Web Developer / Designer

Hooker & Company

About Us:

We think all sandwiches should come with a pickle. We think more people should star gaze. And we think the best thing you could do for your company is to learn a little bit more about ours.

Separately, we're writers, graphic artists, strategists, web designers, "coders" and art directors. But take away our titles and what you really have is a tight team of creative problem solvers who know how to develop brands and produce unique traditional and digital marketing solutions that demand attention and drive sales. Not only that, we work in a way that's more personal, more organized and more profitable for clients.

What does that mean? It means the same people who answer your phone calls work on your projects. It means we quote you fairly, accurately and upfront so budgets and bills are always aligned. It means there are no CEOs and certainly no holding companies. What about the traffic department, production department and account services team? All tightly packaged into a team that knows no boundaries.

Bottom line, nobody delivers for clients as effectively, efficiently and affordably as us.

We think you'll agree.

https://www.hookerandcompany.com


Position Details

Web Developer / Designer
Job
Full-time
5/2/2017
Twin Cities Metro
St. Paul, MN

Hooker & Company is a small and nimble ad agency that pounds out top notch creative work for diverse group of clients. As an employee, you will enjoy free gourmet coffee, a delectable selection of candy, chilled spring water and a jovial greeting when you walk in the door each morning. In return, all we ask is that you stay shackled to your desk and work harder and smarter than you may be used to (the whole shackles thing is negotiable).

Since we’re a small business, it is imperative that you understand the need to wear many hats while you’re here. Although we are primarily seeking a person to assist with web duties, additional responsibilities will be part of your daily routine.

Primary Responsibilities:

Websites/Programming/Coordination

  • Design website layouts (visual mock, sitemaps, wireframes) 
  • Develop client websites using Joomla or WordPress 
  • Test, retest and test sites and launch websites 
  • Maintain proper functionality of client websites (cross browser and mobile compatibility) 
  • Handle updates to client websites 
  • Project manage website jobs and adhere to designated budget 
  • Ongoing database management for specific client web programs 
  • Train clients on backend management of Joomla CMS 
  • Coordinate programming with outside vendors when needed 
  • Perform updates to client sites (components, plugins, modules, extensions, etc.) 
  • Run email marketing campaigns through Constant Contact 
  • Maintain PCI Compliance via SSL Certificates 
  • Perform regular backups of client website files/databases

Secondary Responsibilities:

Hosting/Domains

  • Manage hosting billing on monthly basis 
  • Maintain hosting performance (disk space, bandwidth, etc.) 
  • Coordinate domain renewals where applicable 
  • Manage IPs (updates, client vs. internal, coordination, etc.)

IT Support

  • Configure, create, maintain email (internal and client)
  • Maintain proper software program functionality (Adobe, Microsoft Office, etc.)
  • Maintain proper hardware functionality (make sure all computers running properly)
  • Combat spamming for both internal and client sites/email

Primary Requirements:

  • Web Design/Developer degree or certification. BA preferred but not required. 
  • 3-4 years of industry experience with a strong online portfolio. 
  • Mac Environment 
  • Content Management System: Joomla. WordPress 
  • Proven knowledge of markup and style sheet languages (XHTML & CSS) 
  • Must be proficient in hand coding without dependence on a visual code editor 
  • Design: Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Server-side language: PHP 
  • Database: mySQL

Primary Skills:

  • Strong experience hand-coding clean, compliant, and semantic XHTML 
  • Extensive knowledge of CSS, web standards, and web technologies 
  • Strong understanding of website layout and usability 
  • Strong understanding of advertising and motivation 
  • Strong understanding of cross-browser compatibility, IE rendering issues, and non-hacked fixes 
  • Creating and editing images and graphics for website use 
  • Making routine changes to websites per client feed back 
  • Respond to routine and non-routine questions regarding graphics and web construction 
  • Maintaining existing websites and providing tech support for clients with existing websites

Secondary Skills:

  • Marketing and or Advertising Agency experience preferred. 
  • Familiarity with open source software 
  • Familiarity with SEO 
  • Familiarity with social media 
  • Familiarity with .Net environment


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