Marketing Web Designer | Doha
Our client is a privately-held joint venture, incorporated as a limited liability company. Supported by strategic alliances with a number of global partners, the new company s commercial activities are carried out a with global a IT giant . The organisation offers a wide range of services, from creating and managing IT infrastructure to providing full business and technology consulting. With its partner in Abu Dhabi, they provide the region with the first and second certified Tier IV Data Centres ever built outside of North America. As a business environment they pride themselves on providing a creative, innovative, and ethical working culture. They are only seeking those up to the challenge of transforming an IT Services market and being part of a once in a lifetime transformation.
Key tasks:
* Responsible for the layout, visual appearance, usability and maintenance of the CMS website.
* To co-ordinate the design, development and implementation of web pages, web-based applications and e-commerce activities.
* Act as internal web administrator, supervising the maintenance of edits, updates and announcements.
* Manage the company intranet, including design and content components.
* Manage and administer potential online marketing tactical campaigns
* Integrate key corporate systems with the website and ensure optimization of operation.
* Be the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) expert for the company and continually improve the visibility of the site on the World Wide Web Search engines.
* Transform the website into a lead generation machine by working with the Marketing Manager to plan and execute Internet Marketing strategies.
* Manage the company forums (blogs) on the website and work with the Marketing Manager to plan content for forums.
OTHER TASKS
* Decide on how images and other material will be digitally optimized and presented for the web.
* Ensure that website content adheres to company brand guidelines and is conducive to a user friendly experience.
* Work with content providers across the company to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and quality of all information posted on the web site.
* Provide training and assistance on issues regarding content to providers of content as needed.
* Ensure overall integrity of the website through constant review of content and by troubleshooting errors.
* Report on all aspects of the website performance including web traffic, site technical performance, SEO aspects and inbound leads.
Qualifications Required:
* Degree or Diploma in Multimedia/Fine Arts/Web Development.
* Degree or Diploma in communications or marketing.
Experience Required:
* Minimum 2 years experience working as a Web Designer.
* Proven web development experience.
* Experience in Internet Marketing and SEO.
* Experience in marketing writing would be an advantage.
Technical Knowledge:
* Advanced knowledge of digital imaging and illustration through Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Illustrator and Macromedia Flash software
* Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, PHP, dynamic HTML and XHTML
* Knowledge of cross-browser and cross-platform issues
* Knowledge of CMS systems and SQL
* Experience in NetSuite is an advantage but not essential.
Aptitude/Skills:
* Superior knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques.
* Illustration, layout and graphical design skills
* Demonstrate strong understanding of web presence.
* A high standard of written and verbal English with good communication skills including the ability to cut through jargon and technical language. Arabic language skills would be an advantage.
* Ability to create flash animations.
* The candidate must be technically proficient but also creatively minded
* Attention to detail
* Team player with flexible attitude
* Ability to multi-task and work methodically.
* Ability to work to deadline
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