Web Designer
Who we are & What do we believe?
Arcadia is a non-profit international NGO based in Geneva, Switzerland, with 238 members across seven continents. Our mission is to make university-level education accessible to all, free from financial, social, geographical, or political barriers. Through the work of over 70 international researchers, we provide high-quality academic content across diverse disciplines. We also promote global appreciation for art by addressing contemporary issues through exhibitions and highlighting major art events worldwide. We believe in the transformative power of education and art to build a more enlightened world. Arcadia embraces diversity and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, fostering inclusion and global collaboration
Wherever you are, whoever you are !
We believe that the internet is one of the greatest resources humanity has achieved, giving us the opportunity to exceed our physical boundaries. Arcadia welcomes all; regardless of gender, ethnicity, and age. We embrace diversity and as an international NGO with more than 79 different nationalities, our aim is to support diversity within our teams and allow people all around the world to have the opportunity to join and contribute and grow in their fields of interest.
Arcadia is seeking a hands-on Web Designer to join our Web Development and Design team and contribute to the day-to-day creation, maintenance, and improvement of our digital presence. This is an execution-focused role, ideal for a designer who enjoys building, refining, and maintaining websites within the Wix ecosystem.
As a Web Designer at Arcadia, you will work primarily with Wix Editor / Studio and related tools to create visually engaging, user-friendly, and responsive web pages. You will collaborate closely with the content team to ensure that design and functionality support Arcadia’s mission of providing free, accessible academic content to a global audience.
Reporting to the Web & Digital Platform Manager, you will receive guidance and direction on priorities, while remaining responsible for implementing design updates, maintaining site quality, and resolving day-to-day issues. This role offers an opportunity to strengthen your technical and design skills while contributing to a meaningful, mission-driven organization.
Website Design & Page Creation
Create and update website pages using Wix, ensuring they are visually consistent, responsive, and aligned with Arcadia’s brand guidelines.
Implement layouts, visual elements, and interactions that enhance usability and accessibility across devices.
Wix Customization & Enhancements
Customize website components using Wix tools and basic coding (e.g. Velo by Wix, HTML, CSS) under guidance from senior team members.
Apply predefined design patterns and components to maintain consistency across the site.
Content Updates & Maintenance
Regularly update content, images, and layout elements in coordination with the content team.
Perform routine site maintenance to ensure pages function correctly and display properly.
Troubleshooting & Support
Identify and resolve basic technical or layout issues within the Wix platform.
Escalate more complex issues to senior designers or the Web Design Manager when needed.
Read To Take Next Step?
Position: Recruitment Officer
Department: Human Resources
Location: Remote
Contract: Volunteer
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Recruitment Notice:
Please note that Arcadia does not accept any applications submitted via personal email. Likewise, no authorised member of our recruitment team will contact you from a personal or non-Arcadia email address.
All official correspondence regarding your application will be conducted exclusively through verified @byarcadia.org domain email accounts. Once you submit your application through the designated platform, our Recruitment Officers will review your materials and, if shortlisted, invite you to the next stage of the recruitment process via an official @byarcadia.org email.
All interviews are conducted online by Arcadia’s international HR staff. Arcadia does not organise in-person interviews or request any form of payment, financial transaction, or transfer of funds at any stage of the recruitment process.
Any individual or entity inviting you to an onsite interview or requesting financial transactions does not represent Arcadia and should be regarded as unauthorised.
If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it immediately to us by our chat support.