Careers with Westward Strategy
Westward Strategy & Design Group, LLC is a full-service boutique web and marketing communications firm located in Sparks, Nevada.
We are always looking for quality people to join our team. If you have skills in web design, programming, marketing, or copywriting you might be the perfect fit. Self starters and those that can work without direct supervision are desired. If you’re interested in full-time, part-time or contract work, please send us your resume.
You can contact us any time at the following email address: careers@westwardstrategy.com We do not accept resumes via fax.
We are currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the following positions:
SEO/SEM PARTIME PAID INTERNSHIP
Responsibilities
We need an objective eye to help us test our websites to ensure an excellent user experience. We are willing to train a curious self starter to help with the following:
- Keyword research
- Assist in monitoring search engine rankings, indexed pages, backlinks, etc
- Monitor the ability of search engines to spider our websites
- Report through written communication how we could improve the visitor experience on our sites
- Assist in obtaining links into our websites
- Help identify opportunities for internal linking (after being trained)
Required
- Strong desire to learn SEO/SEM
- Passion and familiarity for the web
- Knowledge of basic web design techniques (HTML, CSS)
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Self starter and curious
WEB DEVELOPER
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of existing clients’ websites and applications
- Development of innovative web solutions designed and programmed to meet client’s requirements
- Budgeting and cost estimation of work requested by client
- Research and development of emerging technologies, development tools and trends
- Working well with others, multi-tasking, identifying problems, creating solutions
- Strong time management skills
- Be willing to act as a resource for other employees and clients
Minimum of 2 years direct experience creating database driven websites and applications. Willingness and aspiration to learn about the latest development methods, technologies, and standards is a must. Applicant should be able to ramp-up and learn quickly and work without direct supervision from our location or remotely. Clear communication and writing skills are necessary to communicate with internal personnel and clients. Attention to detail and correctly estimating project time lines are essential. Must be able to work in a fast-pace collaborative environment with other employees.
Required Skills
- Thorough Knowledge of HTML, XHTML and CSS
- Thorough knowledge and experience in PHP
- SQL Database development and management
- AJAX and Javascript competency
- Testing, debugging and quality control
Desired Skills
- ASP experience
- Open source CMS experience
- Actionscript and Flash experience
- Knowledge of the latest SEO best practices
- Sales experience
WEB DESIGNER
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of existing clients’ websites and applications
- Initial design layout for web and/or email marketing campaigns
- Design and Development of innovative web solutions
- Budgeting and cost estimation of work requested by client
- Research and development of emerging technologies and design trends
- Working well with others, multi-tasking, identifying problems, creating solutions
- Strong time management skills
- Be willing to act as a resource for other employees and clients
Minimum of 2 years direct experience in a fast pace, agency style environment creating high end web designs, email marketing and/or traditional marketing campaigns. Applicant should be able to ramp-up and learn quickly and work without direct supervision from our location or remotely. Clear communication and writing skills are necessary to communicate with internal personnel and clients. Attention to detail and correctly estimating project time lines are essential. Must be able to work in a fast-pace collaborative environment with other employees.
Required Skills
- Thorough Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
- Thorough Knowledge of HTML, XHTML and CSS
- AJAX and Javascript
- Understanding of Web Standards
Desired Skills
- Flash design experience
- PHP programming experience
- Sales experience
