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Date: 5/7/08
Who: Crosscut.com
Position: Web Developer
Where: Seattle
What: Crosscut.com, a local online newspaper for the Pacific Northwest based in Seattle, is seeking a Web developer. This is a half-time opening, but the right person could convince us to make it full time, now or in the future.
Responsibilities: Maintain all aspects of custom content management system.. Create both front-end layout/interfaces and back-end functionality from verbal and written functional requirements. Perform server administration and maintenance tasks. Eagerness to learn and support third-party software as needed. Be able to work independently in a small business office environment.
- Research avenues of improvement and growth for Web site infrastructure. .
Requirements: Solid procedural and object-oriented PHP skills. Solid HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Solid relational database design and administration in MySQL. Experience seeing projects from start to finish. Familiarity with Smarty or similar templating system. Familiarity with OpenAds ad-serving package. Familiarity with source control, preferably Subversion. Ability to research new technologies.
Contact: Please send a cover letter and resume in text, RTF, Word, or PDF to jobs@crosscut.com . To ensure you are considered, put "web developer" in the subject field.
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Date: 5/7/08
Who: T-Mobile
Position: Senior Product Manager, Location and Availability Services
Where: Bellevue
What: T-Mobile USA is a national provider of wireless voice, messaging, and data services capable of reaching over 268 million Americans where they live, work, and play. Be a part of the next technology revolution. Drive product strategy and innovation for mobile internet and network. Step in and have a major influence on the future of wireless products and services.
Responsibilities: As Senior Product Manager, you own the vision and strategy for T-Mobile’s presence and location-based services product roadmap. You will define the customer experience for services that bring people together by creating high value consumer services that leverage powerful SIP and GPS capabilities now penetrating consumer mobile devices. This includes driving an overall product strategy that innovates and defines the user experience for new consumer services such as geo-tagging, location-based social connections and user-defined location sharing. While GPS enables traffic and navigation services, the core of the T-Mobile brand is about connecting our customers to the people who matter most. Consequently, the Senior Product Manager will be responsible for defining and creating experiences that enhance personal relationships and enrich all forms of personal communications, while also contributing to the value proposition of our core brand franchise, My Faves.
Requirements: Minimum 5-8 years in product management and 3-5 years managing product managers. Demonstrated success in using customer-focused research to drive product innovation and satisfaction. Ability to partner effectively internally in order to create wins for both the company and the customer. Experience with community, social networking, or brands that drove frothing, loyal customers desired. Experience writing MRD requirements. Demonstrated experience in gathering design requirements into a product vision. Previous consumer experience required. Familiarity with mobile data services preferred. Demonstrated ability to create and leverage customer use cases in design process. Proven track record of delivering against business objectives. Excellent communication skills required – written, verbal – and strong user of MS Office – able to create own PPTs, and lead creation of product definition documents and business cases. MBA or equivalent experience required
Contact: Contact Thang Le at thang.le40@t-mobile.com
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Date: 5/6/08
Who: RealNetworks
Position: Sr. Director (GM) Public Relations
Where: Seattle
What: RealNetworks, Inc. a web based digital music, online gaming and streaming company provides the universal platform for the delivery of any digital media. We are looking to hire a Senior Director/GM, PR with a strong background with independently managing major press and media relations for a consumer-focused technology company.
Responsibilities: This senior-level professional will embody the combination of consumer and corporate communications expertise, credibility with top-tier broadcast and print media, strategic thinking, and the maturity and judgment necessary to counsel company executives. The successful candidate will be able to prioritize many competing initiatives at once and possess the skills necessary to position a successful consumer-centric product launch. This person will act as the primary press contact for potentially a variety of offerings including Music, Casual Games, and Video.
Requirements: Candidate must have a demonstrated track record in creating strategy for and executing consumer product launches. Proactive and creative product placement and execution of large-scale PR events are critical success factors for this position. Just as importantly, we are seeking someone with strong contacts and a demonstrated ability to place executives on major broadcast programs, and generate major business, consumer and technical press. . Other key attributes for this position include an ability to balance reactive and day-to-day PR with proactive contacts and discussions leading to coverage. Ability to create a network of proven and established press and media contacts within the consumer and technology PR communities is key while maintaining a solid professional reputation and credibility.
Contact: Please apply online at: www.real.com
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Date: 5/6/08
Who: Entellium
Position: Website Manager
Where: Seattle
What: Founded in 2000, Entellium is a global software company that develops on-demand Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for small and midsize businesses.We are presently looking for a highly talented and experienced website manager to launch and manage our web sites, including a B2C e-commerce and a B2B corporate site, in an effort to achieve worldwide recognition of our brands. This position is responsible for increasing brand awareness and contributing to increasing sales activity by continuously improving the effectiveness of content, design and technology used on our web sites through extensive knowledge of web-based development, web metrics and analytical tools, and online trends.
Responsibilities: Execute content management strategy, and run the day-to-day processes for sourcing, editing and publishing content from a variety of internal business partners. Create online usage dashboard. Interface and coordinate the activities of external vendors, brand agencies, internal IT groups, and other technical groups. Serve as key point of contact for Entellium’s online presence. Understand Entellium’s online environment (staging, development and production). Manage a technical producer and outside developers. Be the “voice of the customer” for the Entellium brand online by maintaining a consistent and positive user experience.
Requirements: 5 to 7 years of experience building and managing a variety of highly successful websites. Atrong analytical and web product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements by writing technical specifications. Passion for developing and implementing web-based publishing solutions using XHTML/HTML, XML/XSLT, CSS, Javascript and working knowledge of ASP, .NET and Flash. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks within assigned deadlines and evaluate tradeoffs between company objectives, web site usability and performance needs in a fast paced high tech start-up environment. Experience managing outside agencies (brand, interactive, design, SEO, SEM, etc.) Motivated team player with excellent planning, organization, analytical, and problem solving abilities. Web analytics proficiencies. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, or Communications
Contact: If interested please apply at entellium.com
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Date: 5/5/08
Who: Cybercamps Academy
Position: Computer Camp Instructor (Fort Lewis)
Where: Seattle
What: Built on the philosophy that human brains learn best when having fun, Cybercamps NATIONWIDE SUMMER PROGRAMS inspire 7-16 year olds to build, design, explore and invent. Topics in: Web Design, Programming, Flash, 3-D Animation, Robotics, Game Design & Digital Media.
Responsibilities: Counselors will teach and guide several of the classes Cybercamps offers; participate and supervise campers in recreation activities such as sports, games, team-building activities, field trips, etc. during non-computer time. We provide the curriculum and you provide your skills, experience, creativity and desire to work with children to enhance each camper’s experience. Low camper to staff ratio. Candidates should possess good leadership skills, the ability to work well with others, have a good sense of humor and the ability to have fun! Flexibility is a must! It’s a camp for kids!
Requirements: Candidates must be at least 18 years old by June 1, 2008 and have completed one year of college or equivalent. Experience working with children & solid knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Web Design, Flash, 3D Animation/Modeling, Digital Media (2D and Video), Robotics, Game Design, and Programming (C++ and/or VB)..
Contact: PLEASE APPLY AT http://www.cybercamps.com/careers.aspx create an account and then hit apply or jobs again.
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Date: 5/5/08
Who: Sound Transit
Position: External Web Developer
Where: Seattle
What: The External Web Developer creates interactive, front-end Web content for Sound Transit’s public Web site. The position is also responsible for installing, testing and maintaining applications on the server side to support the agency’s external Web site. The External Web Developer is part of the Corporate Communications Office and reports to the Marketing Manager. In addition, the Web Developer works closely with the agency’s Information Technology Division to coordinate the best approaches for maintaining and improving the agency’s Web site.
