San Diego, CA

This position is responsible for concepting, planning, developing, executing and implementing interactive/digital projects. This position reports to the Creative Director.

• 3-4 years minimum web development experience
• In-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS, Flash Action Script (and XML integration), JavaScript, and PHP
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and DreamWeaver
• Understands technical and functional design requirements
• Possesses significant knowledge of client server and Internet systems architectures
• Creates well designed, reusable objects
• Demonstrates excellent understanding of Internet design and development issues – browser usability, cross-platform compatibility, fonts, color, quick loading of images, SEO techniques, etc.
• Understands the benefits and drawbacks of various design methodologies and object-oriented environments
• Experience with PHP and/or SQL/Relational Databases (stored procedures, triggers)
• CMS experience
• Strong experience with WordPress customization (custom widgets, theming, etc.)
• Experience in Drupal CMS a plus
• Follows through with commitments and fosters mutual trust with fellow employees
• Assumes additional responsibility without being asked
• Encourages fellow team members to make innovative contributions and embrace new ideas
• Fresh thinker who embraces challenges as well as new methods of thinking
• Displays a positive attitude, sets high standards of performance for oneself, and demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work
• Excellent understanding of web standards
• Creative problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Desire and ability to deliver top-notch quality projects on time and within budget
• Clear understanding of marketing strategies and concepts
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Must possess strong organizational skills and be self motivated

This position is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Creating innovative, original design and development solutions that accurately reflect client strategies and objectives
• Conceptualizing practical uses for new technologies
• Providing concept development and final developed applications for digital projects using the latest and most effective design and development software and authoring tools
• Working with content management systems, server systems and databases, developing web queries to databases and programming digital applications
• Designing physical and logical databases
• Creating prototypes for client engagements
• Designing, coding, and testing technical solutions
• Identifying system deficiencies and recommending solutions
• Handling all assigned work in an effective and timely manner
• Modifying, troubleshooting and debugging existing applications and web sites as needed
• Providing technical direction to internal and client staff
• Resolving technical issues that may arise during development and integration of server-side and client-side code
• Assisting on the development of project estimates and schedules, and scoping technical requirements for development projects
• Documenting all development work through useful code commenting and other standard procedures
• Assisting on any other design, development, production, IT, and maintenance projects as assigned by Production Manager or Creative Director
• Proactively keeping up with the latest design and development technologies, as well as online marketing opportunities (e.g. widgets, social media, etc.)
• Keeping all assigned projects on time, on budget, and on strategy
• Establishing and maintaining files according to agency procedures
• Monitoring agency software and hardware usage and reporting issues to the Creative Director immediately
• Being proactive in pursuing additional project work where appropriate
• Completing all administrative duties on time and accurately as directed by company management
• Traveling to client site for meetings
• Completing any and all other responsibilities as directed by company management

Please submit a link to your portfolio, resume and cover letter to creativecareer@meadigital.com. No phone calls.