Associate Web Designer

Remote & Candidates should reside in the Central or Eastern Time Zone
About Us
Solution Tree delivers comprehensive professional development to schools and districts around the world. We empower K–12 educators to raise student achievement through a wide range of services and products including educator conferences, customized district solutions for long-term professional development, books, videos, and online courses. When you join Solution Tree, you join a highly regarded team that is dedicated to providing quality and excellence in professional development. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, our team is united under one goal – to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. If you have the passion and skill to help further Solution Tree’s mission, we want to hear from you.
Employees Enjoy

• Innovative, team-oriented environment
• Working with leading voices and rising stars in staff development
• A compensation package that includes competitive pay and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k, paid time off, and more.
• Doing work that matters

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Associate Web Designer to join our marketing team. In this role, you will assist in the design and maintenance of websites, ensuring user-friendly interfaces, helping to deliver personalized and impactful content to our audiences. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our marketing initiatives, driving customer engagement, retention, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Web Design & Development: Collaborate on creating and maintaining responsive website designs, graphics, and user interfaces utilizing HTML and CSS. Offer support for e-commerce platforms and assist in managing online webinars.
• Email Design Support: Assist in the designing, planning, execution, and optimization of email marketing campaigns, including promotional, lifecycle, and automated emails.
• Social Media & Web Ads: Creating and resizing social/web ads for all media channels.
• Content Management Systems: Assist in managing and publishing website content via management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Bootstrap, Pardot, Magento, GitHub. 
• Optimization & Testing: Skilled in optimizing websites for speed, performance, and responsiveness across all devices. Well-versed in identifying and resolving cross-browser compatibility challenges to ensure seamless user experiences.
• Collaboration: Partner with marketing, design, content, and cross-functional teams to develop engaging web experiences that align with brand voice and marketing goals. Define project requirements, coordinate effectively, and keep stakeholders informed with clear delivery timelines.
• Research & Innovation: Experiment with new tools to enhance workflow and productivity. Stay up-to-date with web design trends, tools, and technologies to bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Oversee Workflow and Deliverables: Effectively manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Experience with the Adobe Workfront project management system is a plus.
• Creative Problem Solver: Solution-oriented and a creative thinker, with a positive, “can-do” attitude toward overcoming challenges.

Required Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or certification equivalency 
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in web design, email marketing, digital marketing, or a related role, with a portfolio showcasing diverse web projects.
• Applications & Coding: Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Indesign,
  Illustrator, XD, Figma, HTML/CSS
• CMS: Wordpress, Bootstrap, Pardot, Magento & GitHub experience a plus.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Strong understanding of segmentation, A/B testing, and email performance metrics.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in campaign execution, list management, and quality assurance.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, remote position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern). Occasional evening and weekend work and travel are necessary as job duties dictate.

Travel

In-person attendance is required at quarterly departmental meetings, company events, and the annual corporate retreat (which typically takes place in January each year).

Additional Information

We request that you provide an online portfolio, containing examples of web design along with your resume when submitting your application for the position. 

Remote Work Environment and Personal Obligation Management
As a remote-first company, we are committed to providing our team members with the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, to maintain our standards of excellence and ensure uninterrupted productivity, we have specific expectations regarding the remote work environment.
Dedicated Workspace: Employees are expected to establish a dedicated, quiet workspace that is free of distractions. This environment should be conducive to professional activities and mirror the focus and privacy one would expect in an in-office setting.
Personal Obligations: While we recognize the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with personal obligations, including childcare, we rely on our team members to manage these aspects effectively during work hours. It is essential that personal obligations do not impede work commitments. Employees are responsible for arranging appropriate care or support to ensure they can dedicate their full attention to their work tasks without interruption.
We believe these practices are key to fostering a productive and respectful remote working culture, where every team member can contribute their best work. We evaluate candidates based on a holistic view of their qualifications, including but not limited to their skills, experience, and education. Our goal is to offer a competitive compensation package that reflects the value we believe each employee brings to our team. The final salary for the position will be determined after a thorough evaluation of the successful candidate's relevant qualifications in relation to our compensation structure, which is designed to reward contributions and performance.
Our Company's Rooted Commitment to Attractive Benefits

• Employee Discounts
• Paid Vacation and Holidays (including generous personal time to celebrate holidays not listed on the company calendar)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer match
• Health Insurance Plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts (ie. childcare and many more)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Basic Life Insurance. 
  
  • Optional Long-Term Disability (LTD) and additional coverage for Life and AD&D
• Compliance with FMLA and state-specific leave laws for necessary time off

Request for Reasonable Accommodation:
If you need a reasonable accommodation to fulfill an application due to a recognized disability under applicable law, kindly email [email protected]. Please be aware that this email is intended solely for responding to specific requests for assistance related to completing the application as an accommodation for a disability. Other inquiries will not be addressed.
Disclaimers:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Solution Tree is an Affirmative Action - Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.