Finalsite is the preferred website, communications, enrollment, and marketing platform of more than 7,000 schools and school districts in 119 countries around the world. The company’s people, products and services transform how schools connect and engage with their community, recruit students and staff, and fundraise; while managing the complex requirements around data privacy, accessibility, hosting and security. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs, a robust content management system, mass communications tools, a powerful enrollment management system, innovative inbound marketing tools, data integration, training, support and marketing consulting. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U. S. as well as Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information, please visit

Vision

To build innovative solutions that elevate school engagement.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Web Designer is responsible for creating effective designs for our clients in close collaboration with project managers and front-end developers. They understand and work well within clearly defined project constraints, including client goals, accessibility guidelines, branding requirements, technical considerations, project budget, and timeline.

LOCATION

Hybrid / Remote - Anywhere within Krakow, Poland. B2 B option for this role.

Finalsite is a global company and to enable strong collaboration, we have established common core working hours. Candidates should be comfortable working from 11:00-20:00 CEST, with core working hours being 16:00-19:00 CEST

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design responsive sites for use in Finalsite’s CMS
2. Create a mixture of unique, specific pages and comprehensive visual systems for each client
3. Take creative control of projects, serving as the key point of contact for project design direction and decisions
4. Create new design solutions and work within existing structures
5. Assist in the execution and maintenance of internal design needs such as Theme designs (our website templates), shared base files, and more
6. Consult with clients over the phone, via Zoom, and in writing to provide direction and leadership, communicating persuasively and welcoming them into our design process
7. Interact closely with various team members (internal, freelance, and outside agencies)
8. Exercise judgment in determining both the strategic and tactical approaches for project-specific design initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

1. At least 4 years of professional web design experience, with a robust portfolio showcasing exceptional digital work.
2. Strong English communication skills
3. Proven experience in client engagement and communication, with a track record of successfully managing and directing complex design projects.
4. Proficiency in Figma, our design, prototyping, and developer handoff tool, experience with Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite a bonus
5. A sharp eye for detail and highly developed organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
6. Knowledge of front-end web development, experience working with schools, project management experience, and experience with accessible design preferred

DISCLOSURES

Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.