Job Overview: (entry level)

Working at Kzoom gives you the opportunity to provide Website design services to corporations, nonprofits, and small businesses in the greater Kalamazoo area and beyond! 

Our mission is to advance the greatest causes.  Our core values are Care, Availability & Immediacy, Long Term Focus, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Borderline Too Much Fun.

Our team of creatives and marketers work hard to provide an incredible digital marketing service to our clients. Working as a web designer at a full-service marketing company like Kzoom will allow you to simultaneously improve your design skills while also having opportunities to gain experience and learn about other creative fields such as website development, photography, videography, copywriting, and animation, and more! Often, Kzoom employees have the chance to move into other career wings and let your creativity take different forms. 

Our dedication to teamwork and transparency across all functions is what has been the foundation of our success and the success of our clients.

Responsibilities: 

• Design modern web designs that meet client’s goals with best UX/UI practices in mind.
• Construct websites on visual web builders (Elementor, Divi, or Breakdance)
• Utilize a variety of software applications such as Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members working in the following areas: Marketing, SEO, Copywriting, and Multimedia for the fulfillment of project deliverables.
• Manage our full service marketing client’s design needs including, but not limited to, landing pages, digital advertisements, branding elements, and more.
• Stay up to date with design trends and maintain design excellence. 
• Present new ideas to improve the website design experience for current and future clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Website Design, UX/UI Design, or related field preferred but not required. Micro or Nano Degrees in web or design fields are acceptable.
• 1 year minimum experience in a digital design field preferred but not required. (Graphics, UX, or Web) 
• Knowledge of Adobe design applications (Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma.
• Experience with Visual Website Builders (Elementor, Divi, or Webflow) preferred but not required.
• Experience with the WordPress UI preferred but not required. 
• Knowledge of responsive website best practices.
• Must be willing and able to juggle multiple projects at the same time and keep up consistent client communication.
• Attention to detail & problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to continuously learn as the web evolves.

Additional Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript basics would be beneficial.
• Any experience with E-commerce websites would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible options for vacation time
• Opportunity for growth & ongoing learning via Skill Share.
• Health & wellness stipend
• Involvement in local professional development organizations
• Health Insurance Reimbursement
• Community involvement on a quarterly basis
• Optional IRA contribution plan
• Potential for IRA company match & profit-sharing
• Opportunity to work for a company with a greater mission

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview: 

Are you a creative and talented videographer/editor looking to join a dynamic team?

Working for Kzoom gives you the opportunity to work in a unique team-centric environment focused on collaboration.  If you’re dedicated and ambitious, Kzoom is an excellent place to grow your career and serve clients from multiple industries. 

Responsibilities: 

• Record videos in studio and on location.
• Operate all production equipment, including video, audio and lighting. 
• Plan video shoots with Kzoom’s creative team and/or the client.
• Edit footage in post-production, and communicate with clients for revisions.
• Maintain professional organization with physical equipment as well as digital file management.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience.
• Proficiency with editing software (Adobe Premiere).
• Interpersonal skills for successful communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot audio and video equipment.
• Animation and/or livestream experience are a plus.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible options for vacation time
• Potential for growth/ongoing learning
• Health & wellness stipend
• Involvement in local marketing chapter/professional development
• Health Insurance Reimbursement
• Community involvement on a quarterly basis
• Optional IRA contribution plan
• Potential for IRA company match & profit-sharing
• Opportunity to work for a company with a greater mission

Job Type: Full-time