Production Developer (Wordpress/Web Design) - Remote

Job Description:

The Studio - the largest dedicated real estate marketing agency in the country, which supports Coldwell Banker Realty, the Coldwell Banker brand and its franchises, and special Realogy marketing projects - is seeking a Production Developer to join our in-house marketing agency. This position is responsible for the development of innovative digital, web-based, and mobile solutions including website development, content management, email marketing, and application development and support for a wide range of platforms .

The Production Developer works closely with other members of the creative team, project management, and internal line-of-business client(s) to understand and execute against projects of all sizes to meet the various objectives. This position will also provide support in the production of digital marketing collateral for internal clients, including working with existing templates and assets, ensuring technically accurate and industry standard production-ready work to meet product and vendor specifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute front and Back End website and email production solutions as directed against established creative, or repurpose existing designs and artwork for new uses

• Develop websites, static and database-driven, using latest web trends and technologies

• Transform mockups and prototype concepts into end-product digital formats

• Code landing pages using HTML/CSS/Bootstrap 4 based on existing designs and wireframes

• Create, update, and maintain websites using WordPress

• Manage and update content on company websites

• Use PHP/MySQL to manage website content via basic database updates

• Design, code and maintain industry standard compatible email marketing

• Use proprietary email distribution application's admin interface to set up and schedule email campaigns

• Assist in quality assurance, reporting, and documentation of processes

• Support Front End and Back End maintenance and production for products/programs as needed

• Work collaboratively through a project management system

• Leverage data and trends in the competitive landscape to inform the development process

• Review creative briefs ensuring a full understanding of the objectives

• Apply creative, critical, and innovative thinking to develop and deliver end-to-end user experiences that result in exceeding customer expectations

• Ability to prioritize and transform insights and requirements into simple, intuitive user flows and interfaces

• Work with products/vendors to troubleshoot and problem solve issues

• Provide technical guidance based on project needs/complexity to meet production specifications and standards

• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in a deadline driven workflow

• Maintain and update images, photos, videos, and work products in appropriate asset management system

• Follow the established brand guidelines

• Be an ambassador for the marketing department objectives and point of view on corporate brand and its visual identity

• Assist manager in identifying and establishing production process improvement opportunities

• Maintain awareness of new technology and trends in digital techniques to ensure the best possible solutions for our clients

• Engage in professional development to continuously grow in your profession and remain competitive

• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong proficiency with fundamental Front End languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap

• Proficiency with fundamental Back End languages like PHP and MySQL

• Deep understanding of WordPress functionality and customizability

• Knowledge of SEO best practices and experience with tools such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager

• Natural affinity for website UX/UI and strong knowledge of responsive design and mobile-first development

• Strong understanding of the front and Back End development process

• Ability to work with email platforms, including integrating live text, code snippets and modular email design

• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure

• Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills including the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms

• Detail-oriented and committed to quality control

• Proactive - anticipates needs, problems, opportunities

• Flexible problem-solving approach

• Process-oriented with an uncanny ability to get things done

• Maintains high quality standards despite pressing deadlines and always strives to do work right the first time

• Provides potential solutions when presenting challenges to leadership

• Creative at problem solving and proactively offers to help

• Can work with minimal direction and can be counted on for accuracy

• Knowledge of project management tools and their applications to an agency environment

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in Front-End Development, Web Design, UX/UI Design or related field

• Minimum of three years of professional-level experience required in a digital production role within an external or in-house agency

• Portfolio showing high-volume, WordPress-based content publishing applications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Software, specifically: Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver

• Experience with Sketch, Figma and Invision.

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