About Simplotel:

Simplotel is a Bangalore-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company helping over 2,000 hotels across 21 countries grow their direct business. We are power e-commerce for some of the largest hotels in India. The name Simplotel comes from a combination of Simple and Hotel - our mission is to simplify the life of hoteliers through technology. Simplotel is a ‘Shopify for Hotels’, was founded in October 2013 and is funded by Go-MMT - India’s largest Online Travel Agency.

*Simplotel was awarded the best startup in travel & hospitality for 2021 by Startup India, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India.
(https://www.startupindia.gov.in/nsa2021results/travel.html)

Position:

Visual Designer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Visual Designer to join our organization. The ideal candidate would have a strong understanding of web design principles and will be responsible for creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites. The Visual Designer will work closely with the development team to ensure that the design and functionality of each website meet the high standards that our clients expect.

If you are passionate about designing beautiful and functional websites and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients and team members to identify website design requirements.

• Develop website layouts and designs using industry-standard design software and tools.

• Create mock-ups and prototypes to present to clients and make revisions as needed.

• Design and optimize websites for a variety of devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones (mobile websites).

• Ensure website design is accessible and adheres to web accessibility guidelines (ADA, FGPR and other equivalent compliances).

• Stay up-to-date with current design trends and techniques and incorporate them into website design projects.

• Work with developers to ensure that website design is implemented correctly and meets all technical requirements.

• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure that websites are functioning properly and are visually appealing.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create effective and visually appealing marketing materials, such as email templates, product graphics, social media graphics, banners etc.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in website design.

• Should have a bachelor's degree, preferably in a design-related field.

• Strong portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of design principles, typography (fonts), colour theory, iconography, illustration and layout design.

• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD/ Figma) and similar alternative programs.

• Experienced in using a template-driven application (WordPress, Wix, Squarespace Drupal etc.) - the initial configuration, modifications, and design enhancements.

• Experience designing responsive websites that adapt to different screen sizes.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication, collaboration skills and ability to deliver on time.

• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.

Location: Bangalore

Please share your updated CV to careers@simplotel.com