Web Designers - Reading
At Yell we are evolving; from being a leading supplier of print and online digital advertising for SME’s to being the leader in the local eMarketplace for consumers and SME’s; providing digital platforms that include the traditional Yell products such as Yellow Pages, Yell Online, Search Marketing Services, web sites and video that comprise our marketing services portfolio and introducing new products such as co-branded loyalty cards and transactional business services. We have also partnered with Microsoft, NetBiscuits and Bazaarvoice and acquired Znode a multi platform ecommerce provider to add real impetus to our offerings.
Yell Adworks main business is the fulfillment and delivery of integrated media advertising products for Yell in the UK, Yellowbook in the US and Yell Publicidad in Spain and some parts of Latin America.
Yell Adworks services are provided from operations in the UK, US, Spain, India, Philippines, Colombia and Peru.
We are seeking a number of website designers to join our Yellsites design team at our Reading Head office.
Purpose of The Role
To design and build high quality websites across all Yellsites product categories. You will work as part of a design team and will liaise with Web Consultants and other departments as well as directly with customers to understand their requirements and deliver the best possible solution. You will of course need excellent design skills and strong HTML and CSSknowledge but a ‘can do’ attitude, flexibility and a strong sense of teamwork are also essential attributes for this role. Because you will be liaising with a range of colleagues as well as customers, strong communication skills are also essential.
Key Accountabilities
- Delivery of high quality websites for our customers in a timely fashion.
- Portray a professional and responsive service to our key customers.
- Provide quality design and ideas that exceed customer expectations and which will deliver high traffic for their business.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Advanced knowledge and experience of Photoshop.
- Strong knowledge of HTML andCSS, with an understanding of the design possibilities of Javascript.
- Ability to think conceptually and generate ideas.
- Ability to create designs which clearly deliver on business objectives.
- Strong photographic and typographic appreciation.
- Ability to rationalise and communicate design decisions and principles in a client-facing environment.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices.
Additional Key Skills & Experience
- Adobe Illustrator.
- Keen eye for detail.
- Flexible approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Can work on their own and as part of a large team.
