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We’re looking to add another account manager  to our team.

An account manager on the dynamIt team will:

• Have experience managing client relationships, preferably in an interactive agency or by leading digital projects at a traditional agency.
• Fully understand a client’s business model, industry and resources in order to deliver contracted work and proactively identify opportunities that will impact the client’s business objectives and grow the relationship.
• Serve as the primary client contact and be responsible for day to day communication.
• Have extremely strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Work closely with strategists and projects managers, acting as a conduit between dynamIt and clients.
• Be extremely comfortable with and passionate about web — have the ability to solve problems with digital and communicate in the space.
• Make sure all aspects of the project have balanced attention and are aligned with the scope, budget and timelines while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Experience is important, but personality is key. Our culture is what drives us, and we’re looking to build our team with someone who both fits and contributes to it.

*This position will involve some travel – primarily regional.

The position is full time at our office in the Arena District in Columbus, Ohio.

If this description sounds like you and you are interested, please submit a resume along with other helpful information to work@dynamit.us.

About dynamIt
dynamIt is a digital agency based in the Arena District in Columbus, Ohio. We work with clients and brands on digital initiatives that include strategy, design, user experience and development. We influence communication and commerce.  Client work includes Charley’s Grilled Subs, McGraw-Hill, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), E-Z-GO, American Electric Power (AEP), Columbus College of Art & Design,  and the Ohio State Medical Center (OSUMC).

We’re looking to add another developer to our team.

A developer on the dynamIt team will be experienced with:

• XHTML & CSS: competence with a good deal of experience using CSS for layout
• JavaScript: A good working knowledge of JavaScript and the DOM. Experience with JS frameworks is a plus, but not required.
• PHP & SQL: experience building a wide-variety of data-driven web applications using PHP and SQL
• AJAX: Experience writing AJAX-based applications is recommended, but not an absolute necessity
• E-commerce experience is a plus, API/Web Service experience is a plus
• Good ability to learn and thirst for knowledge
• We’d rather have experience writing code than experience with jobs/in an agency, but it’s certainly a plus
• Experience is important, but personality is key. Our culture is what drives us, and we’re looking to build our team with someone who both fits and contributes to it.

The position is full time at our office in the Arena District in Columbus, Ohio.

If this description sounds like you and you are interested, please submit a resume along with portfolio to work@dynamit.us.

About dynamIt
dynamIt is a digital agency based in the Arena District in Columbus, Ohio. We work with clients and brands on digital initiatives that include strategy, design, user experience and development. We influence communication and commerce.  Client work includes Charley’s Grilled Subs, McGraw-Hill, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), E-Z-GO, American Electric Power (AEP), Columbus College of Art & Design and the Ohio State Medical Center (OSUMC).

We’re looking to add another designer to our team:

A designer on the dynamIt team will:

• Be well versed with Adobe Creative Suite: Strong knowledge of PhotoShop, experience in Adobe Illustrator and knowledge of Indesign.
• Have a strong understanding of Usability & Web Trends: Experience with user interface design, knowledge of best practices & examples of this in a portfolio or live site/application design. They will also be up-to-date on web trends and design tactics with examples.
• Have experience in User Experience Design – designing application and system interfaces. This experience is crucial for this position.
• Have Basic Programming Knowledge: We’re not looking for a developer here, but the designer should have the ability to design for web with a knowledge of the boundaries and how to design for execution by a programmer.
• Have a Strong Portfolio: We’d like to see much more web work than print.
• Be eager to learn, with a passion for design & the web. The designer should have a strong internal drive for industry knowledge and be committed to furthering the craft.
• Experience is important, but personality is key. Our culture is what drives us, and we’re looking to build our team with someone who both fits and contributes to it.

The position is full time at our office in the Arena District in Columbus, Ohio.

If you this description sounds like you and you are interested, please submit a resume along with portfolio to work@dynamit.us.

About dynamIt
dynamIt is a digital agency based in the Arena District in Columbus, Ohio. We work with clients and brands on digital initiatives that include strategy, design, user experience and development. We influence communication and commerce.  Client work includes Charley’s Grilled Subs, McGraw-Hill, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), E-Z-GO, American Electric Power (AEP), Columbus College of Art & Design and the Ohio State Medical Center (OSUMC).

