Web Design & Development Manager (Contract To Perm)

Web Design & Development Manager (Contract To Perm)

Job Purpose (Job Summary):   Under direct supervision, produces and maintains content, graphics and multimedia for Invesco Aim’s web presence and other customer facing technologies.  Position requires knowledge and skills in areas of web technologies, multimedia design, and graphic design.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Uses knowledge and skills in the area of advanced technical programming, interaction design and user experience to design, develop, execute and update content and graphics using the most appropriate technologies and tools (e.g., Vignette CMS, HTML/XHTML, AJAX, CSS, JavaScript, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash/Actionscript, etc.) to be delivered using the most appropriate medium (i.e., web, email, PowerPoint, CD, DVD, audio/video, etc.).
  
• Partners with eTechnology to create and maintain website grids, portlets and updates JSP files as necessary.
  
• Keeps functionality and design of site current with appropriate code standards, browser compatibility, site structure, information architecture, usability, navigation design, etc.
  
• Works collaboratively with other members of the e-Services team as well as other business units to develop web-based solutions based on business requirements, and ensures content is posted by deadline and promoted appropriately on the website(s).
  
• Assists in the planning and development of the overall vision, design and branding of the company’s new and existing websites, and ensure that the web design strategy is consistent with the branding principles of the organization.
  
• Researches and analyzes web best practices, emerging technologies and market trends to identify innovations in web and user interface design.
  
• Participates in development of corporate web design style guides and standards for Invesco North America.
  
• Creates documentation and recommends development improvements and enhancements related to the Content Team workflow processes.
  
• Act as a primary (large projects) point of contact with other business units for new content requests as delegated by the Manager and/or Supervisor.
  
• Reviews and provides guidance on content and image updates by other team members prior to publishing updates as requested.
  
• Assists in compliance filings for Invesco Aim websites as requested.

Work Experience / Knowledge:    

• Nine years directly related work experience in progressive web content development using an HTML editor (not a WYSIWYG tool), multimedia design, programming, and graphic design experience required.
  
• Knowledge of Vignette’s Content Management System and the Mutual Fund Industry is preferred. 

specialized Skills:

• Team player
  
• Excellent time management and communication skills
  
• Must be able to effectively lead, direct and mentor team members.
  
• Open minded, flexible, and willing to listen for other people’s opinions
  
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.
  
• Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver oral and written communication at all levels and discuss technical information in a way that gains understanding.
  
• Must have exceptional content development skills, effectively arranging resources/priorities and managing multiple small to large projects in a cross-functional environment.
  
• Must possess the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to ninety percent of work time performing content development work.

Formal Education:  A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or another Internet-related field is preferred.