SixtyOne Celsius (61C) is an award-winning boutique communications firm headquartered in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Founded in 1988, we provide advertising, marketing, and public relations services to small and mid-sized businesses, non-profits, government agencies and political campaigns. 

Our tight-knit team of full-stack creatives tackles a variety of projects including (but not limited to) web design and hosting, video production, digital advertising and marketing, graphic design, media coordination, copywriting, and strategic planning. Clients at 61C represent a wide range of industries including but not limited to banking, education, politics, travel & tourism, dining, healthcare, law, events, business services, and more.

61C offers competitive salaries, benefits packages, holidays, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for web design, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

In this position, you'll have the opportunity to work on client-facing projects while also supporting in-house initiatives. You will work alongside the creative director, art director, and copywriter to design impactful digital products for small to mid-sized businesses. Our clients span a wide range of industries, making this position perfect for individuals interested in engaging with a variety of businesses, organizations, and causes.

The right candidate will bring experience in web design and a desire to continue developing their skills. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following tasks will constitute the majority of daily tasks for the position:

  • Assist with design for websites and eCommerce sites
  • Brainstorm possible digital marketing integrations for web clients such as automated email marketing, lead generation, and social media
  • Practice strong configuration management and version control
  • Quickly learn and implement new technologies and software patterns.  
  • Interact with clients during professional services engagements and client meetings.
    • Debug & troubleshoot code-related issues/defects
    • Using feedback to identify and correct problems with a client's website.
    • Perform routine site audits, as well as ongoing maintenance, on an as-needed basis.
    • Provide continued support for one or more web properties. 

REQUIREMENTS

If you have most of the requirements, interest in working with clients across a wide range of industries, and the ability to work well under pressure, we encourage you to apply. Aspiration, adaptability, and attitude are also considerations.

  • One of the following qualifications:
    • A bachelor's degree in Web Design and Development, Digital Technology & Design,  OR   
    • A bachelor’s degree in Communication, Advertising, or Marketing with at least 2 years working experience with web design OR   
    • 3-5 years working as a web designer
  • Experience developing websites on WordPress and coding languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP
  • Up-to-date knowledge of design software, particularly Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop
  • Knowledge of front-end development frameworks
  • Solid understanding of responsive web design and development principles.
  • Goal-orientated, analytical, and deadline-driven.
  • Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills
  • Flexible to challenges and responsive to feedback

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

These abilities are not requirements but are highly desirable.

  • Experience implementing SEO best practices including:
    • Installing Google Analytics, Facebook Pixels, etc
    • Navigating Google Search Console
    • Updating Google My Business Pages
  • Experience with developing, implementing, and monitoring Google Ad Campaigns
  • Knowledge of MySQL database management & maintenance
  • Experience with additional coding language including JQuery and JSON
  • Up-to-date ability to use additional Adobe Creative Cloud software for tasks related to video editing, animation, copywriting, photo editing, etc. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range       $37,500 - $45,000

Position Type      Full-Time, In-Office

Insurance              Life, Health, Dental, Vision  – 50% employer match

Retirement           401K Plan with Employer Contribution

Vacation                 Holidays + 2 Weeks Paid Time Off 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants should submit the following:

  • Application Form (below)
  • Resume 
  • Portfolio containing:
    • Links to 3-5 live websites in which the candidate was the primary designer and developer
    • Brief overview (1-2 paragraphs) for each website describing the project process, client needs, and outcomes.

We will confirm receipt of materials and schedule follow-up interviews with qualified candidates. We anticipate a series of three interview stages:

  • Phone Screen (30 minutes)
  • Technical Screen (45-60 minutes)
  • Team Interview (30-45 minutes)