Everyone loves camp! Want to join ours? We're always on the lookout for happy campers to join our team. For general employment inquiries, or if you don't see the camp role you're interested in below, email us at: beabuddy at thebuddygroup dot com. We look forward to your note at mail call!
Senior PHP Developer
We need someone to come develop with us. Prime candidates will be able to demonstrate professional level skills with specific technologies by providing code samples and case studies of work they have done for clients.
We're looking for candidates with the technical chops and a friendly, professional attitude.
Interested? To respond to this job posting, please contact us via email. Please include “Senior PHP Developer” in the subject and include the following in your response:
1. Tell us why you are the developer we're looking for.
2. Attach sample code and case studies.
3. Tell us a joke or perhaps include an amusing drawing (optional, and keep it work safe!).
We're looking for candidates with the technical chops and a friendly, professional attitude.
Interested? To respond to this job posting, please contact us via email. Please include “Senior PHP Developer” in the subject and include the following in your response:
1. Tell us why you are the developer we're looking for.
2. Attach sample code and case studies.
3. Tell us a joke or perhaps include an amusing drawing (optional, and keep it work safe!).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Translate project specifications and client requests into a workable development plan
- Clearly define project requirements and document them in functional specifications
- Lead a project from start to finish with minimal supervision including providing estimates and managing tasks
- Attend meetings to gather project requirements
- Define development timelines on a per project basis
- Work closely with design team to execute their creative visions into functioning sites
- Researching and proposing new technologies to increase development efficiencies
Qualifications:
- Expert-level PHP
- Strong understanding of the MVC design pattern
- PHP framework experience (CakePHP in particular) using PHP5 is a plus
- Intelligent, flexible database design and development using MySQL
- Ability to produce valid HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- Working knowledge of OOP principles and class structures
- Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Experience working with version control systems (such as Subversion)
The Other Skills (Bonus points!): - Strong understanding of server technologies including Apache configurations
- Experience working in a LAMP environment
- Flash/Flex and Actionscript 3.0
- Experience developing for mobile platforms such as Android and/or iPhone
Super Sr. Interactive Project Manager
The Buddy Group is an established award-winning digital engagement agency (7 years old), quirky (we call employees Buddies) and fast growing, well-respected company (more than a dozen iconic brand clients we love working with) located in Irvine, California. We are currently seeking a talented, energetic, and optimistic professional with an annoying attention to detail to fill the role of Sr. Interactive Producer/Project Manager.
The Sr. Producer/Project Manager will manage the internal day-to-day workflow of multiple projects including production, scheduling, budget tracking, and quality assurance. Serving as the key liaison between the Account Director and the production team, the person communicates project requirements to the project team and ensures successful execution and deployment of deliverables. S/he must understand every aspect of the project and be able to juggle multiple projects at the same time. Think – circus performer!
This position requires a minimum of 3 years of interactive advertising project management experience with a high volume of projects. Really. We mean it. So, if the bulk of your experience consists of creating and managing your own blog, this position is not for you. A very strong familiarity with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures as they relate to project management is essential. You will rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, because no one here is going to hold your hand, but we will collaborate with you. Basically, you need to bring it. You will embrace the company culture that fosters teamwork, cooperation and shared success, and you will be a person who is trustworthy, full of personal integrity and grit, and will thrive with minimal supervision.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Pull relevant information to create project brief based on client contract of deliverables
- Use your project brief to request TBG resources that are appropriate for scope and complexity of project
- Lead creative and development team kick off meetings and status meetings
- Coordinate various entities and work hand-in-hand with the project team, executives, client stakeholders and vendors to ensure project progress
- Troubleshoot site maps and wire frames
- Use keen eye to ensure comps and beta sites are ready for the client, and then use your knowledge of website design and development to manage client expectations within budget parameters
- Create and maintains project schedule and ensure all project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
Qualifications:
- Online/digital advertising industry experience with a solid understanding of web design standards, Flash development, usability, and rich media
- 2+ years retainer client service experience
- Demonstrated experience in developing project documents, including project briefs, schedules, cost estimates, and status reports
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision or guidance
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously: this is critical!! You are the gatekeeper, so we count on you to find the issues before the client does! Which leads to:
- Extremely proactive problem solver who anticipates potential project roadblocks and enlists teammates to resolve
- Adaptive communication style to effectively engage with the multiple personalities of creative designers and technical programmers
- Enthusiastic team player who actively supports and motivates team members
- Polished verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
- Excellent budget management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Desire and ability to learn through observation and self-discovery
- Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio
- Proven Proficiency with online terminology and technology
Please email your resume, salary requirements and responses to the questions below if you are interested in becoming a Buddy!