Responsibilities: This job description reflects a representation of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Use your Web development, scripting language and site file organization skills to assure the quality of Sound Transit’s public Web site (www.soundtransit.org). This includes ongoing site maintenance, organization and evaluation of opportunities to optimize the site for use by Sound Transit customers. Pro-actively work to enhance site content and features to improve its usefulness to visitors with diverse needs and interests. Develop new Web functions as needed and provide technical support and guidance to produce multimedia and interactive Web content. Work with Sound Transit’s IT/IS division and vendors to maximize the efficiency and use of the agency’s XML-based Content Management System. Coordinate with the agency’s IT/IS staff and work with Corporate Communications’ Web Producer to initiate and deliver Web projects on time, within budget and in line with the agency’s overall communications strategy.Serve as a resource for all of the agency’s departments in support of Web initiatives. Monitor quality control of Web functions and operations. Work with Corporate Communications’ Web Producer to develop Sound Transit Web policy guidelines and best practices, including design and technology standards.Work with, and manage, vendors who provide functionality for www.soundtransit.org to deliver Web projects on time and on budget.
Requirements: (A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements). 3+ years directly related experience in Web development/management is required. Project management experience a plus. Proficient in one or more scripting languages (PHP, ColdFusion or ASP/ASP.NET); XML/XSLT; SQL; Flash and Action Script. Knowledge of content management systems and best practices. Extensive knowledge of online services and the Web. Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Working knowledge of IIS and Apache. Extensive experience building and publishing Web pages, producing prototypes of new features and developing new products with key stakeholders. Experience with Web site security (db injection attacks, etc). Knowledge of Web metrics analysis tools such as Hitbox for site metrics reporting. Knowledge of and 3+ years experience with relevant programming languages (ASP,.Net, HTML, XML, JavaScript, PHP) plus knowledge of multiple authoring environments for all interactive platforms. Solid expertise with Macromedia DreamWeaver, as well as the ability to "hand code" necessary solutions is required. Experience developing mid- to large-scale e-commerce or public agency Web site projects is desirable. Knowledge of Ajax, JSON and video streaming technologies is desirable. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must have a valid Washington State driver's license.
Contact: Expressions of interest should include an application form*, resume, a cover letter, and job code. The Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority - Sound Transit, ATTN: Human Resources Division, Job Code: CL, 401 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104 or email to: recruit@soundtransit.org
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Date: 5/2/08
Who: Realself.com
Position: PR Manager
Where: Seattle
What: Seeking a high-energy PR professional to join RealSelf.com, a fast-growing online health and beauty community that gives people a new way to find out what’s "worth it". With recent coverage by ABC 20/20, Allure Magazine, and Real Simple Magazine (which named RealSelf.com a top health site on the web), we’re recruiting for a manager of public relations who can continue building the buzz. We're looking for someone who is super creative and effective at capturing the attention of beauty bloggers, health editors, and journalists.
Requirements: 3-5 years of experience in PR. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Entrepreneurial attitude. Strong media relations skills. Team-oriented approach to PR. A love for social media and blogging. Personal interest in beauty publications and products helps too! Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, and negotiation skills.
Contact: Contactus AT realself.c-o-m and include: PR Manager in the Subject line.
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Date: 5/1/08
Who: Cobalt
Position: Website Inventory Specialist
Where: Seattle
What: Cobalt—a leading provider of online retailing and search engine marketing solutions for the automotive industry—seeks a Configuration Analyst to oversee all aspects of our Inventory Services which includes inventory imports, exports, data collection, and data management. The Configuration Analyst will work cross-functionally to manage projects, request and resolve issues.
Responsibilities: Measure, track, monitor and report on various metrics and workloads. Develop and maintain relationships to define and provide standardized data definitions for transmission of data. Consult with internal and external customers as necessary on setup, configuration and technical requirements for inventory services. Create, modify and maintain script files and related code to automate processes and batch inventory loads. Setup or remove inventory loads per customer orders. Maintain all inventory imports, exports, data collection and management feeds and projects. Proactively monitor as required to identify and solve problems. Provide tier II/III support for inventory services partners and internal departments as required, triage client data issues by analyzing, researching, resolving and escalating, as appropriate. Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal and external customers. Generate and maintain scheduled reports (orders, troubleshooting tickets, partner programs); analyze and present results. Maintain internal documentation and tools (tool box, sell sheets, forms, process docs and flows). Identify areas of workflow and process improvement, recommend solutions and follow through with resolution.
Requirements: College degree required or equivalent work experience. Minimum 3-5 years experience with SQL including, the ability to write advanced analytical queries and functions. Advanced skills working with MS Office required: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Requires 2+ years of direct responsibility in an Internet environment for projects supporting data/inventory maintenance and/or consumer websites. Minimum 1-2 years in project or order management. Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision required. Demonstrated use of escalation procedures. Proficiency with Cobalt systems, tools (SalesLogix, AutoShow, Oracle, Bugzilla) and processes is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of SQL/databases, Perl, Linux/UNIX, XML and HTML. Working knowledge of an internet environment supporting data/inventory maintenance and/or consumer websites. Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, and negotiation skills. Excellent time management skills; must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as the ability to lead a team in a project; requires ability to multi-task, adapt to shifting priorities.
# Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, and negotiation skills. .
Contact: Apply online.
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Date: 4/30/08
Who: WetPaint
Position: UI Developer
Where: Pioneer Square
What: Wetpaint is a Web 2.0 startup developing a publishing platform that makes it fun and easy to create click-and-type wiki communities. Focusing on ease of use, Wetpaint’s technology is revolutionizing the way people share their passions and interests online. We want to be THE online community platform and since the company’s June 2006 debut, more than 800,000 user-created community sites have been created.
Responsibilities: The UI Developer is passionate about building rich and innovative online experiences. Your involvement will be designing and building scalable web-based applications, prototypes, and ‘go-live’ features. Participating in developing use cases, feature requirements and prioritization. You will also act as a subject matter expert on building and scripting capabilities and limitations, contributing this expertise throughout the company as needed. Partner with stakeholders to ensure all consumer facing features and designs are on spec, easy to use, bug free, scalable, and documented. Contribute to task identification, work estimates, and schedules for development related activities. Work with other internal department members to assist with requirements definition and web development needs.
Requirements: B.A./B.S. degree in computer science, technical writing, or related field. 2 – 3 years of experience in front-end web development with emphasis in building consumer products. Demonstrated proficiency with JavaScript, CSS, JSP, and XML is required. Ability to write code from scratch as well as interpret and modify the code of others is also required. Ability to turn creative designs/layouts into finished product – strong sense of user-friendly interface design. Knowledge of Apache, MySQL, REST, SOA, MVC designs, a plus. Strong understanding of current web browser rendering differences and standards. Solid familiarity with latest design and development software, and other industry standards/trends.
Contact: Submit your résumé and salary requirements to jobs@wetpaint.com.
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Date: 4/30/08
Who: GlobalScholar.com
Position: Senior Web Designer
Where: Bellevue
What: Are you passionate about user-experience, web standards and accessibility? Have a portfolio of clean, compelling, goal-driven website design? This is your chance to be part of improving education opportunities around the world. GlobalScholar.com is building technology that makes high quality education less expensive and creates new educational opportunities worldwide. We have the rapid heartbeat of a true tech startup, but we’re backed by A-list investors and are growing fast. Recent news includes several acquisitions and a multi-year deal to deliver a full suite of education software to the state of South Carolina.
Requirements: We need experience in both visual and interaction design, as well as expertise converting design into standards-based HTML and CSS. If you’re in the top tier in one or more of these skills and are ready to make a real difference, we want to talk to you. 3+ years professional experience as an Interaction Designer for web applications. Solid understanding of the capabilities and constraints of browsers, CSS, HTML, and Ajax. In-depth knowledge of web usability and standards. Strong sense of page layout, composition. Experience designing consumer-oriented UIs. Mastery of the relevant features of tools like Photoshop and Illustrator. Sense of humor. These aren’t required, but you get bonus points for any of: Experience working on .Net sites. Familiarity with MS Source Safe and Visual Studio. Flash, Actionscript, or Silverlight skills. Experience with usability/user testing.
Contact: Send resume to jobs@globalscholar.com.
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Date: 4/29/08
Who: The Cobalt Group
Position: Paid Search Specialist
Where: Seattle
What: The Cobalt Group—the leading provider of marketing services to the automotive industry, a Google AdWords Authorized Reseller, and a certified Yahoo! Ambassador—The Cobalt Group is seeking a Paid Search Operations Analyst.
