Web Development Intern

The front-end developer creates interaction and user experience with scripts embedded in a site’s HTML. Everything a visitor to a site sees, clicks, or uses to input or retrieve information is the work of the front-end developer who creates client-side software that brings the site’s design to life.

Using a combination of markup languages, design, and client-side scripts and frameworks, the front-end developer creates the environment for everything that website users see and touch: content, layout, and interaction.

He/she must be willing to work in a fast-paced, professional, deadline-driven environment; be knowledgeable in web development standards; and must be able to communicate with project stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities include

• Convert approved designs in any format (e.g. PSD) into interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
• Create and edit standards-compliant Wordpress themes.
• Create custom Wordpress page templates.
• Set up animations and videos on web pages using HTML5.
• Add and update site content.
• Ensure site compatibility across required browsers.
• Learn new coding techniques and platforms with minimal supervision
• Review and prioritize queued tasks.
• Coordinate with team leader, project manager, and art director about deliverables.
• Provide clear concise task updates to project managers and art directors to facilitate a smooth workflow within the team.
• Comply with company policies as stated in the handbook provided upon employment.
• Must pass the FEWD nesting exam.
• Would need to complete 4 type-1 conversions or 2 for other types per month (3% of average monthly incoming conversions).
• Would need a minimum QA score of 95% per month consecutive for 4 months.
• Must undergo and pass WCAG and ADA training.
• Must undergo and pass Bootstrap training.

Key Competencies

• Resourcefulness
• Creativity
• Must be coachable and willing to adapt to changes
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to clearly express ideas and solutions to team mates and stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Proficiency with AJAX-based applications
• Familiarity with Photoshop or other photo-editing tool
• Experience with Bootstrap is a plus
• Experience with Wordpress or other web platforms is a plus
• Experience with Git and SVN is a plus
• Ability to write jQuery plugins is a plus