Design & Development Lead
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis, TNThis was removed by the employer on 4/4/2018 2:16:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Position Purpose
The Design & Development lead will design, build and maintain websites for the Memphis Grizzlies along with leading the team of Web Developers assigned to the properties. The Design & Development Lead will design, execute projects, coach, lead and inspire team at a high level. This role initiates and drives the development of standards, best practices and quality assurance processes.
In addition, the Design & Development Lead will be responsible for management of the mobile application infrastructure for all Memphis Grizzlies brands. Determining strategy, architecting design and layout, app configuration and development, testing, and mobile content management are all key duties of the Web Development team.
Working with hosting providers, this position will also be responsible for website hosting and ensuring sites maintain uptime.
This team leader position will perform key web and mobile development duties day-to-day for optimal fan experience within the organization's digital properties.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Take responsibility for the overall planning, building, and successful delivery of website and mobile app design, development and infrastructure.
• Lead, manage and motivate a small team of Web Developers.
• Create coverage calendar to alternate Web Developers on game days across all brands.
• Assign tasks to Web Developers and ensure timely completion.
• Write clean, well-designed and responsive code.
• Work with vendors to implement functional enhancements to mobile app infrastructure.
• Lead Web Development team for continuous maintenance, support, development and enhancement of company websites and mobile apps.
• Quality control all coding from Web Developers.
• Coordinate with Creative Service Director to ensure design aligns with brand standards and branding objectives.
• Create coding standards and ensure code is documented according to standards.
• Manage relationships with web hosting providers, ensuring servers and backup servers are effectively in place.
• Ensure websites retain a 99.99% uptime. Quickly mitigate any outages. Communicate planned outages in advance.
• Keep abreast of future technological advances that can impact (positively or negatively) fan experience and ticket sales.
• Execute design and conversion strategies derived from the VP, Marketing Strategy and Sr. Director, Digital & Marketing Operations.
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments on daily content and feature maintenance.
• Embrace a holistic view of mobile app and web development for marketing.
• Track and manage expenditures and budget for web development tools, mobile apps, and hosting.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
, Experience & Abilities
• Four-year degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Interactive Design or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience working as a developer.
• At least 2 years hands-on digital design experience with emphasis on user interface design.
• Minimum 2 years experience in mobile application development or management of mobile development team.
• Previous supervisory or management experience of developers preferred.
• Extensive experience working across the technical stack, developing modern web apps, and building systems that scale.
• Mastery of Drupal and WordPress content management systems.
• Requires demonstrated technical skill in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and AJAX, as well as knowledge of usability and design protocols.
• Working knowledge and or/experience with JavasScript/JSON, XML, PHP and MYSQL and implementing integration features to third-party sites and services.
• Ability to transform the ideas of others to functional digital design.
• Knowledge of design thinking and/or user-centered design principles and practices.
• Ability to self-manage, drive initiatives and execute tasks to completion.
• Detail-oriented, strong organization and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working with multiple teams in a highly collaborative environment.
• Must be willing and able to work nights and weekends. Be available 24/7 for emergency fixes.
• Must have excellent analytical, written and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Have a passion for technology and follow industry best practices.
Preferred:
• Knowledge and passion for NBA basketball
• Experience in Agile methodologies
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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