Website Director

Website Strategy: 

• Develop and implement website strategies aligned with client objectives and overall marketing, communications, and business objectives.
• Utilize market research, industry trends, and client feedback to inform strategic decisions.

Team Management and Project Oversight:

• Manage in-house web developers and UX/UI designers, as well as freelance UX/UI designers and coordinators, to ensure technical quality and efficient resource use.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of website projects alongside a Project Manager, ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Client Relationships and Business Development:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for website projects, maintaining strong client relationships and effectively communicating project updates, milestones, and deliverables.
• Anticipate client needs and address any concerns promptly to ensure client satisfaction.
• Create client-facing presentation decks for website projects.
• Develop scopes of work for new and existing clients in consultation with the Operations team.
• Assist with creation of new business proposals, attend prospective client interviews, and follow up meetings.

User Experience (UX) & Web User Interface (UI) Design: 

• Manage UX/UI designers (in-house and freelance) to define information architecture, oversee design standards, and implement improvements to the website user’s experience based on research (primary/secondary) and performance metrics.

SEO & SEM: 

• Implement SEO and SEM best practices to improve organic visibility and work with cross-collaborative teams to support campaigns and other initiatives that involve digital platforms.

Performance and Analytics: 

• Work closely with the Research and Strategy team to monitor and analyze key performance metrics for website projects using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and analyze user behavior and metrics.
• Use data-driven insights to optimize site performance, drive traffic, and engagement.

Quality Assurance/ Security & Compliance

• Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on digital deliverables to ensure accuracy, functionality, and alignment with client expectations. Implement feedback loops and continuous improvement processes to enhance project outcomes.
• Ensure the website complies with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., accessibility standards like WCAG, data protection, GDPR, hosting, etc.) and recommend robust security measures to protect against breaches.

• Proven experience (5+ years) in digital marketing, website project management, or related roles within a creative agency or similar environment.
• Experience with CMS platforms is required. WordPress is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management tools and digital marketing platforms.
• Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving innovation in digital marketing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with best practices in SEO, SEM, and UX design/testing is preferred.

Apply via email to jobs@bellweather.agency. Include the following in your email:

• Subject line: “Website Director – Your Firstname Lastname”
• Your resume and portfolio of work.
• A brief cover letter (in the email body) that answers the following questions:
• What makes you a great candidate?
• What has your experience been with remote work?
• Share a bit of your story and what excites you about Bellweather.