Website and Graphic Designer

Techgardens is a leading systems integrator founded in 2009 and based in NYC. We build customized IT solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers; exceeding their expectations. Techgardens is more than an IT consulting firm. We select the best technology to appropriately match IT solutions that provide efficiency and return on investment. We empower IT professionals and business executives to protect their organizations by providing tools, resources and expertise in storage, infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity. We provide our customers with the most reliable, flexible, expandable and economical technology solutions available.

Techgardens is offering an opportunity for a qualified graphic / web designer to become part of the Techgardens team on a part time/per diem basis. We are looking for someone with business / professional experience or a business minded focus. As an IT company focused on cyber security, network infrastructure, cloud and storage, we need a serious tone with a professional image.

Required Qualifications
• Must be extremely conscientious and highly responsive to email requests, with 24-48 hour turnaround (Monday – Friday) required for most projects. Projects will not be due on weekends.
• Strong graphic design and layout skills for professional office
• Creativity and attention to detail are top priorities
• Must handle rejection and be able to adapt easily to creative direction
• Desktop publishing and graphic design software skills required
• Develop and maintain several WordPress websites
• Manage projects from initial concepts to completion
• The ability to think and work independently, manage and meet tight deadlines and to collaborate with team members
• Ability to audit websites weekly, update plugins, address errors, and take appropriate action to maintain secure websites that are up to date and functioning properly
• Other duties as required

Skills Required:
• Proficiency in CMS, Flash, WordPress, Adobe CS5 and CS6
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Strong design skills combined with how our brand/messaging is expressed; using creative process that will enrich the content/copy
• The ability to visualize and take into account the impact of various platforms on design/layout
• An understanding and ability to manage (at times tight) deadlines, work on multiple projects simultaneously – while not sacrificing quality
• Passionate about delivering outstanding work – a creative problem solver
• Highly effective working independently and within a (great!) team. Flexibility and a collaborative attitude is key
• Self-motivated, highly responsive (24 hour turnaround expected), with a strong work ethic
Please submit resume and portfolio for review. If selected as a candidate for the position, we will require a design sample as part of the hiring process. Design sample will be to develop a landing page for a website. Please do not apply if you do not wish to complete the design sample.