At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

AKQA Senior Email Developers participate in the creation of sophisticated digital experiences and must have advanced understanding of front-end web development. AKQA Front-end Developers have a strong dedication to recent and upcoming technologies, as well as the drive to develop innovative technical solutions. As a Senior Email Developer at AKQA, you will work with a team of highly skilled people – each with strong opinions about various technologies, frameworks and approaches to delivery.

Please note: This is a 3-month freelance contract role. No visa transfers or visa sponsorships will be offered at this time. Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth knowledge of core front end technologies, HTML and CSS – Sass
• Working knowledge of JavaScript
• Experience authoring components in a CMS or content admin tool
• Experience with web development tools like xScope, PerfectPixel, and Xcode Simulator
• Expertise building marketing emails or web-development for premium consumer brands
• Experience implementing pixel perfect designs
• Experience developing to responsive web design specifications
• Experience with translating comps and wireframes into flexible and usable code
• Experience with version control software
• Experience with Photoshop

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Must have at least 5 years of experience working as a Front-End or Email Developer
• Eager to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• A passion for quality, receptive to feedback, and a desire to write code that produces a bug-free user experience
• Able to articulate your ideas to the team
• You thrive when facing new challenges in improving client deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to interact professionally with a diverse group of people
• Relentless attention to detail
• Wants to work in a process rich, quality driven organization.

The pay range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

$2,300 - $2,500 per week (depending on experience)

Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours (PST)

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Explore our extensive range of benefits here.