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WEB DESIGNER

Knox County Government Knox County, TN

Knox County, TN

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$34 - $36/hr Full time Collaboration Design Designer

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Job Description

Knox County Government seeks a Web Designer to lead the design and creation of responsive, intuitive, accessible county-wide web interfaces. This role focuses on layout and visual design, front-end implementation, and coordinating with departmental stakeholders to ensure public information is accurate, clear, and mobile-friendly.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with departments and subject-matter experts to understand user needs and develop clear, accessible, public-facing content and interfaces.
Design responsive page layouts, landing pages, and templates from concept to completion, assisting development as needed or providing detailed specifications, assets, and component notes for implementation.
Review and provide feedback on implemented work prior to release.
Support the design of Knox County websites, including conceptual design, page structure, navigation, templates, components, and core functionality across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Apply UI/UX principles, responsive design, and information architecture to improve navigation and user experience across County sites, which may include web applications.
Create, edit, format, and publish web content in alignment with County branding, accessibility, and communications standards.
Proactively audit websites for outdated, inaccurate, broken, duplicate, or inaccessible content and address issues in a timely manner.
Ensure web content and interfaces meet ADA and WCAG accessibility requirements, identifying and leading remediation efforts in coordination with departments and technical staff.
Evaluate existing websites and recommend improvements to navigation, layout, functionality, performance, and user experience.
Monitor analytics, search data, and performance metrics to identify opportunities to improve usability and site effectiveness.
Stay current with web standards, accessibility requirements, design trends, and front-end development technologies.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
3 years of demonstrated professional experience in enterprise web design, front-end development, UI/UX design, and website administration/content management for responsive, accessible websites and web applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Digital Media, Graphic Design, UX Design, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
May require obtaining and maintaining CJIS certification during employment with Knox County IT, including a favorable background check approved by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, security awareness training, and a signed TBI Release of Information Form Acknowledgment within the first six months of hire and biennially thereafter.
Must possess and maintain a valid TN driver license.
Successful completion of a background check.

Technologies

HTML
CSS
JavaScript

Reporting Line

This position reports to the Web Systems Supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies.
Experience with at least one enterprise-level content management system.
Familiarity with web accessibility standards and practices, including ADA and WCAG.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient use of PCs, tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices.
Strong time management, customer service, interpersonal, problem-solving, organization, and negotiation skills.

Additional Job Functions and Working Conditions

Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional, or central office supervisors as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office.
Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours.
Perform other duties as required.
Physical demands are moderate, with ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Work is performed in an office setting.

Position Details

Type: Internal & External
Location: Information Technology (Knox County, TN onsite)
Hourly rate: $34.20 to $36.67
Posting start: 10/19/2026
Posting end: 11/02/2026

Position Requirements Summary

Salary: USD 34 to 36 per hour. Minimum experience: 3 years. Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

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