Front-End Web Developer

Anderson Advertising & Public Relations, formerly MMA Advertising, was established in 2003 as a full service creative and communications agency dedicated to providing strategic marketing services to its clients.

The Web Developer is a entry to mid-level position which will join an experienced digital and creative team responsible for developing and producing digital assets and websites for clients of all sizes. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the creative team and the account team in development and enhancement of clients digital presence and assets (banner ads, animations, etc.). Think you could be the perfect person for the job? A key member of the team, you’ll put others’ digital technical skills to shame and thrive on staying ahead of the game, bringing cutting edge ideas to clients. As a go-to for digital projects, you’ll need to stay on top of your game, and be able to manage your day-to-day priorities and work with the creative manager in managing your time. Given the nature of our business and the general bustle of agency life, you absolutely must be able to work in a fast paced environment with multiple on-going assignments and tight deadlines. Those interested in applying should be self-starting, proactive individuals with an acute sense of innovation and an eye for future industry trends. A natural curiosity for learning new technologies and the desire to improve on and expand skill sets is a must. The agency values building skill sets and invests in training an seminars for the staff. The agency is looking for someone inspired to bring their experience and passion for their trade each day to produce the best possible work for our clients. Great interpersonal, organizational skills and attention to detail are weighted heavily inside our doors, and will play a big part in your success at the agency. We’ll expect you to support and work alongside all members of the agency’s creative, media, PR and social media teams to blow our clients’ expectations away and keep them coming back for more. The position will be working every day under the daily guidance of the agency’s digital and creative leadership.

- Standards-based responsive website and landing page development - Working within CMS platforms, particularly WordPress, including custom theme development - Design email templates based on existing digital and traditional assets - Translate storyboards and print campaigns into digital assets, including banner ads and landing pages - Create rich media content using video and CSS animation - Working with creative team on integrating innovative design with user experience best practices - Assisting with website setup, hosting, and migration needs - Working with various online software, content platforms and APIs as needed for website integration Communicate as necessary with design and media teams to ensure client success - Operate effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment - Familiarity working with outside vendors to determine solutions, bid jobs when applicable

- Rock-solid knowledge of responsive web development and usability for tablet and mobile platforms - Thorough understanding of and experience with the digital art production process, with a collaborative work spirit – able to both take and give direction. - Demonstrated expertise in PHP, SQL, CSS, HTML5, blogging software customization, source control and all web standards. - Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet all deadlines - Optimizing digital media to meet varying format and size needs - Thorough knowledge of visual design principles: production design, layout, typography, color theory, photo retouching and manipulation - Experience coordinating day-to-day production with in-house account management team and creative services team members - Must be self-motivated, deadline-oriented and effective at communicating - Strong, current digital portfolio recommended for serious consideration - Bachelors degree or comparable experience in front end web development. - Agency experience strongly preferred - 2+ years of digital