1. What are the three most important characteristics of a successful Interactive Producer/Project Manager?
2. What are you looking for in this role?
3. What types of documents are required for the successful management of an interactive project?
Art Director
The Buddy Group, an interactive agency in Irvine, CA, is looking for an interactive Art Director to join its Creative Department. It’s a unique culture, and we’re hoping to find someone who can fit in and excel, who can push and be pushed, and who wants to put the work first. The Art Director at The Buddy Group doesn’t just sit around concepting and directing - they actually design. And more importantly, they're not a one-man band. On a daily basis, they play nice with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, Writers, Motion Graphic Designers, Developers, Account Managers, and clients - so stellar presentation skills and rockin' collaboration abilities are a must.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience in an interactive agency with recognized clients, or client side at a respected design house
- portfolio of outstanding UI/design work, contribution of original ideas and concepts during initial project brainstorms
- a refined sensibility to color, composition, typography, and iconography
- incredible attention to detail
- expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- ability to clearly and enthusiastically present concepts to clients and stakeholders
- willingness to train and mentor junior members of the Creative department
- a wicked sense of humor Ideal to have:
- UX experience, ideally using Axure or similar software
- Illustration skills
- 3D/rendering skills Sound like you? Then we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your online portfolio to: beabuddy@thebuddygroup.com
Account Director
The Buddy Group is a 7 year old, quirky (we call employees Buddies) and fast growing, well-respected company (over 40 Buddies, clients we love working with). We are currently seeking a driven, energetic, and optimistic professional to fill the role of Account Director.
Working in tandem with Producer(s), the Account Director is responsible for the overall vision as it relates to the clients’ strategic objectives, ensuring that projects stay on strategy and on brand. In addition, the Account Director develops and nurtures the client relationship, with an ability to suggest additional service offerings and innovative ideas to the client. In effect, you serve as the “voice” of the client; taking ownership of the clients’ point of view and requirements; acting as an internal representative for the clients’ perspective. You need to understand at a very high level the goals of multiple projects and campaigns and how they interrelate in a brand strategy. How is success defined? By your ability to develop trust with the client, by helping them see The Buddy Group as strategic partner, not just a vendor, and by increasing the clients’ use of our service offerings.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct or participate in weekly or monthly status meetings with client.
- Once an opportunity has been initiated, define the scope, to include writing and executing the SOW.
- Provide consistent and clear communication with both client and Buddies regarding all aspects of the account, meeting recaps, time line updates, changes in scope.
- Consistently adhere to and enforce the department processes and standards.
- Responsible for quarterly account reviews (profitability, compatibility, long-term goals).
- Assist with Creative and Development teams’ kick-off meetings and status meetings.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3+ years in account management in a digital advertising environment.
- Expert in online terminology and technology.
- Strong client relationship skills and ability to accurately manage client expectations. This means taking a deep dive educationally about the client, their competition, and their industry, and translating that knowledge into actionable opportunities for The Buddy Group to grow the account financially.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision or guidance.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously.
- Expert verbal and written communication skills.
- Expert in Microsoft Office.
- Expert budget management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to clearly and enthusiastically present concepts to clients and stakeholders.
If this gets you excited about the future and how you can participate in our mutual success, please send your resume along with salary requirements to beabuddy@thebuddygroup.com
Web Designer Extraordinaire (Temporary Role)
The Buddy Group is a newish (7 years old), quirky (we call employees Buddies) and fast growing, well-respected company (over 30 Buddies, and clients we love working with). We are currently seeking a talented, energetic, and optimistic professional to fill the role of temporary Web Designer. The duration of this assignment is expected to be between 60-90 days and can be remote or on site. The ideal candidate will view this as an opportunity to work as a member of our design team to establish and maintain design solutions and prototype interface concepts along with some of the top creative minds in advertising and marketing. If your desire is to produce high quality designs that provide engaging interactive experiences, read on.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Create innovative and intuitive design solutions for digital marketing materials (ads, landing pages, kiosks), websites, and mobile / tablet applications.
