Work At BI - Front-End Web Design Opening

Are you a front-end developer with a passion for design? Business Insider is looking for a highly skilled web designer to help us create new story experiences. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of design and a command of HTML and CSS. Experience using Sass, Bootstrap, Javascript and JQuery are a plus. You will play a central role in developing new forms of digital storytelling and exceptional interactive experiences. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for user experience. The ideal candidate enjoys guiding a project from planning to completion.

We face exciting challenges every day due to the demands of our growing audience and the 24/7 news cycle. Your work will reach millions of people-40+ million every month around the globe. Business Insider is a dynamic company reaching the new generation of business leaders. We are a well-funded (including by Jeff Bezos) startup at the forefront of digital media. You'll be joining a close team that works hard and has fun.

Responsibilities:

• Implement interfaces and web pages based on front-end guidelines
• Work across desktop and mobile platforms
• Look for ways to evolve the user experience in the form of smart design solutions and new user interactions
• Work collaboratively with tech, product, and engineering teams to ensure concepts are delivered accordingly

Requirements:

• Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator proficiency
• Exceptional understanding of HTML, CSS
• Fundamental understanding of GUI design and intuitive navigation schemes
• Detail-oriented and have a passion for writing clean, well-documented code
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to keep abreast of innovative design trends and technologies
• 3+ years experience in interactive preferred
• Strong understanding of mobile
  

Plusses:

• HTML 5, Javascript and jQuery
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in web design
• Open source development projects
• Experience using GIT or similar version control system
• Responsive design experience
• Experience with Angular, Knockout.js, Bootstrap, and Sass
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Events / community involvement
• A/B testing experience
• Agile experience

This role is based in New York - you will need to be able to work out of our office on Fifth Avenue. We offer a competitive salary and good benefits. Please apply online and let us know why you're a good fit for the role.