What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front End Web Developer — Email & UI Specialist position at DHD Chicago?
Job Description
DHD is looking for a talented Front End Web Developer — Email & UI Specialist to help us level up our website redesign and email marketing efforts. Our ideal candidate has a passion for good design, clean code and the ability to take projects from raw assets all the way to finely tuned, production ready deployments.
The Front End Web Developer — Email & UI Specialist at DHD works to assist the team with input on user experience and conceptual design, front end UI build-out and integration with the various CMS systems (We use Craft CMS and Wordpress). A firm understanding of HTML/CSS and Javascript concepts are required. Working knowledge of PHP and build tools such as Vite, Webpack, and Git for code versioning are a plus.
Essential to this job is an understanding of e‑marketing principles. We employ a number of e‑marketing campaigns across Hubspot and Mailchimp for various clients. The ability to design, build and test templates across multiple e‑mail clients is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the development team with various website redesign efforts, including CMS content population, code cleanup, browser and accessibility testing.
- Work directly with the client team, developing e‑marketing concepts and coding templates for HTML emails and related landing pages.
- Manage the email deployment calendar for a range of clients.
- Analyze and communicate campaign metrics with clients and internal stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Positivity and a willingness to learn and stay up to date on best practices in web design and development.
- Firm understanding of HTML/CSS, Sass, Tailwind and Javascript.
- Experience with Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor and Hubspot.
- Working knowledge of Figma and Photoshop.
- Ability to run reports for Google Analytics
- Proficiency in PHP, Javascript Frameworks or CMS systems such as Craft CMS and Wordpress would be highly considered.
- Previous agency experience and work portfolio is a plus.
Benefits:
- Hybrid work options
- Medical health benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- Energetic, collaborative work environment
- Close to public transportation
Send resume with a cover letter to Info@dhdchicago.com. To the attention of Vince Lombardo.