Interactive Producer

Since 1999, Polar Design has built hundreds of complex, custom websites and portals. Current and past clients are as diverse as Shell, Omnicom, Prudential, Genzyme, FEMA, the IATSE National Benefit Funds, Massachusetts government agencies like MassTech, CHIA and MassIT, as well as numerous startups and mid-sized organizations. Polar Design specializes in three areas: secure portals for benefit funds (e.g., for Taft-Hartley funds), SaaS applications that integrate video websites with broadcast systems, custom e-commerce and government websites.

Polar Design's work philosophy is firmly rooted in fairness and partnership where employees and clients are concerned. As entrepreneurs, we seek out impactful projects as well as innovative teammates that can make them reality. We are a small yet established company that combines the dynamism of a startup with the stability of an established agency. Our team structure exposes producers to a wide range of issues and skills, delivering a rich career building educational experience.

This Interactive Producer position is an exciting opportunity for mid career professionals with web software development, IT and digital communications experience that are seeking a transition to leadership. The Interactive Producer will work closely with one of Polar Design’s principals possessing 18 years experience in strategic and digital communications, branding software development. As a company, Polar Design excels in the management and implementation of cutting-edge and relevant interactive projects for a variety of clients. Examples include:

• Secure portals and extranets for Benefit Funds, Insurance and other industries
• Video website integration with broadcast systems
• Custom e-commerce web site development and marketing
• Government web sites

The position combines project management, technology, creative and account management roles and duties:

• Research and analysis of client needs
• Requirements definition and writing
• Developing detailed Design Specs of web site and software projects
• Draft wireframes, formal use cases and UML diagrams
• Crafting communication strategies and brand manuals for clients
• Supervise the creative, delivery and results of social media and e-mail marketing for the company and for select clients
• Establishing assignments, communicating tasks with in-house and freelance contract employees
• Monitoring project progress and managing contract and remote staff work to ensure on-time project delivery
• Ensuring web site quality by both arranging testing by others and engaging in QA with best of breed project management and testing tools
• Support projects with basic system administration support such as setting up Subversion repositories, server accounts, projects, DNS settings and more
• Regular documentation of projects, from work orders at the start to ensuring employees document project specific changes and improvements
• Meeting monthly billing goals by delivering quality projects on time

This is a growth opportunity with small yet dynamic interactive agency that can lead to a senior position and enhanced leadership opportunities with the company. You will learn from industry experts extensive experience and numerous successes under their belt. Although we offer competitive compensation and the potential to earn more with time, ideal candidates will be equally attracted by the wide range of unique, custom interactive projects that we develop, and the startups with which we’re deeply engaged – all fantastic opportunities to deepen your project management experience and understanding of web technologies in e-commerce, social media applications and data security. since many of our projects call for attractive design and clear communication, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your creativity in solving clients’ unique marketing or communication needs. Over time, you may also participate in Polar Design’s strategy, product development and consult with clients at a high level. We are seeking more than an employee, but someone that wants to grow to be a valued, core member of our dynamic, energetic team — a partner and leader, as well as a project manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited 4 year university program
• At least 2 years of professional experience in web design or web software development
• Technical skills or demonstrated technology experience – e.g., simple network administration or web coding experience so we can verify your aptitude for learning new technologies
• Love of learning and desire to grow skills
• Permission to work in the US
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely, with minimal support from others
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment
• High integrity and concern for others – a good team player that understands personal success comes from the team’s success
• Consistency, stability and a strong work ethic
• Motivated financially and committed to delivering projects with high quality results at minimum cost

These skills are not required but will set you apart:

• Past digital / interactive project management experience
• IT systems administration experience, particularly virtual private LAMP servers
• Hands-on web development experience on the LAMP stack
• Understanding of OOP programming concepts
• Computer science or similar degree
• Knowledge of security and encryption
• SEO or social media experience
• Account management, project management or entrepreneurial experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.