Remote Web Developer and Designer

Description:

• The Web Developer and Designer will work directly with the CEO and CLO to ensure the company website accurately reflects KoBold's business and values.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining the website.
• The role involves collaborating with project team geologists and data scientists to communicate scientific and technical work to a broad audience.
• The candidate will work closely with the executive team to design concepts or features for the website.
• Tasks include designing layouts in Figma or Adobe Illustrator and iterating with the team.
• The candidate will build web pages into a web framework that includes a CMS, utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• The role requires maintaining the security and functionality of the website autonomously, including routine bug fixes.
• The candidate will design graphics for various media types such as newsletters, posters, flyers, memos, and presentations.
• The position requires immersion in KoBold’s scientific work to contribute to the branding language and storytelling.
• As a startup, the role will be dynamic, with responsibilities growing as the company expands.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have proficiency in general graphic design principles, including user interfaces.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and developing websites from conceptualization to implementation using a CMS (e.g., WordPress, Shopify, HubSpot, or Ghost) is required.
• High proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP is mandatory.
• The candidate must have high proficiency with either Figma or Adobe Illustrator for page mockups.
• The candidate should be comfortable managing and organizing web content.
• The ability to work with frequent project pivots in a self-starting autonomous culture is essential.
• Experience in communicating scientific and technical content to a broad audience is a plus.
• Experience with user experience research (UX) or spatial data (maps) is also a plus.

Benefits:

• This position is full-time exempt, offering a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $125,000.
• The role is remote, allowing candidates to be located anywhere in the United States or Canada.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada.
• KoBold Metals is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, promoting diversity and inclusion.