[8.25.2010 - we've filled this position]

We’re looking to add another project manager to our team:

A project manager on the dynamIt team will:

• Have experience managing technical and creative projects, preferably in the web space.
• Preferably have a technical background, though not necessary. (Coding experience is a plus)
• Be responsible for planning, organizing and managing resources for successful deployment.
• Participate in producing good project plans, schedules, sitemaps, wireframes and functional specifications that production teams can work from with ease.
• Manage individual projects, but more often multiple projects within the context of long term relationships with clients.
• Make sure all aspects of the project have balanced attention and are aligned with the scope, budget and timelines while maintaining a level of quality both dynamIt and client are happy with.
• Have chronic OCD but somehow avoid medical diagnosis.
• Have skill in negotiating win-win solutions between stakeholders and the project team.
• Have desire to hold the team accountable for deliverables.
• Coordinate and participate in Quality Assurance phases.
• Experience is important, but personality is key. Our culture is what drives us, and we’re looking to build our team with someone who both fits and contributes to it.

The position is full time at our office in the Arena District in Columbus, Ohio.

If this description sounds like you and you are interested, please submit a resume along with portfolio to work@dynamit.us.

About dynamIt
dynamIt is a digital agency based in the Arena District in Columbus, Ohio. We work with clients and brands on digital initiatives that include strategy, design, user experience and development. We influence communication and commerce.  Client work includes Charley’s Grilled Subs, McGraw-Hill, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), E-Z-GO, American Electric Power (AEP), Columbus College of Art & Design and the Ohio State Medical Center (OSUMC).

*many thanks for some great PM responsibilities defined and sourced from Sam Barnes

Two years ago, Matt wrote a blog post (before we even had a blog) about our affinity for the Thurman Cafe and its fares. Indeed, it continues to be a “rite of initiation” for all dynamIt team members.

Specifically, to avoid endless ridicule, each dynamIt employee must tackle and conquer the Thurman Burger (fully dressed, in one sitting, without putting it down).

The tradition continued last week when we officially welcomed Bill Condo and Andy Hutter to the dynamIt team.

Luckily, they both passed the test. However, as his enthusiasm waned, Andy learned the valuable lesson that nothing comes easy.

BEFORE

AFTER

Picture this- you’re at the office early one morning, attempting to structure your day. You have dozens of tasks to complete, a handful of decks to proof, a UXD to finish. You finally get your day in a position to be productive, and someone asks you about lunch.  This scenario may be a stretch, but probably not by much. So the day rolls on, you miraculously manage to knock out 80% of your goals, on top of the emergencies, distractions and fires you had to put out, and you’re feeling pretty good. 8pm- time for dinner, right?

Well, if your business serves customers and is in any way influenced by the digital/social space (hint: that’s everyone), you know the value of staying educated. In fact, a sizable chunk of your ‘work’ is probably spent reading and learning. In fact, nearly half of our team spent the better part of this weekend doing exactly that in Austin, at SXSW. Such is today’s topic: The current pace of the industry, and staying ahead of the wave. (no, not Google’s…)

Simply keeping up is a full time job. So many outlets, so little time. RSS feeds and Blogs, Facebook and Twitter, Foursquare and Gowala – Oh My! How is any regular person suppose to manage, digest, and take away something beneficial from all that noise? There are seemingly hundreds of methods to do so, and it’s easy to get caught up in the wormhole, managing how all the pieces connect and new methods of communicating between them all. You find yourself obsessed with staying ahead of the game, just to be ahead. But to what end.

Am I using the best application? The most popular?
Who has the best user interface?
Who is saying which platform has the better experience?
Which version should you actually go with?
Whose blogs should I read?
Whose tweets should I follow? And how do I find them?

To cut through the noise, the trick is knowing from who you gain value. You may spend an hour a week reading somebody’s opinions simply because they have 30,000+ followers, but if those ‘insights’ never make you think longer than a few seconds, chances are you should focus your energy elsewhere. Quality content is not a popularity game. The ability to quickly and effectively filter good information from bad is a very valuable skill set. Direct your attention to dynamIt’s blog roll (to the left) for a few examples of quality resources – at least to us. Knowing what your colleagues, competitors, and thought leaders are reading can be pretty valuable, and lend some insight into what makes them tick.

This concept is not revolutionary, I know. And ironically, if you’re reading this then you already have a great handle on this skill. I write this because this is my second week with dynamIt. Being new to the agency industry, I am in the unique position to of having a fresh perspective. I sit at my desk writing this, it’s 7pm, and the only thing telling me to go home is my stomach. I love it here. There was a point in my life where I was convinced I would be a University Professor. I wanted an environment that not only encourages constant learning, but requires it. Lucky for me, I’ve found one just like that (only without the additional tuition required). The group I’ve joined has found a way to make work, play. Additionally, they understand that in order to be at the top of your game, you have to genuinely enjoy not just the work, but the learning that fosters better work. These guys get it.

If you want to teach us, learn with us, or share with us, give us a call.