Web Designer with Front-End Development for local news website (Advance Ontario)


Project scope
Categories
UI design UX design Branding & style guides Website developmentSkills
javascript (programming language) front end design user experience (ux) design user interface (ui) design cascading style sheets (css) webflow hypertext markup language (html) web pages front end (software engineering) web designThe objectives for student are to design and create 3 to 4 additional web pages for our website. Additionally, they may assist with writing or improving website copy text. They may be adding CSS, HTML and Java Script to make the web pages more functional. They may be asked to setup automations between various tools that work with out website. This project is more suitable to a Web Design with strong design skills who may have basic front-end development skills.
We are seeking a talented and motivated college or university student to join our team as a Designer with a focus on frontend software development and proficiency in Webflow. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience while working on exciting website projects.
- Collaborate with the supervisor to design and create visually appealing and user-friendly front-end designs for our news website.
- Design and create additional 3 to 4 new webpages on the website.
- They may asked to add HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to website to ensure they are visually more appealing.
- We may be using the Webflow to build and maintain web content, ensuring consistency and quality across different devices and platforms.
- Conduct testing and to ensure optimal performance and functionality of design.
- Information Gathering: Strong research skills to gather up-to-date information on web design, UI/UX Design and user experience.
The mentor will provide guidance, training, and feedback to support students in completing their assigned tasks and projects. They will offer clear instructions and resources, helping students understand the expectations and develop their hard skills. The mentor will regularly review their work, provide constructive feedback, and assist in problem-solving. They will foster collaboration, offer career advice, and motivate students, creating a supportive environment that promotes personal and professional growth throughout the placement.
Supported causes
The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.
About the company
Spinning Forward is Toronto’s only independent local media outlet focused on amplifying the voices of content creators of color, aged 16 to 34 years old. ✊🏽🎤 As a social impact organization, our stories include articles, short and long-form videos about how young people navigate issues they care about in real life and online. 🌍📱
CHALLENGE:
We strive to grow community engagement for creators of color through deep, fair, and accurate reporting and storytelling on issues like:
-Underrepresentation in mainstream media 📉
-Access to funding and resources 💰
-Social media algorithm bias 🤖⚖️
-Systemic discrimination 🚫
-Access to opportunities 🚪
-Mental health 🧠💬
-Social justice ✊🏿✊🏾
-Work-life balance ⚖️💼
-Personal growth 🌱
We lift up voices usually not heard by decision-makers, the government, or traditional media. 🎙️👥
NOTE:
We value diverse lived experiences and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification. 🌈 Research shows that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC candidates often hesitate to apply unless they meet all requirements. 🚻 We're committed to building an inclusive team and welcome candidates from nontraditional backgrounds who can offer fresh perspectives. 🤝✨
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada