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Web Designer Abcam Plc

WD038 - Cambridge, UK

Abcam, a successful and growing bioscience company, is a web-based business specialising in the production and sale of antibodies and related products to scientific research organisations. We are a web-based business, with offices in Cambridge, UK; Cambridge, MA; San Francisco, CA; Tokyo, Japan and Hong Kong.

The eCommerce department at Abcam grows sales by optimizing digital channels to effectively market and sell products and to maintain our position as the best antibody website in the world. Working with the Senior Web Designer, we are now looking for a Web Designer to join the eCommerce team on the development and improvement of our best-in-class website and eCommerce channels.

We are looking for someone to:

  • Develop user-centric and conversion-orientated design concepts for Abcam's digital channels (websites, email templates), based on business requirements, brand-and web design guidelines and user research.
  • Work with the software development team throughout the process as part of the scrum agile environment with a focus on taking wireframes and turning them into attractive, functional, interactive and user focused designs.
  • Conceptualise design ideas into tangible proposals for stakeholder validation.
  • Interact with IT department to secure design compatibility with technical environments, such as our in-house database-driven website platform, browsers, email system, etc.

Consideration will be given to those of graduate calibre in a graphics /computer subject or have substantial related work experience. You will be able to showcase a portfolio of design projects or concepts and have experience in working with XHTML, CSS, Jquery/Javascript. You should have knowledge of web standards, semantic code practises and a firm interest in user behaviour and design. We need someone who has no fear of code, excellent interpersonal skills and who is a real team player. You will need to multi-task, be flexible and be able to take initiative.

Our culture is one that empowers individuals, with responsibility given at an early stage. We place great emphasis on knowledge and experience. The working environment is fun but intense, with everybody working together as a team to deliver great service and the best products to our customers. In addition to competitive salaries we can offer an attractive flexible benefits package which includes a profit-share scheme and share options.

To apply please go to http://www.abcam.com/index.html?pageconfig=careers&jobref=WD038 to upload your CV and cover letter with links to your online portfolio or examples of your work.