Responsibilities: The Paid Search Analyst also sustains the Account Advocate responsibilities for a certain number of accounts in order to maintain hands on knowledge and customer interaction on day to day activities of this role. Recommend and drive paid search performance and workflow criteria and guidelines for all Account Advocates. Consult with Account Advocates to improve their ability to offer paid search optimization recommendations to clients. Prepare network level paid search performance reporting to identify key areas for needed improvement. Provide input and prioritization to Cobalt product management for the search product roadmap. Prepare paid search training modules and coaching sessions for Account Advocates and other Support Services employees. Consult closely with assigned clients to optimize their website presence and ensure that the website strategy is aligned with the customer’s business objectives. Monitor and analyze paid search campaigns at an individual dealer and network level and make recommended changes to improve performance metrics. Effectively work with Cobalt’s SEO, Account Advocates, Premium Services Support Specialists and fulfillment partners to develop and execute optimization plans that meet ROI and website enhancement requirements.
Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 3 years experience managing paid search marketing campaigns with all major search engines. At least 3 years experience as an account manager, account coordinator, project coordinator, project manager, or similar position. Proven ability to develop training and coaching materials to improve others skills in paid search. Knowledge of website management and design best practices. Knowledge in areas of Search Engine Marketing (SEM) including: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), page optimization, keyword analysis, paid inclusion, pay per-click (PPC), Search Engine and Crawler Technology, ranking and site traffic measurement .
Contact: Apply online.
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Date: 4/29/08
Who: CharityUSA.com
Position: Public Relations Specialist
Where: Seattle
What: The CharityUSA.com/GreaterGood Network is a family of online activism sites that harness the power of the Internet to help people, animals, and causes in need. We are looking for a Public Relations Specialist to craft and broadcast our message.
Responsibilities: The Public Relations Specialist manages the day to day aspect of public relations for our company. The job will include writing press releases and media kit materials and pitching media stories. You will be the company spokesperson, responding to all media inquiries. You will also help to develop and refine the company’s messaging strategy. The position requires the ability to develop strong working relationships with press, resources as well as position and represent the organization. This right candidate is a team player, has great listening and organizational skills, take initiative, and have confidence and display curiosity and interest in our causes and sites.
Requirements: At least 3-5 years experience in Public Relations. Proven ability using online media to drive web traffic is a plus. Experience in creating a publicity plan, including traditional and online media. Proven track record of successfully pitching and proactively placing stories with national, local and industry publications/outlets. Past experience with non-profits a plus. Established media relationships and resources required. Must have excellent follow through. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Proficiency using computer and general business applications (i.e. Microsoft Office), and demonstrated ability to learn new software applications. Sense of humor required.
Contact: Please e-mail your resume to: jobs@thehungersite.com.
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Date: 4/28/08
Who: Blue Nile
Position: Product Photographer & Site Graphics Production
Where: Seattle
What: Blue Nile, the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, is currently seeking a Product Photographer. This position is responsible for all aspects and phases of product photography including product arrangement and lighting, optimization of images within Photoshop, image compositing and upload of images to our website. The Photographer will also be responsible for cataloging and maintaining library of high-resolution images. This role is also expected to support the design team in the production of site graphics. A physical portfolio of original work is mandatory for finalist candidates.
Responsibilities: Styles and preps products to specifications. Follows brand specific style guides to ensure consistency of image composition and lighting. Generates a large volume of work on deadline. Works cross-functionally with merchandising, warehouse and marketing teams. Maintains photo studio and keeps track of products flowing in and out of the studio. Travels between warehouse and office locations (in city) as needed. Works on graphics production projects as requested. Maintains photo studio and keeps track of products flowing in and out of the studio. Travels between warehouse and office locations (in city) as needed. Works on graphics production projects as requested.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have 2+ years experience with digital photographic equipment including knowledge of Photoshop, HTML and Illustrator. Experience photographing products for Websites is also strongly preferred. 1+ years professional studio digital photography experience for commercial client * Experience using 35mm digital SLR systems, studio tools and lighting is essential. Strong understanding of photo composition. Experience manipulating images for web use (cutting out, adding drop shadows, re-sizing and optimizing) in Photoshop.. Proficient PC user. Works independently in a fast-paced environment and has strong communications skills. Creative, flexible, team-oriented work style. Able to handle pressure and create high-quality images on tight deadlines.
Contact: Apply via Email.
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Date: 4/28/08
Who: Avenue A/Razorfish
Position: Information Architect
Where: Seattle
What: Avenue A | Razorfish has an immediate opening for an information architect in our Seattle office. As a member of our User Experience community, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to create smart, innovative online solutions for our clients.
Responsibilities: Understanding target audiences' needs and other motivating factors and translating them into concepts for compelling interactions and experiences. Collaboratively developing scenarios, navigation models, and prototypes for demonstration of concepts to clients. Developing and documenting detailed information architecture and interaction designs for highly interactive interfaces to support marketing strategy, brand strategy, and desired user behaviors. Leading and/or participating in immersive user research, concept testing, and usability testing.
Requirements: Degree in a related field, such as technical communications, human-computer interaction, library science, graphic design, or industrial design. 5+ years experience developing interactive products. 2-3 years experience as an information architect, interaction designer, or experience designer. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Experience in client services and negotiating business decisions.
Contact: Apply online.
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Date: 4/28/08
Who: Zillow
Position: Web Design Intern
Where: Seattle
What: Zillow.com is the most trusted online real-estate valuation and listings website; millions of users use Zillow every day. To continue to be an impressionable leader in this space, and to help make the complexity of the real estate transaction more approachable, good user-centered design is imperative. To achieve this goal, we’ve built a multidisciplinary UX team bringing together design, development, and user research to deliver excellent user experiences.
Responsibilities: Zillow.com is currently looking for a Web Design Intern to join our UX Team. This opportunity will give you experience in the fast paced world of web design and development, influencing and reaching millions of real estate consumers and professionals. This internship is available immediately on a part-time or full-time basis. We are ideally looking for someone who has passion and experience in creating page templates, web graphics and is working towards a degree in Information Design, Graphic Design, HCI or related web design field’s.
Requirements: The ideal student has: Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop/Fireworks & Illustrator. Experience with of Flash & Illustration skills. Experience with XHTML, CSS and JavaScript. Previous relevant work or internship experience highly preferred.
Contact: Apply online.
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Date: 4/25/08
Who: Grist Magazine
Position: Web Production Manager
Where: Seattle
What: Grist (www.grist.org), the country's leading online source of environmental news and analysis that informs, inspires, and links America's next generation of green citizens, seeks a personable, visionary, experienced Web Production Manager with proven success managing and leading a fast-paced, dynamic web production department. This position will lead a team of five people responsible for the publication of all web content and projects related to the web site. In addition to managing day to day publishing, we are seeking an energetic and experienced candidate to help lead the team as the organization grows and expands. Grist is increasingly taking advantage of Web2.x publishing opportunities - user-interactive content, dynamic syndication, social-distribution - which will be a significant focus of this position.
Responsibilities: Ensure timely publishing/deployment of all website content. Oversee the processes and products used to support distribution of email newsletters and RSS feeds to Grist subscribers. Administer the content management systems used for the web content and site blog. Ensure appropriate tracking and reporting of web statistics and web analytics. Manage the production and implementation of podcasts, vodcasts and slideshows. Oversee and coordinate projects across departments including marketing, business development, fund raisin. Manage and track advertisements on the site and coordinate with third party ad server organizations. Assume a leadership role to support product and website changes to meet strategic goals. Lead and develop team members. Work with the team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issue. Coordinate, prioritize and distribute work within the team.
Requirements: 2-5 years team management or supervisory experience; project management experience - particularly scheduling, and meeting deadlines - a plus. Experience with the following is preferred: System librarianship -- content architecture and organization. Content management and email list management. Breadth of experience in multimedia publishing; experience with a variety of media distribution channels. Online advertising. Systems administration. Google Analytics and log analytics, Web development methodologies, PHP, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML/RSS, MySQL and Apache.
Contact: Send email to jobs@grist.org with an inline or standard format (doc, htm, rtf, txt) cover/resume; please put "Production Manager" in the subject line.
