Interactive Design Roles & Responsibilities
In some projects, you might wonder who to report to or who’s responsible for what. This overview clarifies.
Design
Lead Designer
- Responsibilities: Oversee design projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines. Provide feedback and guidance to other designers. Lead design reviews and ensure consistency in visual design and front-end styling across projects. Ensure that their code is reviewed and adheres to quality standards.
- Additional Duties:
- Engage in wireframe prototyping and communicate the purpose and value of design wireframes, mockups, and front-end development.
- Address and resolve quality assurance and bug reports, handling GitHub issues with detail management.
- Develop presentation design and communication skills to articulate design concepts effectively to stakeholders.
Senior Lead Designer
- Responsibilities: Manage complex design projects and high-profile client engagements. Set design standards and processes, including front-end styling guidelines. Provide strategic design direction and ensure design solutions meet business objectives. Facilitate code reviews and ensure high-quality code practices.
- Additional Duties:
- Lead in creating wireframe prototypes and presentations that convey the value of design and development efforts.
- Oversee GitHub issue management and apply strategic approaches to quality assurance.
- Guides photo shoots to ensure visuals align with the project’s creative vision and meets brand standards.
Assistant Creative Director
- Responsibilities: Support the Associate Creative Director and Executive Creative Director in managing creative projects and overseeing the design team. Assist with day-to-day operations, task management, and implementation of the creative vision. Ensure design work aligns with project goals and quality standards.
- Additional Duties:
- Requests the initialization of project GitHub Repositories to Developers.
- GitHub Project setup and management, assigning roles to team members.
- Support designers by providing strategic guidance and alignment from concept to completion.
- Enhance presentation and communication skills to articulate creative concepts to clients and stakeholders.
- Supervises, manages and mentors team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and ensure alignment with creative and department objectives.
Associate Creative Director
- Responsibilities: Assist in shaping the creative vision and strategy for projects. Oversee execution of design concepts, including front-end styling. Manage and mentor the design team to ensure creative and technical alignment. Serve as Managing Supervisor for groups of designers, scheduling one-on-one meetings for individual mentorship and professional development.
- Additional Duties:
- Requests the initialization of project GitHub Repositories to Developers.
- Oversee the setup and management of GitHub Project, ensuring efficient workflow and role assignments.
- Develop strategies for designers and provide guidance on approaches when required.
- Lead presentations involving industry research, design trends, and proposals for strategic alignment.
- Supervises, manages and mentors team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and ensure alignment with creative and department objectives.
Senior Associate Creative Director
- Responsibilities: Assist in shaping the creative vision and strategy for projects. Oversee execution of design concepts, including front-end styling. Manage and mentor the design team to ensure creative and technical alignment. Serve as Managing Supervisor for groups of designers, scheduling one-on-one meetings for individual mentorship and professional development.
- Additional Duties:
- Requests the initialization of project GitHub Repositories to Developers.
- Oversee the setup and management of GitHub Project, ensuring efficient workflow and role assignments. Advises on technical aspects and code.
- Develop strategies for designers and provide guidance on approaches when required.
- Lead presentations involving industry research, design trends, and proposals for strategic alignment.
- Supervises, manages and mentors team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and ensure alignment with creative and department objectives.
Creative Director
- Responsibilities: Lead and set the strategic vision for the creative department, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. Drive innovation, oversee resource allocation, and foster cross-departmental collaboration. Engage with high-profile clients, mentor senior staff, and maintain the highest standards of quality in all creative outputs. Monitor departmental performance and adapt strategies to ensure continued growth and success.
- Additional Duties:
- Direct GitHub setup and oversee management, focusing on strategic alignment and balanced resource distribution.
- Provide high-level guidance on design strategies and support designer alignment from concept to completion.
- Deliver presentations on industry research and trends, driving innovation and strategic development within the department.
- Ensures that all department workers have the necessary equipment and supplies to perform their roles efficiently and effectively.
Development
Web Developer I
- Responsibilities: Develop and maintain WordPress plugins and blocks. Assist in debugging and troubleshooting code issues. Implement basic features and functionality under the guidance of more senior developers.
- Additional Duties:
- Research and present WordPress capabilities that ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Contribute to presentations that highlight development efforts and technical advancements.
Web Developer II
- Responsibilities: Develop and enhance WordPress plugins and blocks. Work on more complex coding tasks and troubleshoot technical issues. Collaborate with designers to implement and refine front-end features and offerings.
- Additional Duties:
- Investigate and present development capabilities, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Engage in presentations that demonstrate technical enhancements and development innovations.
Web Developer III
- Responsibilities: Lead development efforts on major WordPress projects, including plugins and blocks. Ensure code quality and performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and designers. Coordinate with designers for integrated solutions.
- Additional Duties:
- Research WordPress capabilities and industry standards, presenting findings to improve development processes.
- Develop and deliver presentations on advanced development techniques and innovations.
Senior Web Developer
- Responsibilities: Manage complex WordPress development projects and lead technical strategy. Optimize performance and ensure scalability of plugins and blocks. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Additional Duties:
- Lead research and presentations on WordPress and development capabilities, focusing on strategic enhancements.
- Present technical strategies that align with industry standards and organizational goals.
Director of Interactive Development
- Responsibilities: Oversee the interactive development team and strategy. Set technical standards for WordPress plugin and block development and ensure best practices are followed. Coordinate with other departments to integrate interactive solutions and drive innovation.
- Additional Duties:
- Conduct research and presentations on development trends and strategies that ensure industry alignment.
- Present findings to stakeholders, proposing strategic improvements and enhancements.
Project Management
Project Manager
- Responsibilities: Plan, execute, and close web design and development projects. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources. Communicate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met and issues are resolved.
- Additional Duties:
- Research, propose, and present management techniques and approaches for internal implementation.
- Shepard projects from start to finish, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
Senior Project Manager
- Responsibilities: Oversee multiple projects and ensure they align with departmental goals. Manage complex project requirements and coordinate cross-functional teams. Provide strategic guidance and support to project managers.
- Additional Duties:
- Research and present advanced project management techniques and approaches for strategic implementation.
- Deliver presentations that focus on improving project efficiency and achieving organizational objectives.
Associate Director Project Management
- Responsibilities: Develop and implement project management processes and strategies. Oversee project managers and ensure best practices are followed. Align project outcomes with business objectives and drive continuous improvement.
- Additional Duties:
- Lead presentations on project management strategies and industry standards, driving internal alignment and innovation.
- Present research findings and propose strategic improvements to enhance project management practices.
Executive Director Project Management
- Responsibilities: Define and lead the strategic direction for project management within the organization. Oversee the overall project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Drive improvements in project management practices and collaborate with senior leadership to support organizational objectives.
- Additional Duties:
- Conduct research and presentations on industry trends and strategic project management practices.
- Deliver high-level presentations that propose strategic directions for project management alignment and innovation.
Strategy, Analysis & Content
SEO Specialist
- Responsibilities: Optimize web content for search engines to improve visibility and ranking. Conduct keyword research and implement SEO strategies. Monitor and analyze SEO performance and make recommendations for improvements.
- Additional Duties:
- Research search and data trends, proposing findings to the workplace to improve SEO strategies.
- Present data-driven insights and recommendations to enhance search engine performance and visibility.
Digital Strategy
- Responsibilities: Develop and execute digital marketing strategies to drive engagement and growth. Analyze market trends and user data to inform strategy. Collaborate with other departments to integrate digital initiatives.
- Additional Duties:
- Research and analyze stakeholder feedback to present viable approaches and considerations for strategic initiatives.
- Propose site map structures and components based on research findings and present strategies for implementation.
Senior Digital Strategist
- Responsibilities: Lead the development and execution of advanced digital marketing strategies. Analyze market trends, user behavior, and campaign performance to guide strategic decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful digital initiatives and achieve strategic goals.
- Additional Duties:
- Conduct research and analysis on stakeholder feedback, proposing strategic initiatives and presenting findings.
- Lead presentations on digital marketing strategies, aligning efforts with organizational goals and industry trends.
Marketing Analytics Manager
- Responsibilities: Analyze marketing data to uncover insights and trends. Create reports and dashboards to visualize performance metrics. Collaborate with marketing teams to guide strategic decisions and optimize campaign effectiveness.
- Additional Duties:
- Research and present findings on marketing data and trends, proposing strategic improvements for campaigns.
- Deliver presentations on analytics insights, guiding marketing strategies and decision-making processes.
Content Manager
- Responsibilities: Create, manage, and oversee content strategies for web and digital platforms. Collaborate and advise with clients in the staging development environment to facilitate their content needs. Coordinate with designers and developers to ensure content aligns with project goals. Monitor content performance and make data-driven improvements.
- Additional Duties:
- Develop presentations that convey the purpose and value of content strategies, aligning efforts with project goals.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure content alignment with strategic objectives and present data-driven insights for improvement.