Front End Web Developer

Advantage Media Group has an exciting opportunity for a Front End Web Developer with experience in marketing. Advantage works with top tier business professionals to position, promote, and market them as the thought leader and expert in their industry, community, or marketplace.

The mission for the Front End Web Developer is to create all website deliverables for members of our Authority Marketing System . This includes design, layout and coding. The Front End Developer will be responsible for combining the art of design with the art of programming as well as updating already existing sites using WordPress as a content management system.

The outcomes expected of this individual are:
Design and develop dozens of client websites using provided WordPress templates . This may include creating custom graphics, e-commerce integration and CRM integration to email opt in forms.

Ensure all client projects are delivered on time and on budget , managing timelines and communication with multiple clients at a time

Contribute to the maintenance and update of our corporate websites and online brand presence with additional landing pages, functional upgrades and trackable links.

Oversee management of client Google analytics accounts , ensuring we maintain or improve our monthly visitors and bounce rate.

Competencies (These are MUSTs):
Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.

Excellent communication skills. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communication, including email.

Creativity/innovation. Generates new and innovative approaches to problems.

Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.

Flexibility/adaptability. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or 2-3 years experience in web design or development

Graphic/Web design experience preferred

Experience with creating custom website templates for WordPress is a plus

Highly competent in CSS3 and HTML5

Proficient understanding of client-side and JavaScript Frameworks, including jQuery

Experience with basic e-commerce for digital products, such as WooCommerce

Experience working with FTP clients such as Filezilla, Cyberduck, etc.

Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments to an image.

Familiarity with the complete Adobe Creative Cloud

Working knowledge of user interface design and Web graphics creation

Familiarity with SEO principles

A visible online portfolio or finished projects for reference

​Positions are in our Charleston, SC office. Team members are eligible for benefits package after a 3 month review.

Advantage is an entrepreneurial, high growth company with opportunity for advancement and lots of upward mobility. Professional development programs offered. We offer great Vacation/PTO benefits, a great Medical/Dental program, 401K program with company contribution and other nice perks. We highly value and respect our Team Members.

Advantage was proudly named one of the 2013, 2014 & 2015 Best Places to Work in South Carolina.

To be considered for this position, please visit www.advantagefamily.com/careers and select the “Front End Web Developer” position.