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Our client is a leading Digital advertising and communications agency which has been praised and received press and awards for innovation, effectiveness and creativity.

This extremely highly regarded agency is looking for a Technical Director.

You must eat, live and breathe solutions and have a passion for all things digital. As technical leader you will play a central role in the creation and development of immersive, attention-grabbing applications and interactive content for a raft of leading brands. It requires a fully rounded, experienced Technical Director who is able to thrive in response to the exacting demands, pressure and fun of a highly productive and dynamic agency environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the technical, creative and production teams to create and implement world-class concepts and messaging to add a point of technical difference and bring brands to life. This role requires the ability to work in partnership with team members across the entire agency to enable technical output to be produced to the highest standard.

The overall purpose of the role will be to oversee the technical direction, team effectiveness and client relationships for your team. You will be a member of the digital management team, to support the Managing Director in setting the technical vision and driving these strategies through the entire development process.

Skills and Capabilities Required:
• Minimum 8 years experience working in both client and agency environments.
• Experienced/Senior Web application developer.
• Proficient in several server-side scripting technologies.
• Advanced object-oriented programming.
• Advanced database programmer.
• Experienced in e-commerce, content management and portal technologies.
• Software engineering concepts applied to the internet.
• Understanding of technology in a CRM/Digital environment.
• Experience with blue chip technology brands either on client side or agency side.
• Excellent proven leadership skills & a passion for technology.
• Substantial online advertising and marketing experience (Website, mobile, email etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and be comfortable translating technical solutions into business goals.
• Excellent people manager with an ability to inspire, motivate and mentor.
• A sixth sense for integration and an awareness of how execution changes to suit different channels.
• Project management skills.
• Production financial management.
• Expert understanding of Information Architecture, usability and accessibility practices.

It’s simple, this agency we love what they do, and they love coming up with new ideas. They also passionate about brands, ideas, entertainment, technology and all of the possibilities the future holds. So if it sounds like a place that would suit you contact: rebecca@engineroomltd.com 07792-700290

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