Creative Director - Web jobs in the United States

Note: Candidates must be located in or near Portland, Oregon and available to work in our office at least 3 days per week. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

About You

You are a senior-level website developer with deep knowledge of WordPress, Shopify, and potentially other popular CMS systems and technologies like Webflow, Framer, and CraftCMS. You understand WCAG and accessibility guidelines. You are very familiar with custom, template, and hybrid solutions for web design and development. Not only do you understand these technologies but you understand how they solve client problems and how to sell these solutions to clients. You are great with people and building relationships. You are an exceptional problem solver and creative thinker. You are experienced in leading small web dev teams on a range of website projects with tight deadlines.

About the Role

You will report to the owner and participate in the leadership team. You will be responsible for ensuring that our web development work reflects our values, standards, and client promises. You will be responsible for integrating Murmur's business strategy and initiatives into the dev department's operations. You will meet with potential clients to identify their needs and help sell them solutions. You will lead continuous process improvement efforts, enact efficiencies, ensure projects stay on track, manage employees, and maintain a positive culture.

Job Duties

Manage a small team of in-house developers and freelancers, partners

Conduct regular employee 1:1’s and team meetings

Monitor performance, complete employee performance reviews, and train and mentor team members.

Attend management meetings and contribute insights and improvement opportunities

Sell potential and existing clients on web projects, retainers, and more

Scope work and create contracts

Estimate hours required to develop various technical solutions

Set expectations and assignments with team members

Ensure timelines are being met according to the project plan (including rolling up your sleeves and helping get the work done)

Interview and hire new developers in conjunction with HR

Develop relationships with clients and freelance talent

Maintain a working level of knowledge of all website phases in order to assist with questions and contribute your expertise to the strategy and design phases.

Perform other duties as needed and/or directed

Salary Range

$85k - $105k

At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role facilitating the development of websites

Experience developing (coding) complex websites for organizations from Figma files

In-depth eCommerce knowledge

• 3 weeks PTO (plus holidays)
• Additional unpaid time off available
• Medical and dental and vision (Murmur covers 100% for employee 25% for family)
• FSA
• 401k 1% employer contribution
• 100k Life insurance
• Long term Disability
• Charitable Matching
•  1 day VTO