Web Designer

Contractor

Location: Remote (Preferred candidates on Eastern Standard Time)
Position Type: Contract/Freelance
Reports To: Web Experience Manager

About Altos

Altos is a small but mighty digital marketing agency specializing in custom branding, web design, development, and performance marketing for business services, B2B brands, hotel and hospitality brands, luxury real estate and restaurants. With over 21 years of experience, we’re known for our strategic, data-driven approach and our ability to craft unique, authentic brand stories that attract and convert audiences.

Position Summary

Our fast-growing digital marketing agency is looking for a talented, contract-based Website Designer to join our remote team. This is a project-based role with flexible hours and the potential for ongoing collaboration. The ideal candidate is a highly creative, self-motivated designer who can produce visually striking, conversion-driven, and user-focused websites for clients across a range of industries. You’ll work closely with project managers, developers, copywriters, and SEO strategists to bring web projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Design compelling, responsive websites that align with brand guidelines, marketing objectives, and work seamlessly across various devices.
  • Create wireframes, user flows, mockups, prototypes, and design systems using Figma.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand website objectives, target audiences, and branding requirements.
  • Communicate with internal teams via Zoom, Slack, and project management tools (e.g., Teamwork).
  • Translate business requirements into functional website experiences that support lead generation and conversion.
  • Optimize designs for mobile responsiveness, accessibility (ADA compliance), performance, and SEO best practices.
  • Deliver pixel-perfect design files, style guides, and assets to developers and ensure proper handoff and execution.
  • Perform UX audits of existing websites and provide actionable recommendations for improvements.
  • Revise designs based on client feedback and iterate quickly while maintaining a high level of design quality.
  • Keep up-to-date with emerging web trends, tools, and industry best practices to continuously improve our digital offerings.

Qualifications

Required

  • Proven experience (5+ years) as a website designer or similar role with a strong portfolio of web design projects.
  • Proficiency with design tools such as Figma and Adobe products.
  • Strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and responsive web design.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and web development processes (you do not need to be a developer but should understand how your designs will be built).
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines independently.
  • Knowledge of SEO principles, especially related to page structure and performance.
  • A keen eye for visual details, aesthetic skills, and collaborate with team members.
  • Familiarity with brand identity and visual storytelling across digital platforms.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Preferred

  • Experience using CMS platforms such as Webflow, Wordpress, or Shopify.
  • Experience working in a digital marketing or advertising agency.
  • Experience with animation tools or basic video editing is a plus.

How to Apply

Send your resume, a link to your portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for Altos to: HR@altosagency.com

Please include examples of full website designs (not just homepage mockups), preferably for marketing or commercial clients.