Sandhills is a stable, proven company with a highly successful product. Sandhills Global has been bringing together buyers and sellers in the trucking, agriculture, construction, heavy machinery, aviation, and technology industries around the world for close to 50 years.
Sandhills East are seeking a professional, results-oriented Interactive Designer to join our team based in Manchester City Centre.
The Interactive Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, creating, developing and maintaining visually appealing, user-friendly websites and interactive applications for Sandhills products and customers. This position collaborates with Sandhills customers to understand their needs and propose and present design concepts and options which align with their business goals. The Interactive Designer must have the ability to deliver engaging user experience across multiple platforms on web or mobile devices. The Designer is expected to complete work efficiently and accurately to serve as many customers as possible while also using creative skills to help meet goals. Members of the Interactive Design team are adaptable and always learning with evolving trends, tools and best practices.
The Designer must be proficient with programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Dreamweaver. Experience with HTML, CSS and responsive design are required. Attention to detail and accuracy are a must. Ability to work with and effectively communicate with customers and fellow staff members is required. Assume other duties as assigned.
This position has the exciting opportunity to earn commission, based on completed website projects. A personalized training program will pave the path to success including shadowing, hands on training, and more. Sandhills takes pride in innovation throughout the entire company, which helps accelerate company growth, so all employees are equipped with state-of-the-art tools.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates or Bachelors degree with major in Design or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
- Experience with HTML/CSS required
- Responsive Design experience required
- Familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress is preferred
- Experience with design tools such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or similar platforms
- Ability to ideate, prototype, and develop website designs using HTML or WordPress
- Openness to learning and grow skills on the job
- Strong graphic design skills, with a solid understanding of layout, visual hierarchy, and branding.
- Comfort with user testing and incorporating feedback to refine designs.
- Understanding of accessibility standards, basic SEO principles, and familiarity with web analytics tool
- Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving business needs
- High level of responsive customer service skills
- Ability to work under deadline pressure
- High attention to detail required
- Ability to work independently as well as communicate within a team environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Flexible and open to change
- Stable and progressive work history
- Results oriented
- Ability to commute daily to local office is required.
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to travel both air and surface – valid driver’s license required