Web Designer

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you.

As a member of the Design team, this position will create, manage, and update content for the CesiumAstro website and work with stakeholders to structure and organize their web content. The website producer will ensure that content adheres to brand standards for design consistency and modern best practices for usability and accessibility.

This position will work to collaborate on digital marketing projects and manage content that communicates and promotes CesiumAstro offerings. This position demands strong attention to detail to ensure accurate application of standards, proficiency in using web content management systems, strong collaborative skills, and an ability to edit and present information in a clear and compelling manner.

• Lead the creation of responsive site-specific layouts and assets to support the growth of all CesiumAstro verticals across multiple devices. Primarily: websites, landing pages and eblasts.
• Create and update web pages on Webflow platform, with ability to design in new CMS tools as needed.
• Partner with the Engineering and Product teams to understand system capabilities and translate designs from a wireframe state to fully functional, responsive experiences.
• Make updates to web pages to improve SEO performance.
• Ensure that the website is mobile-first, and page load is optimized for Core Web Vitals.
• Maintain superb organization, storage, and asset transfers for all visual materials.

• A link to your online design portfolio. This should include examples of websites that you have worked on. Details on which aspects of each project you personally contributed to is helpful. An understanding and respect for typography, negative space, and visual hierarchy.
• 5+ years of experience in web/mobile design with a focus on UI/UX design.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS & Java Script.
• Proficient skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (PS/XD/IIIustrator).
• Proficiency building sites and interactive experiences.
• Experience working with video and audio streaming platforms.
• Competency in social media marketing trends and modern digital design.
• A strong history of proofing work for online deployment.
• A history of building and incorporating video/motion graphics into site experiences.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new information and learn new skills
• Understand best practice SEO, Google Analytics
• Be familiar with the overall best web development practices
• Ability to juggle various work activities and shift their attention from one task to another to meet the demands of different stakeholders without “dropping the ball”.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication, diplomacy, and relationship-building skills to establish and maintain effective working partnerships with staff members.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Show strong organization and time-management skills.
• Organize multiple layers of web copy and maintain consistency in voice and tone, brand look and feel, and site architecture.
• Communicate technical concepts in a simple and understandable manner for use in training materials and videos.
• Think creatively and strategically.

• Ability to work on multiple CMS tools such as WordPress and Webflow. 
• Skills in Photography.
• Skills on 3D rendering.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans. 

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.