Interface Designer - Web jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Job Title:  Web Developer

DESCRIPTION:

SASSO is looking for a talented, success-driven digital rock star to join our team. We are seeking a web developer to work closely with our team to create award-winning websites as well as other digital media projects. This position encompasses a variety of skills from programming and project management to client interaction and satisfaction. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript is a must and other technical skills are expected related to CMS systems. As a collaborator, you must be adept at communicating with the team, vendors, and clients. You will also be expected to participate in planned and spontaneous brainstorming/creative problem-solving sessions, research, and concept generation. Ideal candidates are team players who embrace new technology/trends, are open-minded, and strive to implement the latest solutions.

Employment includes:

• Competitive salary
• Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Ability to work remotely 
• Flexible schedule
• Continuing education 
• Team building events
• Casual dress code
• Annual retreat
• Room for growth within the agency services
• Healthcare Benefits including Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent
• 4-6 years minimum web programming experience
• 3-5 years of experience in marketing; advertising agency experience preferred
• Experience with and working knowledge of responsive designs, CSS media queries, content management systems and semantic tools
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Experience in HTML email design and coding is a plus
• Knowledge of languages such as HTML-5, CSS, PHP, various JavaScript libraries (jQuery, VUE.js, or React), Git, Subversion, CVS or related tools
• Understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards
• Knowledge of mobile platforms such as iOS and Android a plus but not required
• Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL is a plus but not required
• Commitment to working in a team-based environment
• A keen attention to detail, timelines and budgetary restraints
• Full awareness of creative processes
• Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills and ability to plan at a senior level
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and take initiative
• The ability to work under pressure and tight timelines and assimilate large quantities of information quickly, while maintaining attention to detail, drive, and flexibility
• Resilience enabling you to deal with problems and constructive criticism
• Ability to travel, if/when necessary (although very minimal if at all)
  

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (Main Responsibilities):

• Assist in the production management, maintenance, and updates of existing and new client websites
• Develop with and customize open source and licensed applications such as Craft, Wordpress, Webflow, and others as needed
• Proficient in online e-commerce integration through 3rd party applications such as Shopify or others
• Carry a project from initial concept through delivery of HTML/XHTML and CSS
• Organize and set up projects to be programmed according to client specifications and timelines
• Act as liaison with account and business development team to provide insight on areas of possible growth and development for clients
• Solid understanding and competency in web standards and hosting environments
• Maintain multiple hosting environments and security updates on all sites
• Proficiency in creating web layouts in your preferred program (Photoshop/Illustrator) and building HTML/CMS websites
• Ability to design and build scalable websites, from content architecture, design, build, and launch
  

Expectations:

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Ensure projects are on-point and on time and maintain daily/weekly status reports
• Excellent planning, organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• An understanding of agency structure and creative/production processes
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Collaborative mindset and a team-player attitude
• A problem-solver mentality with a desire to provide the best solution possible for the client
• Ability to take direction and constructive criticism during project reviews
• Maintain regular contact and relation with web accounts and hosting when applicable
• Manage, assign, and communicate/coordinate tasks clearly and with strategic thinking through the CRM or other forms of communication when needed
• Manage all assigned project tasks and related timelines
• Ensures all deliverables (internal, client and partners) are accurate, on time and routed through the appropriate departments for approvals
• Ongoing management of tasks, timelines, and time keeping
• Prompt communications and recaps following any/all meetings (immediately following or within 24hrs after)
• Ensuring that all aspects of agency work and communication are of superior quality and are conducted in accordance with agency processes and procedures
• Vendor & resource procurement/negotiations of partner and/or contractor agreements for web/digital projects