Position Title: Front End Web Developer
Reporting to: Creative Team Leader
Status: Exempt

Job Purpose:  The Front End Web Developer is responsible for the design, development, optimization and maintenance of all company and brand web sites as well as other interactive media and web-based marketing initiatives.

 

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

  • Designs and develops visually appealing responsive web sites and branded experiences.
  • Optimize and test features across all major browsers on desktop and mobile devices
  • Work with Designers, Product Managers and Developers to make sure all user interactions are well-designed and implemented correctly.
  • Collaborate with peers on best practices and promote knowledge sharing
  • Work within existing brand standards to create best possible digital solutions.
  • Troubleshoots and provides continual maintenance and upgrades of web sites.
  • Stays up to date or current and future UX/UI standards and best practices
  • Analyze user impact of different features and treatments using A/B testing, eye tracking, and analytics
  • Optimizes web sites to increase SEO and SERP rankings.
  • Ensures domain names are purchased/renewed on time and properly configured.

 

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in web design/development, graphic design, art, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in web design/development.
  • Extensive experience developing responsive sites.
  • The ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline driven environment.
  • Takes initiative in driving a project forward to completion.
  • Is detail-oriented and has creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organization and planning skills.

 

MUST HAVE:

  • Excellent knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript.
  • Working knowledge of PHP and jQuery.
  • Working knowledge (PC and MAC) of Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and Microsoft Office Suite are essential.

 

NICE TO HAVE:

  • Working knowledge of frameworks such as Bootstrap and Foundation to speed up development
  • Familiarity with Drupal and other content management systems
  • Familiarity with Node.js, Angular.js or equivalent framework.
  • Familiarity with Sass, Less, Haml, and Jade (preprocessing languages)
  • Familiarity with Parallax scrolling

 

Escalade Sports
If you’re interested in joining an award winning in-house creative team, please submit your cover letter and resume in PDF format including links to sites you designed or preferably a link to an online portfolio to employment@escaladeinc.com.

Escalade Sports is a growing global company – being recognized for its growth on a national level.  More information about Escalade Sports and it’s 28 category leading national brands can be found at www.escaladesports.com

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