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Committed to Improving our Diversity

We believe that corporations’ bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society — including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

A Certified B Corp

970 Design isn’t just a marketing agency. We’re a collection of creatives, ramblers and pioneers; who have a passion for brand storytelling. We harness the transformative power of design to create brands that not only stand out but also stand for something. As a newly minted B Corp™ certified agency, we’re demonstrating that our commitment to crafting visual narratives goes hand-in-hand with our dedication to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We are not just designers; we are pioneers shaping the intersection of creativity and purpose.

Join Our Crew

Do you fancy yourself a storyteller? Have a knack for creative work, and a desire to live in one of the best mountain towns in the United States? Are you in favor of skiing in the mornings before work? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, we want to meet you. All available positions are listed below, and you can submit a general application at the bottom of the page!

Our Culture

We firmly believe culture is paramount for the success of an agency and we’ve worked hard to establish an office culture abounding with warmth, support, and autonomy for our employees. We ascribe to the theory of “holacracy” and its flat company structure–we know our employees want to produce the best work they can, and we don’t want traditional hierarchical systems to stifle that. We consider our fellow staffers family, so we never say “that’s not my job.” And we value quality of life, so we don’t obsess over employees’ hours–if you need to work the morning from your home, or need to make it into the office a couple of hours late because the snow was falling and the mountain was calling, we understand. We know in the long run, helping our workers to live fulfilling, happy lives will lead to our best work.

Benefits

The devil is in the details, so we’re happy to go beyond simply offering a “competitive salary.” We allow flexible working hours and remote working situations so our employees don’t miss out on life stuck in an office. We provide all employees with ski passes so they can take full advantage of the majesty of Vail Valley, and pay for the team members at 970 to attend development conferences if they want to hone their professional abilities. And if you’re living in a mountain town, there’s a decent chance you might need to see a doctor after a particularly harsh fall on the hill, so we offer comprehensive healthcare benefits.

WordPress/PHP/Frontend Web Developer (Part-Time)

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About us:

970 Design is a values-driven full-service marketing agency based in Vail, Colorado. We care about our clients and work passionately to amplify their mission. Our team consists of highly talented, passionate, and creative individuals who see marketing and design as powerful tools to improve the world. 970 Design serves a variety of organizations in the for-profit, non-profit, & government spaces.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Web Developer to to play a pivotal role in our team. As a Web Developer at 970 Design, you will be tasked with building and maintaining WordPress websites, creating unique digital solutions, and solving problems creatively. You'll work with various teams, including designers, creative directors, and account managers, to execute the strategy and digital execution for a variety of projects.

** Must have agency experience. This is not an entry-level position **

Your responsibilities in this role:

Consult on website designs to ensure feasibility within the project budget
Build WordPress themes from scratch based on approved designs
Maintain and enhance existing WordPress (and other) websites
Collaborate with team members to execute projects successfully and on time
Communicate with clients to manage tasks and projects
Test, diagnose, and troubleshoot website issues
Stay up to date with industry standards, trends, and best practices

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Proven experience building WordPress themes from scratch
Complete understanding of responsive website builds
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; particularly XD, Photoshop & Illustrator
Experience with browser testing
Excellent communication and organizational skills
A keen eye for detail
A strong leader and collaborative teammate known for punctuality, reliability, and flexibility
Passion for pushing the boundaries of interactive technologies and methods
Ability to manage tasks and deadlines of multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Semantic HTML & CSS
Modern PHP, with an understanding of OOP & MVC patterns
Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap)
Modern Javascript development and legacy frameworks (e.g. jQuery)
Experience using dependency management tools (e.g. Composer/npm)
Version control via Git
Advanced Custom Fields for WordPress (ACF)
General SEO knowledge
Experience developing locally and migrating websites
3+ years of agency experience
Bonus points for:
- Experience with Sage 9/10
- Experience with Bedrock
- Experience with Vue
- Experience with Laravel
- Experience with animation libraries like GSAP
- Experience building Single Page Apps/Sites
- Experience with Jamstack builds
- Experience building WordPress themes integrating ACF & Gutenberg
- Experience in Ecommerce development
- Experience building email templates in MailChimp & Constant Contact
- Experience building to Section 508 specifications

Compensation & Benefits

$50-$75 per hour commensurate with experience
Flexibility to Work Remote

Does 👆 sound like you? If so...👇

If you are interested in this position, send us an email at (hello@970design.com) with the following info:

Brief cover letter summarizing your skills and your approach to creativity
Resume
Links to your online work, profiles, portfolio
Three (3) recent industry references with contact information

A statement on equal opportunity: 970 Design believes that corporations, consciously and unconsciously, disproportionately hurt the most marginalized people in society - including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ+ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized communities. We believe an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is one where all workers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feel valued, included, and respected.

We provide details on how to request accommodations at any stage in the hiring process: If we can offer reasonable accommodations to you in the application or interview processes, or if you have feedback on how we could improve the equity or accessibility of our recruitment, you are welcome to contact us with the subject line “Accommodation Request - [Position Title].” Please note that we cannot respond to general status inquiries or other messages unrelated to accessing our application or interview processes.

Wordpress/PHP/Frontend Developer (Full-Time)