UI/UX Designer

Description:

Midwest Communications, Inc — one of the most dominant radio and digital media groups in the Midwest — is seeking a UI/UX Designer. As our Designer you will create and design page layouts and graphics focusing on branding and user experience for MWC media websites. As our ideal candidate, you will combine strong design skills with user-centered thinking and the ability to collaborate with product, development, and marketing teams.

As our UI/UX Designer, you will…

• Work with the brand marketing manager, graphic designer, front-end web developer, brand managers, general sales managers and staff of all stations to ensure the success and popularity of their branding and website needs.
• Answer inquiries and requests concerning websites and branding from users within the company.
• Work with Market Managers and station marketing teams in launching new station pages, promotions, contests, and websites.
• Use codes to fulfill basic webpage needs.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, co-workers, employees and upper management.
• In-depth knowledge of podcasting platform to set up new podcasts.
• Work with Digital Platforms for contesting, and other promotional tools to make an interactive experience between our stations and their listener.
• Read, analyze and interpret materials relating to web design and digital platforms.
• Stay abreast of any industry-wide changes in design philosophy and any new tools and technologies being used for web design and digital media.

We are asking you to…

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment; demonstrate a positive can-do attitude and have effective communication skills with a diverse range of individuals.
• Have knowledge of website platforms to optimize station websites and apps
• Have working knowledge of computers, software, and the internet
• Be able to effectively present information through visual media.
• Be able to define and solve problems.

We offer a great work environment along with a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Midwest Communications, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice.

Requirements:

Candidate must live in one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, or Wisconsin