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Date: 4/24/08
Who: DestinationLighting.com
Position: Internet Marketing Analyst
Where: Seattle
What: Destination Lighting is a leading retailer of lighting fixtures and accessories based in the Pacific Northwest. We’re looking for an accomplished Internet Marketing Analyst to optimize our SEM, SEO, Email and Affiliate Marketing initiatives.
Responsibilities: The Internet Marketing Analyst helps define and implements processes and tactics for increasing online marketing effectiveness. The position requires daily performance monitoring, reporting and making proactive adjustments. Track data from search engines, comparison shopping sites, affiliate marketing sales reports and email marketing campaign results. Analyze data using tools such as Google Analytics to gain insight on the effectiveness of these programs. Help define and then implement strategies across these and other channels to increase ranking and drive Internet sales. Monitor key performance metrics related to Web site performance. Measure ROI and stay within budget.
Requirements: Three or more years experience in Internet marketing, Bachelor’s Degree; Marketing or equivalent field preferred. Strategic thinker with hands-on experience, able to work with little supervision. Problem-solver who is results and detailed oriented
Contact: jobs@destinationlighting.com
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Date: 4/24/08
Who: Eddie Bauer
Position: Senior Web Designer
Where: Redmond
What: Working with an Art Director, the Senior Web Designer will drive visual thought leadership for e-commerce. They are responsible for advancing innovative concepts and for the execution of web pages, banners, emails and site templates. They will be expected to utilize basic interactivity and have an applicable understanding of HTML/CSS to deliver the creative strategy while adhering to e-commerce UX best practices.
Responsibilities: Develop design of site content based on design direction from executive level creative, including the home page, line pages, category pages, subcategory pages, collections, shopping tools, interactive content, and marketing emails, off-site banner ads and portal graphics. Design new templates for dynamic content and shopping tools, based on design direction from art director. Collaborate with design engineers to ensure best possible technical solutions. Document functionality and design specs. Champion best practices for user experience Create design comps that meet design and creative guidelines, deliver on business objectives and utilize standardized interface elements. (Buttons, tabs, dividers, etc.) Coordinate with copywriters to ensure that copy is complete before review. Document evolving corporate site style guides and new template requirements as needed. .
Requirements: 3-5 years experience in web design for a commercial site, E-Commerce is preferred. Demonstrated understanding of innovative, user-centered interface and graphic design. Thorough knowledge of web design principles and technology, shopping cart flows and browser compatibilities. Understand dynamic content and web server technology. Have proven graphic design and typography skills, as well layout design in HTML using advanced CSS positioning Excellent knowledge of HTML, optimizing web graphics and using web tools. Knowledge of ASP, JSP, JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, Flash Actionscript required. Flash Video integration is a plus.
Contact: Apply online.
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Date: 4/23/08
Who: Seattle Times Company Online Network
Position: Online Ad Operations Director
Where: Seattle
What: The Seattle Times Company Online Network, the market's number one online source for local news, entertainment and information, is looking for an Online Ad Operations Director to join our team.
Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of advertising operations; ensuring the successful delivery for our advertisers and for maximizing our advertising revenue and profit. Maintain the highest standards around campaign fulfillment, accurate and reliable campaign management, and efficiency of managing inventory to maximize sales revenues. Responsible for advertising reporting and analysis, developing and delivering reporting solutions geared to providing business insight. Oversee billing and other financial and accounting processes. Hire, lead and develop staff of 2-4 Ad Operations Traffickers. Oversee scheduling and monitoring of ad campaigns, ensuring accurate pacing and delivery. Liaison with Finance/Accounting and Sales Management to ensure the highest level accuracy and efficiency around client billing, revenue reporting and analysi. Create, implement and continuously improve all ad operations and data analysis and reporting tools and processes, driving innovations and efficiencies in workflow and opportunities, and implementing best practices. Brainstorm new advertising opportunities while directing the processes, skills, and tools needed to serve, fulfill, and track them. Partner with Technology team to identify areas of improvement and/or efficiency, managing the creation/adjustment and placement of ad serving tags on website pages to ensure proper delivery, tracking and reporting of website traffic and ad impressions data. Facilitate and maintain ongoing relationships with third party vendors and partners.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 6+ years digital media and online advertising operations and 3+ years managing direct reports. Successful experience in campaign optimization/prioritization and inventory analysis. Experience working with and troubleshooting ads with Flash, HTML, and JavaScript. Experience with web analytics. Proven record of accomplishment in online ad operations management. Expertise on all IAB Standards, existing and emerging rich media, and email guideline. Have a deep understanding of traditional and new media, media buying cycles, industry trends and Web Publishing.
Contact: Send your cover letter and resume to: media.resumes@seattletimes.com. Please copy and paste “#08-057 Online Ad Operations Director/Seattle24x7” into the subject line of your email.
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Date: 4/22/08
Who: Her Interactive
Position: Web Developer
Where: Bellevue
What: Her Interactive, the developer and publisher of the highly successful Nancy Drew PC game series, has a temporary contract position opening for an experienced web-developer to perform general cleanup and some design changes to our company website. This work is estimated to take approximately 60-90 hours.
Responsibilities: For full description and qualifications required, please go to www.herinteractive.com
Contact: All interested candidates please submit your resumes to rubyhargus@herinteractive.com.
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Date: 4/21/08
Who: Snohomish Herald
Position: Web Developer
Where: Seattle
What: The Herald, Snohomish County's newspaper is looking for a Web Developer to join our Interactive Media team and support our growing web sites, HeraldNet.com, Seattleschild.com, SCBJ.com, Enterprisenewspapers.com and others.
Responsibilities: Create web pages using HTML, Cold Fusion, Flash, and additional programming as needed. Be knowledgable of back-end programming required to integrate corporate databases with the website interface. Create layout and design web pages that are easy to read and navigate. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements: Proficient in HTML, ColdFusion, Flash and JavaScript. Working knowledge of ASP, SQL, SQL Server, MS Access, Windows 95/98/NT, Macintosh, XHTML, XML, JSP, CGI, and JAVA. Familiarity with Homesite, Dreamweaver, MS Frontpage, MS Office, MS Publisher and Photoshop. Technical degree in Information Technology or related field preferred. Must be able to work independently, with strong time management skills. Strong project management skills. Excellent grammar skills.
Contact: Visit www.heraldnet.com/section/hr for full details. To apply, send resume with cover letter including job # 08-02-12CL to 1213 California St., Everett, WA 98201. We conduct post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.
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Date: 4/21/08
Who: Zillow
Position: User Experience Designer
Where: Seattle
What: Zillow.com is the most trusted online real-estate valuation and listings website; millions of users use Zillow every day. To continue to be an impressionable leader in this space, and to help make the complexity of the real estate transaction more approachable, good user-centered design is imperative. To achieve this goal, we’ve built a multidisciplinary UX team bringing together design, development, and user research to deliver excellent user experiences.
Responsibilities: Currently, this team is looking for a talented User Experience Designer to help drive this mission. This is a unique opportunity to build a world-class service and make business changing decisions that will directly impact the way consumers view one of their most important investments. As a User Experience Designer, you will be responsible for creating visual interfaces and interaction models for our Web-based applications including: Prototyping & implementing the user interface, designing information architecture, wireframes, user flows & user interaction models.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented, customer focused, self starter with 3-5 years of hands on web site design experience with the following qualifications: Interest in researching and developing new approaches to complex design problems. Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has strong presentation & collaboration skills. Proficiency in standard web design software and tools. Flash, Illustration, Iconography and prototyping skills a plus. A BA degree in Information Design, Graphic Arts, HCI or related field.
Contact: Apply online.
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Date: 4/19/08
Who: Radarworks
Position: Creative Developer
Where: Seattle
Responsibilities: The Creative Developer’s primary responsibility is integrating raw creative assets from the design/motion graphics team and server-side code from the development team to create rich internet application interfaces (RIA) using Flash AS3, Flex 3, or Silverlight 1.0 / 2.0. The code developed by the creative developer is typically deployed in a number of different channels including static HTML websites, data-driven web applications, and HTML based CD & DVD user interfaces. As an experienced creative developer, you have worked on at least one consumer-oriented and one Microsoft web site property from inception to delivery; you can’t imagine building a RIA without your favorite AS3/JS/C# control library in hand; you have practical server-side development experience; your own web site is a great example of the latest in RIA technologies; you are passionate about meeting real consumers’ needs through cutting edge technology; you enjoy working in a fast-paced, small-office environment where you can share in the excitement of the startup-like spirit; but at the same time, the benefits of a well-established parent company aren’t lost on you! You like to learn about the latest technologies and constantly dream up new ways to apply them in your work. You want to be where you are empowered to deliver new functionality rapidly to web site users and where your contributions really matter!
