Digital Designer

As a creative Digital Designer, your role involves building microsites, HTML emails, web pages, and digital applications for major brands. You will utilize your strong HTML/CSS skills and responsive design expertise to deliver engaging digital experiences. Collaboration with regional teams is essential, as you work independently while aligning with the Head of Brand Creative and Senior Designers. Ideally, you will have experience interacting with marketing directors and managers. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop HTML microsites, landing pages, and digital applications. - Create visually appealing and user-friendly digital assets that align with brand guidelines. - Work closely with Marketing, the Head of Brand Creative, and the GSS Senior Designer to effectively execute digital campaigns. - Design and build responsive, mobile-friendly HTML email templates for marketing (internal and external comms) and transactional/promotional emails. - Ensure cross-browser and email client compatibility (Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, etc.). - Optimize email performance with A/B testing, accessibility best practices, and clean code. - Develop interactive digital assets, microsites, and campaign pages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. - Implement responsive layouts, animations, and UI enhancements. - Optimize assets for fast-loading, SEO-friendly performance. - Conduct QA testing across multiple browsers, devices, and screen sizes. - Debug and resolve issues in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. - Continuously improve the design-to-development workflow. Client Liaison: - Understand project requirements, timelines, and objectives working closely with the Head of Brand Creative, the Global SE team, and the Marketing Director/managers. - Ensure client feedback is communicated clearly to the creative team and incorporated into project deliverables. Quality Control: - Adhere to brand guidelines, project specifications, and industry best practices. - Implement quality control processes to maintain high standards across all deliverables. Feedback And Collaboration: - Provide feedback and creative direction for junior designers. - Collaborate with the creative and presentation team, training and aiding in their development. - Maintain brand consistency throughout all pipeline + marketing projects. Qualifications required: - Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. - Experience designing and coding HTML emails using frameworks like MJML or Foundation for Emails. - Familiarity with WordPress, Webflow, or other CMS platforms (a plus). - Knowledge of responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility. - Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or Sketch for UI/UX design. - Experience with CSS animations, SVGs, and interactive elements. - Ability to translate wireframes and design mockups into functional web pages. - Understanding of UX principles and mobile-first design. - Experience with JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or GSAP for animations). - Knowledge of marketing automation platforms (HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce). - Basic understanding of APIs and headless CMS integrations. - Familiarity with AI-powered design & development tools (e.g., Figma AI, ChatGPT, Mid journey for ideation). - Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical teams. - Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines. - Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for creating high-quality digital experiences.,