphics Designer (MIS/IT3) - Kingston, JM - National Library of Jamaica

Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Director, Technical Services and Network, the Web and Graphics Designer is responsible for designing and maintaining the library’s web presence as well as designing graphics for promotion of the library’s services and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and maintains the library’s web presence, including including protecting operating and content management systems
• Recommends innovative solutions and customer interfaces to improve usability and content.
• Develops and initiate procedures for ongoing website updates and revisions.
• Develops and document style guidelines for website content.
• Analyzes design needs and capture technical requirements of the various teams.
• Develops concepts, graphics and layouts for social media platform and exhibitions
• Designs graphics and prepare publications to meet a variety of promotional needs.
• Collaborates with the Public Relations and Special Programmes team members to understand and implement designs for marketing and communication plans
• Keeps abreast of new and emerging development in web and graphics design and implementing recommendations and best practices
• Prepares progress reports

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field
• Two (2) year related work experience
• Demonstrated experience in designing visual images and layout of material on websites and other visual media

Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

• Training or demonstrated experience in graphic design -Sound knowledge of PHP, Javascript, HTML and CSS Proficient in Adobe Suite of programs.
• Working knowledge of the Macintosh computer operating system.
• A solid understanding of web design and usability as well as current web standards
• Proficiency with Word Press or other content management system
• Familiarity with basic SEO and performance best practices
• Experience with Google Analytics
• Excellent communication, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving, sound decision-making and critical thinking skills
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in an environment with multiple deadlines.

Salary scale $1,051,221 – $1,249,571 p.a.

Applications accompanied by detailed resume should be sent by October 8, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m. to:   

Director HRM and Administration
National Library of Jamaica
12 East Street, Kingston.

Email: nljhrm@nlj.gov.jm

We appreciate all responses, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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