Requirements: Deliver complex solutions using Flash AS3, Flex 3, or Silverlight 1.0 / 2.0; OO JavaScript / XML / JSON /AJAX; Work with ASP.NET developers to provide rich and dynamic motion behaviors; Develop Flash and Silverlight web applications; Passion for Microsoft technology. BA in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 5+ years experience developing consumer-oriented web sites and services. 5+ years experience with OO Flash AS2/AS3. 1+ years experience with Silverlight /Expression Blend. Reliable team player who can work in a fast-paced organization. Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly. Self starter, willing to get involved and do whatever is needed to get the job done. Design and Development experience in a Microsoft Windows environment.
Contact: jobs@radar-works.com
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Date: 4/19/08
Who: Humanity Online, LLC
Position: Graphics Programmer, Game Engine Designer/Programmer
Where: Kirkland
What: Humanity Online, LLC, www.humanityonline.com, is a two-year start-up company based in Kirkland, WA and was founded by Lonnie Benson. Benson is a serial entrepreneur and winner of the Ernst & Young’s 2002 Entrepreneur of the Year award for his previous venture, Who’s Calling Inc. Humanity Online provides avatars with photo realistic virtual personalities that are behaviorally accurate digital personalities created using custom digital images, video, and multi-dimensional scanning.Our animated virtual personalities are used on webpages, in HTML documents, in rich media, banner ads, blogs and social media. Avatars are used for email inbound and outbound campaigns and can be streamed to JavaScript, Flash Enabled Devices such as PDA’s or smart phones, and embedded in PowerPoint These avatars are set up to provide real-time, interactive dialogue interfaced with our proprietary backend systems and our telecommunication switching infrastructure. Humanity Online is looking for a Graphics Programmer or Game Engine Designer/Programmer who is an expert at rendering graphics, special effects using DirectX or OpenGL, with emphasis on lighting, shadows, skin texture and hair for real-time facial animation with the following areas of experience and expertise to bring some gaming type of technology to our unique business model to solve some of our real-time animation challenges.
Requirements: Experience with programmable graphics hardware (i.e. writing shaders). Worked extensively on a game engine or renderer. Working knowledge of character animation techniques. Experience in HLSL and pixel & vertex shader assembly. Production experience with DirectX programming. Very strong 3D math background, Experience in CG or equivalent shader languages. Experience programming the Cell SPU and Nvidia GPUs is a plus.
Contact: This position could be contract based or FTE. Please send resume to careers@humanityonline.com.
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Date: 4/19/08
Who: Peridot
Position: Web Analyst
Where: Seattle
What: Join the Peridot team as a Web Analyst. We are a seasoned consulting company focused on marketing and web analytics. We offer a relaxed work environment and flexible hours. The ideal candidate must have an aptitude for numerical data, be proficient in analyzing and interpreting data, and be able to synthesize information from variety of sources and translate into effective and actionable plans.
Responsibilities: Configure website analytic platforms. Ensure data integrity by proper technical implementation of analytics tags. Analyze web trends, baselines and monitor performance. Collect and integrate data from multiple client sources to create clear and concise client-ready reports with summarized data insights, outcomes and recommendations. Collaborate with clients to develop measurement and analysis plans. Responsible to ensure that quality and timeliness of reports meet client expectations
Requirements: Minimum of 1-2 years experience configuring website analytics platforms, developing custom reports and providing analysis on website statistics. Experience with analytics products such as WebTrends, Google Analytics, Omniture, etc. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task to meet client’s business needs. Experience with data mining tools such as SPSS and SAS a plus. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel). Bachelor's degree or higher required with relevant work experience. Candidate must be currently authorized to work in US.
.Contact: jobs@peridotllc.com
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Date: 4/18/08
Who: Radarworks
Position: Web Developer
Where: Seattle
Responsibilities: The Web Developer’s primary responsibility is taking raw creative and content assets and coding standards based HTML/CSS/Javascript user interfaces. The web developer’s secondary responsibility is supporting the server-side needs of web application development through the use of server-side code, web services (SOAP, REST, etc), and SQL Server integration. The code developed by the web developer is typically deployed in a number of different web channels including static HTML websites, HTML e-mails, template data-driven web applications, and HTML based CD & DVD user interfaces.
As an experienced web developer, you have worked on at least one consumer-oriented and one Microsoft web site property from inception to delivery; you can’t imagine building a web page without a great CSS template and your favorite JavaScript library in hand; you have practical Adobe Flash 8 experience; your own web site is a great example of the latest in web technologies; you are passionate about meeting real consumers’ needs through cutting edge technology; you enjoy working in a fast-paced, small-office environment where you can share in the excitement of the startup-like spirit; but at the same time, the benefits of a well-established parent company aren’t lost on you!
You like to learn about the latest technologies and constantly dream up new ways to apply them in your work. You want to be where you are empowered to deliver new functionality rapidly to web site users and where your contributions really matter!
Requirements: Deliver complex solutions using HTML / JavaScript / CSS / DHTML / Flash / XML / JSON / AJAX; Create and apply CSS to web pages and controls working closely with a design team; Work with ASP.NET developers to provide dynamic DHTML and AJAX behaviors; Develop Flash components; Passion for Microsoft technology. BA in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 3+ years experience developing consumer-oriented web sites and services. 3+ years experience with DHTML / CSS / JavaScript / ASP.NET / Flash. Reliable team player who can work in a fast-paced organization. Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly. Self starter, willing to get involved and do whatever is needed to get the job done.
Contact: jobs@radar-works.com
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Date: 4/18/08
Who: Amazon.com
Position: Senior Customer Experience Designer, Amazon Enterprise Solutions
Where: Seattle
What: Amazon Enterprise Solutions is seeking a talented, passionate customer experience designer to join our creative team. We are looking for a highly motivated person with proven user interface and visual design skills to create innovative customer experiences to support our platform partners ranging from sophisticated e-commerce websites to innovative multi-channel applications for world-class retailers like Target, bebe, Marks & Spencer and Lacoste. The ideal candidate has experience designing complex end user experiences and communicating these ideas clearly and persuasively with clients and other external audiences. He/she should be able to adhere to existing style guides and conventions but also have a strong individual sense of UI aesthetics and bring tasteful, stylish, high-class ideas to the table.
Responsibilities: Lead creative process for multiple client engagements across all phases of the project lifecycle, from strategic planning through launch. Respect and welcome ideas from partners, business stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, on-brand design solutions to build a superior customer experience. Evaluate the customer experience of existing websites and, when necessary, perform in-depth heuristic reviews, assessments of brand communication, and assessments of existing ecommerce technology, and create a report on your findings. Employ various research methods used to understand customer needs, business needs, and brand-related design issues, and experience using your findings to create designs that meet measurable business goals. Quickly yet thoroughly create process flows, wireframes, and mockups to effectively conceptualize and communicate detailed interaction behaviors. Interpret analytics data and work with our usability teams to assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features. Produce and manage design documentation including style guides and user interaction specifications. Proactively manage time and deadlines
Requirements: Minimum seven years experience providing visual design solutions in a web design, multimedia, e-commerce, or other creative agency-like environment. Experience working with third party clients in an agency-like environment. Strong background in information architecture, usability, and innovative user interface design concepts. Self-starter who is a customer-obsessed, detail oriented, enthusiastic team player (sense of humor preferred). Ability to work with highly technical teams and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, MS Office & Visio is required, additional experience in CSS, JavaScript, DHTML and Flash is highly desired. Strong understanding of current ecommerce technologies and principals of Web design, HCI, HTML, and scalable dynamic GUIs. A strong online portfolio demonstrating past work experience and relevant, user-centered design solution. Bachelor’s degree in a design or other visual communication-related field, or equivalent experience. Ability to travel a few times a year.
