Email Web Developer

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

We are the nation’s largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Email/Web Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing web and email content/designs, and other digital assets for Ross Dress for Less and dd's Discounts brands. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1) Work in partnership with the Senior Creative Manager on website content designs and updates in support of Marketing, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DE&I) and other brand priorities.

2) Design, code and build emails utilizing HTML/CSS and our email platform.

3) Partner with external vendors for projects, trouble shooting, and software updates as needed.

4) Ensure all website content and emails are WCAG2.1 AA/ADA compliant.

5) Continuously utilize analytics and learnings to optimize future website content and emails.

6) In partnership with the Senior Creative Manager, support social and digital asset creation.

As a member of the Marketing team, the Email Web Developer collaborates and partners with the internal team and external agency partners to execute projects that fulfill the team's vision.

The base salary range for this role is $75,700 - $113,650. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Website

• Responsible for WordPress website architecture, implementing new features and functionality, updating content including graphic elements, navigation, and page layouts per submitted creative briefs and design specifications. Create modules, execute redirects, and other design projects utilizing WordPress development best practices.

• Ongoing WCAG/ADA compliance management utilizing monitoring and reporting tool including resolving any issues that arise internally or through agency partners.

• Develop content using HTML5, CSS, and Javascript/jQuery.

• Handle integration of any plugins and perform routine maintenance on our sites.

• Execute SEO tagging, optimizations, and other improvements as needed.

• Ensure performance and manage all technical aspects of the CMS.

Email

• Responsible for coding, producing, proofing, testing, and troubleshooting HTML email campaigns per creative briefs. Ensure all emails are WCAG2.0/ADA compliant.

• Produce high-quality and optimized HTML emails in line with marketing campaign objectives.

• Ensure a consistent email experience across email platforms and user interfaces

Other

• Develop/produce digital assets including social media content, digital ads, and other assets as needed.

• Complete ad hoc projects as needed.

• Prepare PDF documents for universal accessibility including assuring WCAG2.0 and PDF/UA compliance utilizing Adobe accessibility tools and compliance agency partners as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

People

• Building Effective Teams

• Developing Talent

• Collaboration

Self

• Leading by Example

• Communicates Effectively

• Ensures Accountability and Execution

• Manages Conflict

Business

• Business Acumen

• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes

• Organizational Agility

With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies:

• Strong Attention to Detail

• Problem Solving

• Drive for Results

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field like Media Arts or equivalent work experience.

• 5+ years of overall experience in email, HTML, and web content development ideally as a creative coder, creative technologist, or similar role.

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premier Pro for asset creation, editing, slicing and image and social video optimization.

• Experience with email platforms like Acoustic or similar environments.

• HTML email coding experience (hybrid, fluid and responsive knowledge is preferred).

• Experience with CSS and media queries; understanding of their limitations within email.

• Ability to QA to ensure that emails are fully localized/optimized and adhere to best practices.

• Knowledge of email design and coding best practices.

• Experience with Litmus (or similar) testing software.

• Knowledge of generative AI and machine learning preferred

• Thorough understanding of major email clients: Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo!, Apple Mail; their quirks and possessing the ability to quickly identify & troubleshoot rendering issues

• Experience in WordPress Development or like environments required.

• Strong understanding of typography, color, layout, and website interaction.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills useful for interacting with stakeholders.

• Experience handling multiple projects under tight deadlines

• Strong computer skills, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Photoshop

• Deque Axe Monitoring tool experience or similar ADA/WCAG compliance monitoring and reporting tool.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

This role requires regular in-office presence, including attending in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.