Job Description

Ensure that BMJ’s digital products pass accessibility standards. Write HTML and CSS for the above mentioned designs. Own conceptual development, direction and delivery of visual design projects. Provide technical expertise and experience to the rest of the team. Proactively propose improvements to design/development processes, technologies and tools. Follow a user-centred approach to design and code considering industry best practices while adhering to WCAG 2.10 AA accessibility standards Create new WordPress promotional site or dedicated pages from existing templates. Create designs, both print and digital, for web pages, journal homepage widgets, logos, banners, journal covers, icons, powerpoint slides, newsletters, posters, etc. Update content on WordPress and HighWire web pages Update and maintain the BMJ logo bank Create banners in the WisePops environment. Drive design thought leadership Working as part of the BMJ Technology team, design and build cross-platform interactive graphics, interfaces and new story formats across the BMJ portfolio. Collaborate with marketeers, UXers product managers to incorporate user feedback.

Skills

• Designing and Developing commercial customers facing online products.
• STM (scientific, technical, medical) publishing is desirable.
• Formal development methods are required. These include: design frameworks, testing frameworks, build management, source control management, change control management, and fault resolution management.
• Wordpress - HTML, CSS/SCSS, PHP, Dashboard
• Responsive web design
• Handling page performance and accessibility issues including typography
• Adobe Creative Suite of software: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Image optimisation

About the Company:

BMJ is a healthcare knowledge provider with a vision for a healthier world. We share knowledge and expertise to improve experiences and outcomes worldwide.

As an employer, and as a leading voice in global medicine and health, we strongly believe in anti-racism and equity because more equal societies are healthier societies.

Job Description

Executing all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering Conceptualizing original website design ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering Conceptualize original website design ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas Present and defend designs and key deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders Working closely with the designing team of London and create guidelines, designs collaboratively.

Skills

• Proven work experience as a web designer for at least 2 years.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools like axure etc.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript for rapid prototyping
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques and technologies

About the Company:

BMJ is a healthcare knowledge provider with a vision for a healthier world. We share knowledge and expertise to improve experiences and outcomes worldwide.