Digital Designer at Washington Post | D.C.
The Washington Post is seeking a self-motivated and knowledgeable digital designer to join our Consumer Marketing team. One part graphic designer, one part HTML/CSS guru, the ideal candidate has a passion for code, a blend of technical knowhow and design skills, a strong appreciation for digital marketing, gets excited about all things email, and is comfortable with a fast-paced work environment and strict deadlines.
If it sounds like we’re looking for a graphic designer who codes…we are!
While primarily focused on developing and executing email marketing campaigns for our subscribers, a foundation of visual design and the ability to contribute creatively to subscriber engagement and retention is key for this role. The digital designer should be curious, driven by results, and enjoy learning new content; a creative and collaborative thinker, able to produce on tight deadlines, and well-versed in structural design software.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with the marketing team to develop automated, transactional and ad-hoc email campaigns and responsive landing pages. This includes:
Formatting, building, testing, troubleshooting, and sending transactional and marketing emails using HTML/CSS
Executing HTML coding of emails for the marketing team
Supporting development and design of internal and external executive presentations
Providing quality control across digital platforms including device type, email platform and browser
Testing emails across platforms and devices using Litmus and other tools
Ensuring all deliverables are brand-compliant
Infusing fresh creativity into the look and feel of our subscriber engagement and retention messaging
REQUIREMENTS
Strong hands-on HTML coding skills, coupled with a sensibility for the quirks and limitations of email environments
Conceptual thinking and creativity
Demonstrated experience developing responsive HTML emails, landing pages, and websites, with an emphasis on mobile-responsive
Proficiency in Adobe Design Products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver)
Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, Java.
Knowledge of JSON and Nunjucks a plus
Experience using email personalization and working in Google Analytics a plus
Knowledge of print, animation and video design a plus
Ability to multi-task and shift gears within an extremely fast-paced and client-centric organization
Strong attention to detail
B.S. or B.A. degree
3-5 years working experience in email and/or social marketing