Contact: Please send your resume to 029649-resumes@amazon.com and include "seattle24x7.com" in the subject line.
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Date: 4/17/08
Who: Zillow
Position: Web Design Intern
Where: Seattle
What: Zillow.com is the most trusted online real-estate valuation and listings website; millions of users use Zillow every day. We are currently looking for a Web Design Intern to join our UX Team. This opportunity will give you experience in the fast paced world of web design and development, influencing and reaching millions of real estate consumers and professionals. This internship is available immediately on a part-time or full-time basis. We are ideally looking for someone who has passion and experience in creating page templates, web graphics and is working towards a degree in Information Design, Graphic Design, HCI or related web design field’s.
Requirements: Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop/Fireworks & Illustrator. Experience with of Flash & Illustration skills. Experience with XHTML, CSS and JavaScript. Previous relevant work or internship experience highly preferred.
Contact: Apply online.
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Date: 4/17/08
Who: Avenue A | Razorfish
Position: Information Architect
Where: Seattle
What: Avenue A | Razorfish is one of the largest interactive agencies in the world and currently have more than 2,000 employees in 20 offices in seven countries. We have an immediate opening for an information architect in our Seattle office. As a member of our User Experience community, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to create smart, innovative online solutions for our clients.
Requirements: Understanding target audiences' needs and other motivating factors and translating them into concepts for compelling interactions and experiences. Collaboratively developing scenarios, navigation models, and prototypes for demonstration of concepts to clients. Developing and documenting detailed information architecture and interaction designs for highly interactive interfaces to support marketing strategy, brand strategy, and desired user behaviors. Leading and/or participating in immersive user research, concept testing, and usability testing. Degree in a related field, such as technical communications, human-computer interaction, library science, graphic design, or industrial design. 5+ years experience developing interactive products. 2-3 years experience as an information architect, interaction designer, or experience designer. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Experience in client services and negotiating business decisions.
Contact: Apply online.
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Date: 4/16/08
Who: Publicis In the West
Position: Digital/New Media Strategy Lead
Where: Seattle
What: Wanna get in? We’re going for a ride. We’re on a journey to find new paths that help some of the world’s most notable brands and businesses create the future. It’s one part Lewis and Clark. One part magical mystery tour. We are brave. We don’t drive 55. We don’t put it on cruise control.
Responsibilities: We’re looking for a super star digital and new media strategist to join our growing Digital Strategy Group and help transform Publicis in the West into the marketing agency of the future. Someone who’s webified, wired, wireless and well-connected to work with internal teams and advise key clients on a wide variety of new media and digital marketing strategies. The digital strategist will: Collaborate closely across groups (media planning, business management, creative, production, account planning, analytics) to concept and develop digital marketing solutions that are effective, authentic, innovative, measurable and scalable. Research and understand client business goals, and create digital solutions which help them meet those goals. Identify and translate user needs into digital marketing programs. Create customer engagement strategies that complement clients’ brand positions and support customer segmentations, needs and media usage habits.
Requirements: A minimum of seven years experience as an information architect, interactive designer or digital media planner. An understanding of how content, design and user interface work together to create optimal user experiences. Strong knowledge of user-centered design and engagement principles. Demonstrable history introducing new or emerging media programs into traditional marketing initiatives with measurable results. A passion to push the boundaries of technology, and a personal history of living a “digitally native” lifestyle. Comfort representing new disciplines in traditional media environments. Client-facing experience. A bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Library Science, Human Factors or related subject; Master’s degree preferred.
Contact: Send resume to employment-seattle@publicis-usa.com
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Date: 4/16/08
Who: H10 Capital
Position: Senior .NET Lead
Where: Seattle
What: You will guide other developers on interactive projects. Experience working in a Professional Services Organization is preferred.
Requirements: A successful individual for this role will possess...
Proven .NET experience. Having utilized .NET platform (C#.NET, ASP.NET 2.0) on various projects, as well as a solid understanding Object Oriented Design and Programming. The ability to work with Key Stakeholders, Build Requirements, Design Solutions Drive Developers, and Execute Projects from start to finish while completing projects on time. 5+ years of rapid web development, using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP.Net, C#, and SOAP XML Web Services. Must be familiar with development on MS SQL Server databases. Knowledge of content management systems is strongly desired.
Contact: Contact Russell @ 206.518.5008 or russ.mathis@h10capital.com if you are interested
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Date: 4/16/08
Who: Smashing Ideas
Position: Senior Producer – Kids Web Content / Entertainment Industry
Where: Seattle
What: Senior Producers are considered a resource and expert in the knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in the production management of Websites and online entertainment or marketing content. This position has two main areas of responsibility: Individual project production & Client Management on a senior level, and acting as an assistant to the executive producer. Senior Producers are expected to oversee the production management for at least one major client account within the studio, and may act as the direct supervisor of other Producers or Associate Producers within the studio on large projects.
Responsibilities: Attends weekly Producer’s Department & Production meetings. Acts as team leader for client projects. Leads the overall production process for all phases of project development for a wide variety of interactive projects. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of project budgets and hours tracking for entire projects. Leads or co-leads creative team in project production, from conception to final delivery. Manages team resources. Acts as primary client contact for account. Approaches the account from a business development and quality assurance perspective. Executes research and runs brainstorming sessions for project. Writes creative briefs and functional specifications for project. Creates and maintains MS Project Budget and Tracking file for project. Ensures product quality, and that the project remains within schedule and budgetary restrictions. Supervises Quality Assurance testing for project. Writes post mortem reports for project and archives project files. Ensures that each project delivers on time and on budget while exceeding client's expectations. Responds to and leads team on RFPs (Requests for Proposal), supervising the creation of new project budgets for bids, determining project timelines and budgets and preparing and making presentations to client. Generally manages in-studio and freelance resources particular to individual projects. Consults with clients and develops content strategies that fulfill their marketing, branding, and communication goals in addition to providing instruction and recommendations to clients in developing content and site functionality appropriate to their goals and their audience needs.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree or advanced training or certification with at least 4 years of experience in the field of managing interactive project production. An extensive knowledge of in-studio production practices and procedures. Fluency and technical knowledge involving project development technologies such as Flash, DHTML, ActionScript, XML, ASP, Database application etc. The ability to competently act as a consultant to clients regarding new and existing technologies The ability to assist your project team as a resource on low level tasks. This requires basic knowledge of Flash, HTML, and XML. Specifically this means that Senior Producers must have knowledge of how to use Flash, how to edit and work with symbols and copy within flash files, and how to make copy edits/content edits via XML. Knowledge of Smashing Ideas’ Flash files organization and optimization techniques is required. Requires some travel (quarterly+)
Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to signmeup@smashingideas.com Subject line should read “Producer.”
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Date: 4/15/08
Who: Mercent
Position: Online Marketing Manager – Retail Internet Marketing
Where: Seattle
What: Mercent, located in Downtown Seattle / Belltown is looking for successful Internet marketing managers with excellent knowledge of online retail marketing. You will manage the strategy and execution of campaigns involving large amounts of ad spend on shopping channels such as Google, Yahoo!, MSN, Amazon, Shopzilla, Shopping.com, Pricegrabber and many others. You will work with well known retail brands and direct marketing companies in an agency setting using cutting edge technology and your account / marketing management skills to deliver exception outcomes for our clients.
Requirements: If you’re proven and passionate about online retail marketing please drop us a note with your resume for immediate consideration.
Contact: Send resume to jobs@mercent.com
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Date: 4/15/08
Who: WhitePages.com
Position: Sr. Manager, Internet Operations
Where: Seattle
What: As the Manager, Internet Operations you’ll act as a liaison between product development and production operations to define changes in implementations that support on-going software development, and you’ll need to determine resource requirements to support production goals. You should have the desire to stay current on system and network security trends and have the ability to report deficiencies to management. You will be assuming overall responsibility for overseeing, shepherding and completing all critical production systems projects.
