WE ARE HIRING!
Whistler Creative is a boutique creative design studio based in Whistler, British Columbia. We have a passion for providing businesses with unique, creative solutions with which to communicate their message. Since establishing in early 2009, we have created custom branding, graphic design, and website solutions for a variety of businesses.
We are looking to hire a part-time Junior Website Support Developer to work alongside the Creative Director and other members of the team to manage an inflow of client support requests, complete weekly website maintenance on multiple websites, along with assisting in the development of website design concepts, strategies, and website development for client projects to collaboratively solve client problems through design.
Our Support Developer handles varying types of technical questions regarding our clients’ websites, technical fixes, and basic WordPress development needs for existing clients.
The ideal person for this position is a forward thinker and critical decision-maker with a technical and service background. If you excel in working in an online setting and enjoy web development, this could be a match for you. Your speed and support are second nature.
As we are located in Canada in the PST timezone, this is preferred however we are flexible with the timezone for the right fit. This position has a 3-month probation period.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Junior Web Developer include, but are not limited to:
- Actively managing and owning the processing and execution of incoming client support requests.
- Updating WordPress plugins and themes on 50+ websites on a weekly basis.
- Performance improvements, security, optimization, troubleshooting, and server management on the WordPress framework.
- Communicating with the Project Manager on any client updates performed.
- Assist in new website build projects.
- Work in an online team environment through our project management and online communication tools with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Consult with the Project Manager to determine client briefs, objectives, budgets, and deadlines while developing the ability to work independently.
- Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback from clients, the Project Manager, and Creative Director.
Qualifications
The candidate for this position has:
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with the WordPress CMS platform.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Elementor Pro Page Builder.
- Experience working with WordPress Plugins and Themes.
- Professional experience in a web development environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks or requests.
- Written customer service experience is an asset.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent time-tracking skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and prioritize work assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn.
- Have a positive attitude and consider yourself a team player.
- Customer service-oriented with a desire to care for the needs of others.
- Basic knowledge of the Canadian Anti-spam legislation and web accessibility.
- Ability to work productively in a virtual work-from-home environment, and self-manage your time and schedule.
- Work to deadlines and tight turnaround times.
- Must have own computer.
- Portfolio and references required.
- Canadian applicants are preferred.
Compensation
This is an entry-level position for a remote, independent contractor. It is a part-time position of approximately 5-10 hours per week with room to grow. Hours and days are flexible to be discussed with candidates as long as the work completed meets the deadlines. Compensation starting at $18/hr.
Application
Please apply via our online application form. Once your application is received, we will review your information and if we feel you may be a good fit, we will invite you to complete an interview.
We are looking to hire a part-time Junior Graphic Designer to help support our Creative Director with various tasks from design concepts, production design, branding projects, and more. To be successful, this role requires you to have the ability to efficiently multitask between brands, and types of projects while meeting project deadlines. The role is ideally suited to recent entry-level design graduates with an eye for detail.
We are looking for a detail-orientated designer who encompasses enthusiasm and focus. We are passionate about finding someone who is collaborative and can contribute to brand designs, website designs, advertising campaigns, and more. Your speed and support are second nature.
As we are located in Canada in the PST timezone. This is preferred however we are flexible with the timezone for the right person. This position has an initial 3-month contact with an option to extend, to make sure we are a fit.
The start date for this position is mid-February 2023.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Junior Graphic Designer include, but are not limited to:
- Production design for both print and online (magazines, advertisements, promo material, social graphics, packaging, etc).
- Prepping files to required print specifications
- Creating, sizing and optimizing graphics for the web
- Manage multiple assigned projects from conception to completion
- Support the Creative Director with the development of ideas, designs concepts, strategies, and targeted communications
- Consult with the Project Manager to determine client briefs, objectives, budget, and deadline
- Work within compliance standards including brand, intellectual property, copyright, and trademark
- Website content updates (training will be provided)
Qualifications:
The candidate for this position has:
- Minimum 1-year experience with Adobe InDesign (Inc. preparing files for print, setting up and using styles, InDesign best practices, multi-page document setup etc.)
- Minimum 1-year experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
- Minimum 1-year professional experience in a design/creative environment
- Demonstrate solid graphic design skills, including layout, type, and colour
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- An eye for detail and consistency
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks, a willingness to learn, and take initiative
- The ability to work independently and self-manage your time and schedule
- Ability to build and prepare design files for final print output
- Must have own computer with the technical specification to run the Adobe Suite
- Portfolio required
Additional desirable qualifications (but not required):
- Experience with WordPress CMS
- Canva experience
Compensation:
This is an entry-level position for a remote, independent contractor. It is a part-time position of 5-20 hours per week with room to grow. Hours and days are flexible to be discussed with candidates, as long as the work completed meet the deadlines. Compensation will be commensurate with your skills, $18-$22 per hour.
Hiring Timeline:
Applications accepted until: Thursday, Janaury 26
Interviews: January 30 – February 3
Design Challenge: (selected candidates only): February 4-7
Decision: February 10
Start Date: February 21
Due to the overwhelming interest only candidates that have completed all screening questions and that have provided a portfolio of work will be considered. Successful candidates will be invited to interview between January 30 and February 3, 2023.
Application
Please fill out the application form here. Once your application is received, we will review your information and if we feel you may be a good fit, we will invite you to complete an interview.
We are always on the hunt for project collaborators such as photographers, social media strategy and copywriting so reach out.
Other Roles
We are always on the hunt for project collaborators such as photographers, social media strategy and copywriting so reach out.
