Web Developer

The Web Developer builds our clients’ websites and keeps them running after launch. You’ll turn design files into responsive, well-built sites, set up analytics and tracking, and handle technical SEO. After launch, you’ll maintain those sites, fix issues, and answer client questions about their site, domain, and email. It’s a good fit for a developer who cares about the details of a build and is comfortable talking with clients who aren’t technical., Development: Build responsive websites from design files, with close attention to detail, animation, and interaction. Write clean, maintainable code that others on the team can pick up. Work with design throughout the build so the finished site matches the design. Test sites across browsers and devices and fix issues before launch.

Analytics & SEO: Set up GA4, Google Tag Manager, Search Console, and conversion tracking on every site, and check that it works before and after launch. Handle technical SEO at the code level: semantic HTML, metadata, schema markup, redirects, and page speed. Build landing pages and URL structures that support paid media and tracking. Monitor Core Web Vitals and performance, and fix problems as they come up. Pull basic traffic and performance reports and flag anything that looks off.

Site Maintenance & Client Support: Handle client website requests, including content changes, outages, email and domain questions, and login issues. Keep clients updated on the status of their requests. Make domain, DNS, and email record changes. Run routine maintenance: plugin and app updates, broken link checks, form testing, uptime monitoring, and backups. Track domain and hosting renewals. Maintain records for each client site: registrar, hosting, DNS, CMS access, third-party tools, and contacts. Write simple how-to guides for clients and the studio.

Planning & Improvement: Recommend post-launch improvements based on analytics and performance data. Run performance audits and technical health checks for retainer clients. Give technical input on proposals, scoping, and estimates when needed.

Not Responsible For

Creative direction or design decisions. Digital marketing strategy or paid media campaigns (may support technical setup). Internal IT or office tech support.

What Success Looks Like

Sites match the design, launch on time, and need few fixes after launch. Every site launches with analytics and tracking set up and working. Client requests are handled quickly and accurately. Client sites are kept up to date, and issues are caught before clients notice them. Clients and the studio trust the data being reported. Sites are built so they can grow without major rebuilds.

4+ years of experience building websites professionally. Agency experience is a plus. Good at explaining technical decisions and problems in simple terms to clients and coworkers. Patient and professional with clients who are busy, frustrated, or not technical. Able to learn new tools and platforms quickly, mostly on your own. Organized and detail-oriented, and able to manage several projects at once. Uses AI coding tools as part of your daily work, and reviews and tests what they produce. Takes ownership of your work from build through launch and beyond. Open to feedback and easy to work with. A critical thinker who demonstrates flexibility in approach in an industry constantly adapting to new trends and technologies. Internally driven to make things better, think creatively to solve problems, and exceed expectations., Strong HTML, CSS / SCSS, and modern JavaScript. PHP, and experience building custom WordPress themes. Experience building and customizing Shopify themes with Liquid. Able to turn Figma files into accurate, responsive builds. Experience with animation and interaction in the browser. Experience working with third-party APIs. Comfortable with Git and GitHub. A working understanding of domains, DNS, hosting, and email records, and able to make changes on your own. Experience setting up Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, Search Console, and conversion tracking. Technical SEO: metadata, schema markup, redirects, site structure, page speed, and Core Web Vitals. An understanding of how to structure content so it can be found and cited by AI search tools. Accessibility (WCAG) and web security best practices. Nice to have: experience with Claude Code; Adobe Creative Suite; a headless CMS or static site framework.

A hands-on role building and caring for a wide range of client websites. Work alongside a group of curious, talented thinkers, doers, and makers devoted to creating work that’s resonant, relevant, and meaningful. Historic downtown Charleston office with some flex work-from-home benefits. Four-day work week. Paid time off benefits, including holidays. Healthcare benefits - $400/month premium coverage by SDCO following three months of service. Optional Dental and Vision coverage following three months of service. 401K retirement plan and employer 4% match following one year of service. Opportunity for 401K Profit Sharing contribution based on company performance. Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Group Life coverage with the monthly premium paid by SDCO, following three months of service. Continuing education benefits following three months of service. Parental leave following one year of service. Opportunities to gather in person as a full company for strategic brainstorming, inspiration sharing, and team bonding.

We’re an award-winning creative studio founded in 2009 - a multi-disciplinary collective of designers, developers, writers, and strategists who create fertile ground for conversation, collaboration, and enduring relationships with clients, partners, and each other. Drawing inspiration from wildly diverse influences, we thoughtfully consider every detail - to create holistic solutions that are compelling, immersive, relevant, and part of richer lived experiences for emerging, evolving, and storied brands worldwide.