Responsibilities: Contribute with strong commitment to ensuring high availability of all production systems including design, monitoring, and response. Liaison with Development and Product Management to offer implementation expertise and maintain a tight schedule of operational deliverables. Be responsible for driving root cause analysis and assignment for all operations-related issues. Specify and oversee the creation and maintenance of high-quality documentation of all relevant systems and procedures. Communicate effectively with management and employees. Interview and hire within the Operations group. Provide training for staff as needed. Participate in salary reviews and adjustments for direct reports. Coach and mentor employees through performance review process and through daily interaction. Implement programs to promote a strong and cohesive team environment. Be an escalation path for production emergencies that occur outside of business hours.
Requirements: 4 year degree or equivalent experience. 5-8 years experience in installation, maintenance, tuning, security, and high availability of Linux, including 2+ years previous experience managing or leading IT infrastructure groups. A strong command of Linux system fundamentals with the ability to troubleshoot under pressure. 5-8 years experience administering UNIX systems and related software including DNS, sendmail, secure shell, apache, and Perl. Experience implementing and maintaining high capacity networks with an emphasis on performance and security. Experience managing related technical issues and problem resolution. Experience providing 24x7 support of production databases. Experience coordinating with Operations to provide proactive monitoring of system resources and processes. Familiarity providing capacity planning and forecasting for growth to maintain uptime.
Contact: Apply online.
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Date: 4/14/08
Who: Walt Disney Internet Group
Position: Advertising Account Manager
Where: Seattle
What: Walt Disney Internet Group (WDIG) develops and delivers a compelling mix of interactive entertainment and information content and services for Internet and mobile devices for audiences around the world. The Advertising Account Service Manager is a supporting role for the pre and post sales coordination of sponsorship and standard advertising campaigns. This role assists sales and Advertising Account Managers with various duties and efforts within the sales process. This position will help coordinate efforts with various groups within the organization; such as Sales, Sales Programs, Inventory Management, Ad Production and Finance.
Responsibilities: Enter and revise Insertion Orders, Receive, test and traffic creative assets. Email communication with advertising agencies/clients. Accumulate assets for post-sale campaign review presentations. Monitor delivery status and initiate efforts to optimize campaign delivery. Generate creative requests and clarify ad specifications. Compile post-campaign evaluations. .
Requirements: Organized, detail-oriented people with excellent writing and verbal skills, familiarity with Internet and Windows applications, sense of urgency and ability to work under tight deadlines with strong respect for a team environment. Effective project management skills with proven ability to works with various groups to reach a common goal. Strong customer-service skills. Experience in advertising/sales, technical aptitude (including knowledge of HTML) and familiarity with database applications a plus. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Contact: Apply online.
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|Date: 4/14/08
Who: Classmates.com
Position: SEO Manager
Where: Renton
What: Get Classmates ranked - optimize optimize optimize! That's what we're looking for at the Original Social Network!
Responsibilities: The SEO Manager will manage and coordinate all SEO efforts at Classmates. The successful candidate will be able to drive strategy, offer recommendations, and assist in the deployment of projects, including site and data analysis as required. He or she will track key performance indicators from internal and external monitors to improve site positioning/ranking/indexing and customization. The ideal candidate should be able to perform each essential duty of the job and accept special projects as assigned. These include optimizing Classmates pages for search engines: data, HTML, site structure, and page content issues. monitoring organic search rankings to maximize traffic and conversions; analyzing campaigns and translating anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the campaign; and monitoring competitive SEO activity, enhancements and performance The SEO manager will also catalogue and index target keyword phrases, and refine keyword lists to drive qualified visitors. Compose or supervise development of optimized copy, that meets both SEO and creative standards.
Requirements: 3+ years experience in search marketing. 3+ years experience in marketing outside of search. Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Information Science, Business, English, Journalism, Advertising, or Communications from four-year college or university. Expert knowledge of SEO ranking, traffic and analysis trends and existing tools/software. Strong understanding of pay-per-click advertising and affiliate marketing is desirable. Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility.
Contact: Click here to apply online.
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Date: 4/14/08
Who: Eporia
Position: Net Web Developer – Front End
Where: Kirkland
What: Eporia the leading provider of ecommerce and custom product management solutions seeks an experienced, self-motivated, talented individual to join its growing development team. Do you want to be a part of a fast-paced, high energy team? Do you have at least 3 years of experience as a .Net Front End Web Developer? If so, read on!
Requirements: Must have at least 3 years of C# and ASP.NET development experience. Familiarity with cross browser compatibility. The team seeks a hands-on Web Developer using ASP.Net, C#, HTML, Javascript, CSS,and XML. Strong coding skills with an emphasis on quality. Be flexible in juggling different projects at the same time. Adhere to the coding standards of the team and be a team player. The Developer must have strong problem solving skills and excellent coding/debugging skills An eagerness to learn new technologies. A proven track record as a strong Developer. Education: BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience. At least 5 years industry experience out of which 4 years strong "Hands-On" web application is required. Nice to have: Ajax, and Web Services experience .
Contact: hr@eporia.com
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Date: 4/11/08
Who: Wild Tangent
Position: Online Marketing Manager
Where: Redmond
What: Founded in 1998, WildTangent is the fastest growing online game property in the world with 11.5 million unique monthly gamers (comScore – July 2007) offering hundreds of the most popular online and downloadable games from the world’s top developers and publishers.
Responsibilities: The Online Marketing Manager we seek will be responsible for developing and implementing online marketing strategies and programs to acquire new customers and increase customer conversion rates at key customer touch points. Successful candidate will: Conceive, and implement programs designed to attract new audience to the site. In other words, increase reach. Optimize the effectiveness of existing acquisition and retention marketing programs: Paid Search CPC campaigns. Email marketing. Affiliate program growth and conversion rate maximization. Search Engine Optimization. Contests and Sweepstakes. Monitor ROI goals on all online marketing activities and adapt accordingly. Provide ongoing tracking and analysis of consumer site behavior through market analysis, competitive analysis and site analytics as they relate to ecommerce performance. Direct promotions, events and marketing campaigns for the Retail Marketing Group. Develop and drive new client acquisition and existing client retention programs. Monitor customer loyalty, retention and acquisition trends. Monitor performance of email campaigns, establish goals for each campaign and ensure optimum performance for all email activities. Collaborate with ad sales team to optimize advertising opportunities across all properties.
Requirements: BA/BS degree in business, marketing, or related field. MBA strongly preferred. 5 - 7 years marketing or merchandising experience with 5+ years in developing and executing online programs. Deep understanding of online retailing best practices including onsite search, email deployment, and site functionality. Proven online marketing, customer acquisition, retention program development and management. Experience in developing, implementing and measuring online marketing strategies. Solid understanding of metrics tracking and analysis. Outstanding project management skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Solid analytical, technical, and problem solving skills. Ability to interpret research reports and utilize data.
Contact: If we’ve peaked your interest, please send your cover letter and resume to hrrecruiting@wildtangent.com
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Date: 4/10/08
Who: Drugstore.com
Position: Senior Interaction Designer
Where: Bellevue
What: The role of the Interaction Designer at drugstore.com is to apply appropriate user-centered design research, analysis and implementation strategies to create high-quality innovative user interface designs that deliver a world-class, compelling web shopping experience, across the drugstore.com family of websites. .
Responsibilities: Collaborate with the product management, marketing, technology and creative teams in analyzing business goals and requirements. Prepare and present interaction design UI specification requirements documents including detailed wireframes (detailed interaction specifications), page flows and sitemaps; communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale. Define, evangelize and evolve best practices in interaction design. Define user experience resource requirements across the project portfolio. Manage resources (internal and/or external) and be accountable for the quality of work developed. Define standards to drive organization of site content; define site architecture, user flow and naming conventions; adhere to interface design standards and industry best practices to maintain consistency and quality across applications and websites; help define and adhere to user interface style guide. Stay abreast of and foster adoption for industry best practices guidelines, standards and trends, including current user research, to maintain and evolve design guidelines. Perform competitive UI analysis and present to team to champion and foster excitement for usability and user-centered design within the organization. Develop cost-effective approaches for recurring usability testing. Partner with research teams to evaluate and confirm the validity and market reception of the user experience.
Requirements: Five plus years of experience designing/documenting client-side software or complex web applications, delivering artifacts including wireframes, page flows, site maps and other related documentation; prefer experience designing user interaction experiences for high-traffic consumer or e-commerce web sites. Formal training in information or interaction design; bachelor's or advanced degree in graphic or information design, HCI, human factors or related fields preferred or combination of equivalent related training and design experience; familiarity with usability heuristics. Proven experience with user interaction design, usability, contextual design, HCI, technical writing processes and methodology, demonstrated through a portfolio of work artifacts such as wireframes, sitemaps and page flows.
Contact: Reply to jobs@drugstore.com
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Date: 4/10/08
Who: aQuantive
Position: Search Engine Optimization Engineer
Where: Seattle
What: aQuantive, a Microsoft Corporation subsidiary, is one of the industry's most successful families of digital marketing companies. Franchise Gator, LLC, an aQuantive business, is a top national franchise marketing website which presents prospective franchisees with profiles of more than 600 leading franchise opportunities and businesses for sale from 100+ industry sectors. We seek an SEO Engineer to continually improve the natural search ranking of the Franchise Gator network of sites for the major search engines. This includes responsibility for specifying and recommending site development strategies and changes, as well as directing our link building efforts. The SEO engineer is also responsible for designing metrics to evaluate the progress of Franchise Gator's SEO efforts and making changes and adjustments to ensure continual progress.
Responsibilities: Continually audit and monitor website architecture to ensure the site is properly constructed to maximize search engine visibility. Lead and manage all link building efforts, both in-house and outsourced, for the Franchise Gator network of sites. Lead and manage all article syndication strategies and tactics, with an eye toward increasing the ranking of Franchise Gator sites for key terms on the major engines. Provide specific, effective direction and feedback to Franchise Gator designers and developers to guide the creation of new content and sites. Stay constantly abreast of changes in the logic used by the major engines in SEO rankings, and specify timely changes to Franchise Gator's SEO strategies and tactics to take advantage of the changes. Specify structures for third-party media partnerships in order to maximize the traffic and lead volumes coming from search engines. Constantly maintain sufficient familiarity with the site yield resulting from traffic from key terms, in order to fully inform SEO decisions.
Requirements: Comprehensive technical understanding of search engine optimization. A minimum of two years of experience in technology and/or technical production with Web related projects (ideally search engine optimization-related). Strong communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment are required. The ability to successfully manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment is a must. Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Bachelor's degree with a background in Information Technology, Information Systems, Management/Management Information Systems, eCommerce, or similar field required. A minimum of three years of programming experience with the above listed technologies required. Prior experience with creating search engine optimization technologies.
Contact: Please apply online.
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Date: 4/10/08
Who: TeleNav
Position: Ecommerce Marketng Manager
Where: Kirkland
What: TeleNav is looking for a marketing professional to grow sales via the web and other ecommerce channels. The manager will work within TeleNavs Marketing Team focusing on TeleNav GPS Navigator consumer sales, but may also include campaigns for our business service TeleNav Track. The manager may also be responsible for managing retention/CRM campaigns. The ideal candidate has shown a history of successful problem solving in dynamic environments, and is highly enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the expanding opportunities of marketing on the web. This marketing professional must be able to work effectively in a self-directed manner, with occasional guidance on budget and strategy.
Responsibilities: Increase sales using web and other ecommerce channels: Including paid search, web media, email, and SMS. Manager is responsible for identifying ways to reach target audience(s), develop & execute campaigns to meet marketing objectives, evaluate and report on results, including estimating ROI. Maximize Website and Store Sales Conversion: Develop and execute test plans to improve conversion throughout the sales funnel from landing page to the end of the order path. Search Engine Optimization: Monitor organic search traffic to TeleNav web properties and develop and execute plans to increase quality traffic and improve our search engine ranking against a targeted set of key words. Vendor Management: Work with various agencies to maximize performance and ROI on the campaigns they support. Measure and Report on Performance: Ensure there is a clear understanding of test results as well as each campaigns contribution to aggregate web traffic and sales performance.
Requirements: Highly driven, passionate and determined to be #1. Strong, entrepreneurial work ethic, ability to perform in startup environment, and ability to collaborate with people and teams in remote locations. 2-3 years web marketing experience. 2 -3 years direct marketing experience .
Contact: Please apply online.
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Date: 4/9/08
Who: MRM Worldwide
Position: Senior Web Analyst
Where: Seattle
What: The Sr. Analyst provides high-level, best-in-class website analytics planning, implementation, support and reporting across a wide range of clients and campaigns. The Sr. Analyst makes website optimization recommendations to their clients based on available behavioral data, industry best practices, site/campaign objectives, and budget constraints. This position reports to the Manager of Web Analytics and is part of the Strategy and Analytics group within MRM regionally. The ideal candidate for this position will be outgoing, proactive, well-versed in website analytics and able to work well in both a team and individual situation.
Responsibilities: Managing large volumes of website data files for development of reports and data analysis with interpretation of results in business context, including detailed findings and implications presented to key stakeholders at all levels. Close collaboration with client team and internal teams (account management, ad analytics, media) to socialize findings to improve website performance and user experience. Works with account team to develop digital measurement solutions comprising defining measurement strategy, vision, and requirements needs to support business objectives and improve decision making processes. Gathers business requirements and identifies measures, approaches and methodologies for measuring success against objectives. Designs and generates frameworks that provide insight into the success of website development programs. Applying various quantitative methods to analyze and interpret information from multiple data sources as needed. Maintaining functional expertise in website analytics best practices and the tools that support them.
Requirements: 2+ years experience in website or digital advertising analytics for an advertising agency or consulting firm required. Functional knowledge of either Omniture or WebTrends is a must. Experience working in software/technology vertical preferred. Proven track record of leading analytics strategy with a diverse and demanding client. Strong proficiency in the utilization of analytical techniques for the measurement of web/digital environments, advertising efficacy and CRM. Active thought leader with a deep analytical heritage. Excellent track record in the integration and use of customer data to develop conclusions, implications, and recommendations that shape future marketing decisions for high-level clients. Strong methodological background in development of online tests for evaluation of website design and creative.
Contact: Resume to jobsseattle@mccann.com. Please visit our web site.
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Date: 4/9/08
Who: LiveMocha
Position: UI Design Engineer
Where: Seattle
What: We're the hottest Web 2.0 start-up in Seattle. In the first 3 months since launch, Livemocha has rocketed to the top 10 startup sites out of Seattle attracting hundreds of thousands of users from all over the world. Livemocha addresses a $20 billion worldwide language learning market fueled by rapid globalization, immigration and travel. Livemocha is significantly transforming the way people learn new languages - by using a community approach and making the learning fun and dynamic. The company is founded by serial entrepreneurs who have a great track record in raising venture capital, building a great team, creating world-class products and finding great exits for their companies.
Responsibilities: Responsible for design and development of media rich UI components and features of the LiveMocha product using technologies like AJAX, Flash, CSS, HTML and supporting technology. Responsible for design of the LiveMocha consumer web flows and consumer experience.
Requirements: C4+ years software design and UI development experience. Recent experience in working on highly available Internet-based consumer websites and experience building the user interface. Strong hands-on experience working with web technologies like Javascript, HTML, AJAX, CSS, Flash required. Good skills in programming a plus. Experience in writing code to interact with other layers of the web application a plus. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to pick up new technologies quickly and work in a challenging start-up environmen. Bachelors or Higher Degree. Ping pong, Paintball or Barbequing experience a definite plus.
Contact: Please send your resume to careers@livemocha.com or visit http://www.livemocha.com for more details.
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Date: 4/8/08
Who: Onvia.com
Position: Senior Product Manager
Where: Seattle
What: Onvia’s Products & Services team is looking for a bright, experienced Senior Product Manager to drive new product revenue opportunities. The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with IT, sales and marketing to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Senior Product Manager also ensures the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals. This position is based at Onvia’s Seattle headquarters.
Responsibilities: Define market needs driven product strategies and roadmap. Apply strategic thinking skills to market needs (which are often high-level or lacking in detail) and propose solutions in a clear and unambiguous manner. Develop unique opportunities to leverage Onvia’s databases and generate new revenue opportunities. Gather and define business requirements, build business cases and work with a cross-functional team to deliver MRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification. Provide poduct management and revenue accountability. Support product training for sales teams. Act as a leader within the company.
Requirements: Candidates must have experience in at least one of our target industries (construction, architect |
