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Web Designer / Developer

Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell. We're the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States. Since 2002, we've worked with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experiences that engage and inspire players of all ages across all platforms. Presently, we are focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences, and social games.

Do you like to work on innovative projects in a motivating, friendly atmosphere? Would you agree that games can engage and inspire?

If you answered "YES!" to both questions, you might be a fit for our studio!

WEB DESIGNER / DEVELOPER

Schell Games is currently seeking a talented Web Designer / Developer. Team experience is essential, as is the ability to be self-directed and be able to prioritize your workload efficiently and collaborate closely with the marketing and game development teams.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to handle both technical and aesthetic issues during web development as well as be able to work quickly in a team atmosphere with schedules and reliable milestone delivery.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Design new and maintain current overall architecture of all studio marketing websites
• Collaborate with the marketing and development teams to design and launch new features
• Construct websites by hand-coding, clean, organized, and structured HTML/XHTML, CSS and PHP
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of CMS platforms and build custom theme-based websites
• Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of web and mobile applications
• Debug cross-browser issues and troubleshoot CMS themes/plugins, both independently and with QA team
• Deploy websites from staging server to live environment
• Provide support for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of existing websites
• Assist Marketing Team with HTML email development, integrating with other online platforms,
• including MailChimp and BambooHR
• Design and create landing pages for marketing campaigns
• Understand and implement security and data protection best practices
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, prioritizing own tasks with input on overall workload prioritization, meeting all project deadlines
• Manage vendors responsible for backend hosting of all websites

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• ~3 years of experience in a software development role, specifically in a cross-discipline, collaborative creative environment
• Highly experienced with front-end programming languages (Specifically HTML 5 and CSS)
• Project management software familiarity (Trello or JIRA preferred)
• Bug tracking software familiarity and experience documenting issues (JIRA preferred)
• Knowledge of code versioning tools (Perforce, SVN, or Git preferred)
• Experience with content management systems is required (Craft CMS experience preferred)
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies

DESIRED SKILLS:

• BS/BA/BFA degree in computer science and/or web design is preferred but not required
• Experience with back-end programming languages (PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript etc. is welcome but not required)
• Experience using advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks (Such as, but not restricted to, AngularJS, React, or Vue.js)
• Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications
• Knowledge of game industry is welcome
• Experience using Adobe PhotoShop would be helpful
  
  

Portfolio of work is required with application for review demonstrating work examples.

Candidate selected for this position will be subject to standard employment verification and criminal background check upon offer of contingent employment.

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