- Create cohesive site flow diagrams, wireframes, and basic prototypes.
- Supports Sr. Designers/Art Directors with project tasks. (color correction, photo manipulation and asset prep for Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash).
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Collaborates with team members on concepts and feasibility. Accurately estimate task durations and resource requirements.
- Provides frequent and clear written and verbal communication with all project members to articulate conceptual ideas and design rationale.
- Understands exactly what’s needed (resources, time, etc.) to complete each project, as well as a basic knowledge of design and production.
- A degree of creativity and latitude is required.
- Provides quality assurance on creative deliverables.
- You will be trustworthy and work well with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and/or related coursework and 3-5 years of experience as a Web Designer.
- General understanding of standard practices for web design and trends in technology.
- Proficient in both visual and interaction design.
- A refined sensibility to color, composition, typography, and iconography.
- High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative and organization.
- Excellent project and time management skills.
- A professional design portfolio. If interested email your resume, portfolio and salary requirements for consideration.
Office Manager
The Buddy Group is an established award-winning digital engagement agency, quirky (we call employees Buddies) and fast growing, well-respected company (more than a dozen iconic brand clients we love working with) located in Irvine, California. We are currently seeking a talented, energetic, and optimistic professional to fill the role of Office Manager. The Office Manager is a take-charge role at The Buddy Group in which the primary focus is to maintain a presentable and welcoming facility where office equipment and systems are optimal, and Buddies have comfortable and pleasant working conditions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Facility
- Manage contracts for regular building and equipment maintenance
- Liaise with service vendors and follow up to ensure timely and satisfactory completion of tasks
- Maximize cost inefficiencies and obtain approval for all non-routine expenditures
- Proactively address office needs
- Serve as key operator for copiers and apprise staff of any faulty equipment that may involve down time due to service or repairs
- Report networked equipment and telephone issues to IT and apprise of on-going status
- Maintain building security system, log issuance of key FOBs and security codes
- Inventory and order stationary supplies, kitchen supplies, postage, etc.
- Replenish frequently used kitchen items daily (coffee, tea, paper & plastic ware, etc.)
- Pick up miscellaneous supplies to satisfy immediate needs
- Refresh conference rooms with supplies and materials and survey Bear periodically throughout the day to ensure a professional appearance
- Ensure the front office is welcoming, appealing and pleasantly fragrant to create a positive impression with guests
- Receive/distribute daily mail, prepare shipments as needed (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
- Promote good habits with Buddies for cleanliness in the kitchen and public areas, work stations clear of obstacles and for a safe and healthy work environment
- Exchange recyclables for cash
- Organize and maintain warehouse storage and purging unneeded items
- Post unwanted furniture and equipment for sale or donation
- Serve as safety officer and maintain certification in CPR & first aid
- Director of First Impression
- Welcome clients, candidates, new hires and visitors and answer incoming phone calls
- Control access to facility by unescorted individuals
- Wear a smile at the front desk
- Project a strong customer service orientation with a fun, yet helpful approach
- Ensure new hires have complete workstation furniture and supplies on day 1
- Travel Coordinator
- Make travel arrangements for all authorized business trips for staff
- Develop travel profiles for frequent travelers (to include frequent flyer a/c info, seating preferences, ID credentials, etc.)
- Explore economical and efficient options for air, hotel accommodations
- Executive & Administrative Support
- CEO calendar maintenance as requested
- Conference room calendar maintenance
- Filing and miscellaneous clerical tasks as needed
- Special projects, such as holiday gift preparation, event support (OCPM, BUDeEVENTs, etc.)
- Client Support
- Provide support on occasion for contests, campaigns, etc., or other assistance based on available time and appropriate skill set
Qualifications:
- Willingness and ability to own the roles. Be proactive in taking responsibility in each role and using good judgment
- Speaking and writing clearly and professionally
- Doing the job right and conducting the necessary follow up with others to keep projects on track
- Establishing reputation as a dependable and knowledgeable resource in all facility related areas
- Have a sense of humor and some past experience in a similar role. Also helpful would be experience with at MS Office and familiarity with enterprise software programs such as Salesforce
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