Description

Research Affiliates, LLC, a global leader in smart beta and asset allocation, seeks a Web/UX Designer for our Newport Beach, California office.

This role is for a full-time Web / UX Designer position that involves supporting various activities related to creating and sharing marketing content, which provides insights to the investment community and establishes a strong brand identity for ongoing commercial success.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to, assisting in building the design and user experience of our websites and other HTML applications, transforming our business requirements into functional and visually appealing interactive applications, ensuring an excellent user experience, and meeting marketing expectations. The ideal candidate is a tech-savvy professional who is eager to explore new digital technologies and aims to blend usability with visual design.
 

Although this role is based in the Product Management/Marketing team, there will be collaboration with the Enterprise Systems, Research, Technology, and Compliance teams on various projects.
 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist senior members of the team with marketing-related development tasks, including but not limited to:

• Maintaining and improving the company websites and other digital applications as necessary
• Optimize all applications for maximum speed, performance, and conversion
• Collaborate with back-end developers and graphic designers to improve efficiencies, usability and overall experience
• Provide analytics of all website properties and report performance and opportunities
• Write functional requirement documents and guides
• Create quality mockups and prototypes
• Ensure high-quality graphic standards and brand consistency
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, required
• Proven work experience as a front-end designer, required
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Vector/SVG/Bitmap images, and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), required
• Extensive experience with HTML and CSS, required
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment), required
• Understanding of layout aesthetics and knowledge of SEO, required
• Experience with Semrush, Adobe AEM, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, preferred
• Familiarity with browser testing and debugging, preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant marketing experience, preferred
• Knowledge of financial services and investment management, a plus

Personal Attributes

• Seeks to join a mission-focused, culture-driven firm
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and is willing to take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Is attentive to detail with excellent analytical and multitasking skills
• Is able to prioritize and manage priorities and deadlines
• Is collaborative and team-oriented with a strong sense of integrity and professionalism

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Flexible hybrid work and time off policies
• Generous comprehensive insurance plans and 401k match
• Tuition reimbursement that includes CFA program fees and study material
• Daily company-sponsored in-office meals
• Gym membership stipend
• Frequent company sponsored team events
• Six-week sabbatical after 7 years of continuous employment

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 + eligible for a discretionary bonus. Base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering such factors as skills, experience, and qualifications.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Please submit resume and cover letter to humancapital@rallc.com.
 

RA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. The Company makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. Equal employment opportunity is the law, and discrimination is also inconsistent with RA’s core values. RA believes success is linked to having the most qualified and ethical team in its industry. As a result, the Company and its employees do not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex or gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, creed, medical condition, genetic characteristics or genetic information, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination.