Jan
30
2012

Mindgruve is Hiring: PHP/MySQL Developer

Mindgruve is a leading digital agency specializing in high-level website development via emerging marketing technologies and data-centric solutions. We are located in downtown San Diego in a loft-style, open workspace environment that promotes new ideas and empowers its development team to spearhead innovative, quality work.

We’re on the hunt for a PHP and MySQL expert that has designed and maintained large-scale web applications.

Object oriented and MVC is how you roll. You speak fluent SQL. You love the backend, but can also work the front. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable and adept at self-management, possess interactive agency experience or similar.

We need a person with:

  • PHP5 and OOP knowledge and ability to seamlessly apply them to web development projects
  • MySQL, HTML, CSS, and Javascript experience
  • MVC understanding (frameworks such as Symfony a big plus)
  • Working knowledge and AJAX and SVN
  • Experience with CMS systems (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, custom, etc.)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional multitasking skills in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  • Good eye for aesthetics and attention to detail
  • Ability to follow technical specifications and production processes
  • Ability to rapidly learn new technologies

Bonuses:

  • NoSQL
  • Native Mobile App Development
  • Agency Experience

Compensation commensurate with experience. This is an in-house position. No headhunters, contractors, freelancers, overseas agents, or professional job hoppers will be considered.

Qualified candidates MUST submit a cover letter, resumes, salary history and salary requirements. Please apply at: http://my.zartis.com/mindgruve/Apply/797?companyId=871

Jan
30
2012

Mindgruve is Hiring: HTML/CSS Developer

Mindgruve is a leading digital agency specializing in high level website development via emerging marketing technologies and data-centric solutions. We are located in downtown San Diego in a loft-style, open workspace environment that promotes new ideas and empowers its development team to spearhead innovative, quality work.

We’re on the lookout for a highly motivated problem-solver with a documented history of success in web development with specific knowledge in HTML and CSS. The ideal candidate will be comfortable and adept at self-management, possess interactive agency experience or similar.

We need a person with:

  • Proficient knowledge in cross-browser compatible CSS, HTML/XHTML programming
  • Expert of web standards and CSS-driven layouts and a master of the DOM
  • Demonstrated experience developing sites with PHP and MySQL
  • A broad understanding of web technologies with a familiarity of web standards
  • Experience with table and tableless based coding practices
  • Experience with SEO best practices
  • Strong experience working with JavaScript libraries such as jQuery
  • Hand-coding web pages that validate without error
  • Good eye for aesthetics and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of open source CMS tools such as Joomla, Drupal, WordPress, Magento
  • Familiarity with social network connectivity such as developing Facebook Apps a plus
  • Ability to follow technical specifications and production processes
  • Ability to rapidly learn new technologies
  • Ability to work on multiple projects essential
  • Ability to work with a Team (designers, project managers, developers)
  • Must be able to turnaround accurate estimates, and analysis quickly
  • Excellent time management, problem solving and communication skills
  • Ability to work on multiple projects in a diverse environment
  • Ability and enthusiasm to learn new web development technologies
  • Multitask effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Compensation commensurate with experience.  We offer competitive benefits including medical and 401K. This is an in-house position.  No headhunters, contractors, freelancers, overseas agents, or professional job hoppers will be considered.

To be considered for this job, qualified candidates MUST email a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to careers@mindgruve.com with “HTML/CSS Developer” in the subject line.

Jan
4
2012

Mindgruve is Hiring: Online Media Buyer

Mindgruve is a leading digital media agency located in downtown San Diego in a loft-style, open workspace environment that promotes new ideas and empowers its employees to spearhead innovative, quality work that gets results for clients.

We’re seeking an experienced Online Media Buyer to work within our media team and provide our clients with effective online campaigns. This position will assist the Media Director in buying media and executing the media strategy.

We need a person with:

  • 3-5 years of online media experience
  • Background with digital agency
  • Bachelors degree (preferred)
  • Exceptional organizational skills as well as acute attention to detail
  • Strong negotiating skills specifically with media buys and contracts
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with management and peers
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing tasks as needed
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

What you’ll do here:

  • Assist the media team in executing online media strategies and optimizing digital media buys
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive business solutions and strategies as they pertain to online media
  • Plan highly effective online ad campaign placement strategy to drive web traffic
  • Prospect new media outlets, vendors and partners
  • Identify and maintain relationships with media publishers and partners, regularly communicating with vendors regarding new campaign announcements, updates/changes, optimizations, and cancellations of existing campaigns
  • Easily integrate new tools, applications and methods into strategies to meet client  goals
  • Adhere to agency policies and procedures to ensure quality assurance across all projects
  • Create media plans and proposals for our clients

Compensation commensurate with experience. This is an in-house position. No headhunters, contractors, freelancers, overseas agents, or professional job hoppers will be considered.

Qualified candidates MUST email a cover letter, resume, salary history and salary requirements to careers@mindgruve.com, with “Online Media Buyer” in the subject line.

Jan
4
2012

Mindgruve is Hiring: Media Director

Mindgruve is a leading digital media agency located in downtown San Diego in a loft-style, open workspace environment that promotes new ideas and empowers its employees to spearhead innovative, quality work that gets results for clients.

We need an experienced and enthusiastic Media Director with strong leadership and collaborative skills to develop strategic media plans for our clients. This position will work with business development and department heads to develop media plans that meet client objectives.

We need a person with:

  • 5+ years of digital media experience and 10+ of traditional media
  • Background with a digital agency preferred
  • Bachelors degree (preferred)
  • Exceptional planning and organizational skills
  • Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to lead a team; prioritize for self and team
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

What you’ll do here:

  • Collaboratively work with business development and strategy teams to develop result driven digital media plans for our clients
  • Collaborate with and manage cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive business solutions and strategies
  • Oversee the execution of media strategies, planning and buying as well as optimization of media buys and budgets
  • Recommend new tools, applications and methods that can be applied to client goals
  • Identify and maintain relationships with media publishers and partners
  • Determine the best measurable results and analytics per client objectives and report upon them in monthly analytics reports
  • Identify new business opportunities and assist the sales team with proposals
  • Ensure media team adheres to agency policies and procedures
  • Create media plans and proposals for our clients
  • Lead internal and client-facing discussions regarding media buying

Compensation commensurate with experience. This is an in-house position. No headhunters, contractors, freelancers, overseas agents, or professional job hoppers will be considered.

Qualified candidates MUST email a cover letter, resume and salary history and requirements to careers@mindgruve.com, with “Media Director” in the subject line.

Jan
3
2012

Mindgruve is Hiring: SEM Expert with Emphasis in Paid Search

Mindgruve is a leading digital media agency located in downtown San Diego in a loft-style, open workspace environment that promotes new ideas and empowers its employees to spearhead innovative, quality work that gets results for clients.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, results-driven SEM expert with specific knowledge in paid search. Our ideal candidate will proactively identify SEM/PPC opportunities while staying up to date on the latest trends and best practices within the SEM industry.

We need a person with:

  • 3+ years of paid search and online marketing experience in an agency setting
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing preferred
  • Strong analytical skills
  • A detail-oriented mindset, focused on driving results and analyzing data to gain insights and opportunities for growth
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What you’ll do here:

  • Develop and execute in-depth search marketing strategies that align with clients’ goals
  • Be responsible for clients’ overall search budget and ensuring that it is being effectively managed and utilized
  • Regularly review client goals, strategy and metrics to be reported on in monthly analytics reports
  • Identify new growth opportunities
  • Support the account management team and sales team in developing budgets for new business proposals
  • Write and present SEM assessments and reports for internal teams and clients

Compensation commensurate with experience. This is an in-house position. No headhunters, contractors, freelancers, overseas agents, or professional job hoppers will be considered.

Qualified candidates MUST submit a cover letter, resume and salary history and requirements to careers@mindgruve.com with “SEM Expert” in the subject line.