Dyad Communications | AIGA Philadelphia

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Dyad Communications is looking for a full-time front-end web developer. Developers at Dyad Communications work closely with designers, producing high-quality websites balancing current web trends, SEO, usability and thoughtful design. The applicant should demonstrate proficiency using HTML5, CSS3, and JS/jQuery. The ideal candidate also has an innate eye for design and will bring an innovative drive to the production of new web experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Approach the design of new websites guided by aesthetic and technical logic
Systematically address the usability challenges posed by the web
Develop website front-ends using HTML5, JS/jQuery, CSS3, Sencha Touch
Optimize websites for touch devices
Work adeptly in Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications
Juggle the production schedules of multiple projects for a variety of clients
Interface directly with clients and effectively communicate client needs and goals
Manage website assets
Provide light IT support internally, as well as to clients

IDEAL QUALITIES:

At least 3 years experience as a front-end developer
Experience using a web-based CMS (ExpressionEngine, WordPress, etc.)
Familiarity with the Sencha Touch framework
Knowledge of PHP and mySQL
Experience with responsive design and development techniques
Experience with Ajax/Asynchronous Programming
Knowledge of and previous experience with source control (SVN, Git, etc.)

BENEFITS:

20 days paid personal time off
Enrollment in Dyad Communications’ 401(k) Plan which includes salary match of 3% plus a profit sharing component
Enrollment in Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice Health Insurance at an employee cost of $50/mo. (includes vision and prescriptions)

DYAD COMMUNICATIONS
Dyad Communications design office strives to create intelligent identity, web, and print applications that integrate aesthetic and reason. We specialize in creating identities and websites for high-end architecture firms, interior designers, decorators, builders and engineers. We have a small development group, and seek a proactive communicator who approaches every challenge as an opportunity to learn and interact with other members of the team.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please send your cover letter, salary range and portfolio link to careers@dyadcom.com using “Job Application” as the email subject. We will contact applicants who meet this position’s requirements to schedule a 30-minute phone interview. Selected applicants will visit our office for an in-person interview. Finally, we will invite the chosen candidate to spend a half-day working with our development team.