Web Designer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining/Updating the appearance of websites by enforcing content standards.
  • Designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are in line with brand standards.
  • Front-end web development including the execution of all visual design stages from concept to go-live.
  • Back-end knowledge for updating websites and security issues.
  • Implement website design ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks.
  • Present and defend designs and key deliverable to peers within the marketing department.
  • Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.
  • Creation of short motion graphic videos for use on digital displays/monitors across the properties.
  • Works effectively with all casino personnel.
  • Present at all mandatory meetings and trainings.
  • Works closely with Senior Designer.
  • All other duties assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a Web Designer.
  • Demonstrate graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
  • Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other visual design tools.
  • Proficiency in front-end development web programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JQuery, JavaScript, PHP, and Django (or similar for backend).
  • Good understanding of content management systems.
  • Good understanding of search engine optimization principles.
  • Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues, responsiveness, and security issues.
  • Excellent visual design skills.
  • Up-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies.
  • Creative and open to new ideas.
  • Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A relevant diploma in a related field.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process.
  • Must be able to pass a background investigation.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug Test.
  • Must have a valid Wyoming Driver’s License.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Gaming License.

WEB DESIGN SUMMARY

Summary

The ideal person will successfully improve the feel and functionality of various websites and digital initiatives initiated by Wind River Hotel & Casino and Northern Arapaho Enterprises. This person should have an eye for clean and artful web design, including creative guidance, compelling artwork (including images, icons, and banners), and layouts that are appealing and user-friendly. The successful web designer will be able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts. They will be able to efficiently transform them into beautiful, intuitive, and functional designs.

Job Description

• Maintaining/updating the appearance of websites by enforcing content standards.


• Designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are in line with brand standards.


• Front-end web development including the execution of all visual design stages from concept to go-live.


• Backend knowledge for updates and security issues.


• Implement website design ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks.


• Present and defend designs and key deliverables to peers within the marketing department and executive level stakeholders.


• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.


• Creation of short motion graphic videos for use on digital displays/monitors across the three properties.


• Works effectively with all casino personnel.


• Present at all mandatory trainings.


• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualification Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a web designer.


• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.


• Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other visual design tools.


• Proficiency in front-end development web programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JQuery, JavaScript, and PHP.


• Good understanding of content management systems.


• Good understanding of search engine optimization principles.


• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues, responsiveness, and security issues.


• Excellent visual design skills.


• Up-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies.


• Creative and open to new ideas.


• Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques.


• Excellent communication skills.


• A relevant diploma in a related field.

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Employee is eligible to apply within 60 days of initial hire.


• Delta Dental and VSP Vision Insurances: Employee is eligible to apply within 60 days of initial hire.


• Retirement plan with a 4% match, must complete 90-day probation period.


• Vol Life Insurance, employee is eligible to apply for additional coverage 31 days of initial hire.


• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance


• Employer Paid Short Term Disability


• Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Northern Arapaho Enterprises II and all subsidiaries  follow Indian Preference in hiring and retention per federal law. You must be able to pass a drug screen with negative results (non-safety sensitive positions will not be tested for cannabis) . Employees are expected to know existing Wind River Hotel & Casino policies and know to refer to those policies when necessary.