Technology Director - Outright

About Us:

Outright (WeAreOutright.com) is a certified woman- and minority-owned creative agency that delivers elevated design and dev for modern brands. We believe our edge comes from the composition of our team, a thoughtful blend of creative and strategic thinkers brought together through our desire to create meaningful work. Whether a designer, a developer or a strategist, everyone at Outright is an artist looking to blaze new trails and create inspiring work.

We are solutions-driven rather than technology-driven, meaning we find the right dev solution to best execute each creative idea. We love to work with developers who are excited about saying “Yes, and …” and have demonstrated the ability to learn and try new things. We’re not picky about what’s in your dev toolkit, and would love to know what excites you and what has made your work pop.

We work with brands and non-profits like YouTube/Google, Ocean Conservancy, Marriott International, World Resources Institute and Share Our Strength. We challenge ourselves to think boldly and bring our clients’ vision to life. We believe in building a team of world class talent with a focus on diversity, passion and excellence. Our office is located in the DC area, but we have a geographically distributed hybrid team and are looking for those interested in both in-office and remote opportunities.

About the Job:

At Outright, we are dedicated to crafting unique, experiential websites and innovative digital products that push the boundaries of creativity and technology. We’re currently seeking a talented and experienced Technology Director, reporting to the VP of Strategy to lead our dynamic team of junior developers and shape the future of our digital offerings.

As the leader of the technical team at Outright, you will help us implement award-winning, innovative, and compelling interactive products that help brands stand apart. You have a passion for captivating audiences and working at the intersection of modern digital design and cutting edge technology.

You are a self-motivated conceptual thinker and problem solver who can help turn design ideas into reality in new and inspiring ways. You bring elevated technical approaches that are forward-thinking and thoughtful. You are confident working across a spectrum of projects – from the interface to the server and back again. You are excited and eager to play a role in contributing to a growing and talented team.

We are open to hybrid and remote candidates. Hybrid candidates would reside in the DMV area and be able to work from our office at 1 Thomas Circle in Washington, DC when appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a small team of junior developers, providing guidance, training, and support to foster their professional growth.
• Play an active, hands-on role in developing cutting-edge digital solutions, including websites, data visualizations, and immersive experiences.
• Utilize your extensive experience to inform key technological decisions, ensuring the highest quality and innovation in our digital products.
• Craft compelling proposals and strategic plans for new digital projects, aligning with client needs and agency goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology strategies with creative visions, ensuring seamless execution of projects.
• Stay abreast of the latest digital trends and technologies, continuously exploring new tools and techniques to enhance our digital offerings.
• Contribute to the creative process with innovative ideas and solutions, fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.
• Manage technology platforms used for internal web properties and that our creative and technical team members use to do their work
• Participate in the sales and estimating process for digital projects.
• Frequent collaboration with internal and client teams to determine the best technical solution for client projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum of eight years of experience in a digital agency environment.
• Proven track record in hands-on development and delivery of digital products using some or all of the technologies and platforms we have built client projects in, or equivalent tools:
  • React, Node, Next.js, WordPress, Drupal, Gatsby, Jekyll, D3, Three.js, GraphQL, MongoDB, PostgresQL, MySQL
• Strong experience in mentoring other developers.
• Excellent technical knowledge and a keen eye for detail in digital product development.
• Exceptional ability to contribute to detailed proposals and strategies for new digital initiatives.
• Creative mindset with a passion for developing unique and engaging digital experiences.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.
• Bonus: Prior experience leading a team of developers.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Creative and collaborative work environment.
• Participation in industry-leading projects and innovative digital initiatives.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to be in one position for long periods of screen use, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear both in person and over devices. The employee interacts in close spaces and frequently with other workers, vendors, and clients. May be in situations which require conflict resolution. The position works in an office environment with artificial light and air.

Outright is committed to having a team that is diverse and ensuring that all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, housing status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.