Systemax Technology Group (NASDAQ: SYX), headquartered in Miami, Florida, is one of the world’s largest Multi-Channel Retailers.  We go to market under several brands including TigerDirect.com, Circuit City.com and CompUSA.com.  We consistently rank among the largest online retailers for computers and consumer electronics.
 
We are currently looking for a Web Designer to join our Web Marketing team – Miami, FL

Position Summary:

The Web Designer is responsible for working on premier design projects on our suite of websites along with our partner sites. These projects include site redesigns, partner stores, flash movies, animations, and static banners.

Responsibilities:

·        Concept and design innovative, usable, technically feasible, user interfaces for the site and various interactive projects

·        Analyze and evaluate current front-end design/usability challenges and implement effective design solutions.

·        Design prototypes for user testing and design solutions based on user feedback

·        Lead the design lifecycle utilizing the following deliverables: site maps, page flows, wireframes, prototypes, and full screen comps

·        Champion brand and design standards across all projects.

·        Create and maintain the design style guide and user experience guidelines

·        Be able to deliver for a range of design needs including icons, splash pages, navigation components, skins, feature stories, animations, marketing materials and micro sites

·        Creating flash movies

·        Creating animated .gif banners

·        Producing static banners

·        Optimizing banners for increased clicks and sales

·        Creation of entire websites and online store fronts

·        Optimizing site for increased conversion/sales

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·        1-2 years minimum ASP programming and SQL Experience

·        Degree in visual design is desired

·        Be creative, thoughtful and able to express ideas in an articulate, concise manner; have a keen eye for typography, color and layout

·        Strong visual design skills.  Focus on details and quality, understanding of usability best practices, and experience with current front-end technologies (this is a must)

·        Proven track record for translating business requirements into highly usable and innovative designs for web sites and web-based applications

·        Experience optimizing graphics to generate more sales

·         Mastery of Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, and CSS

·        Knowledge of Client-side JavaScript is a must

·        Bachelor’s degree preferred, talent supersedes degree

·        Must have strong experience with advertising and design within electronic, web and or print mediums

·        Must be detail-oriented and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

·        Ability to meet deadlines and be able to work independently

·        Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Other Technical Knowledge:

·        Advanced raw HTML capabilities

·        2+ years of experience with Macromedia Dreamweaver

·        2+ years of experience with Macromedia Flash

·        2+ years of experience with Adobe Photoshop

·        Comprehensive ability to work with Microsoft Office products

·        Knowledge of Microsoft Source Safe

·        Knowledge of a Plotter Printer operations, In-Design and Quark

Systemax Technology Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

For immediate consideration, you may forward your resume directly to nestor.suarez@syx.com