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ApTask · 2 months ago

Sr. HTML Specialist

New York City, NY

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. They are seeking a Senior HTML Specialist who will be responsible for developing high-quality HTML email templates that perform flawlessly across various devices and email clients. The role requires collaboration with design and technology teams to support internal campaigns and communications at scale.

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Have 5–7+ years of experience coding HTML/CSS emails at scale for large organizations or enterprises, with a portfolio to prove it

Are deeply fluent in the nuances of email development: nested tables, inline styles, VML for Outlook, responsive/adaptive layouts using email client-compatible media queries, and dark mode/light mode considerations

Stay up to date on the very latest email client and rendering engine compatibility (e.g., Microsoft Word rendering in Outlook, Gmail, WebKit for Apple Mail, etc.), and the effective tricks of the trade to achieve consistently elevated, bulletproof deliverables across complex templates

Know how to collaborate with designers and translate Figma designs into exacting, functional code

Can write clean, well-commented markup that others can extend or troubleshoot quickly under time crunch

Familiarity and an eye for detail with accessibility best practices in email (e.g.: semantic markup, alt text)

Take pride in testing rigor. Litmus and similar platforms are second nature to you

Have experience working within Pardot, Storyports, or similar WYSIWYG campaign builders (bonus points if you’ve built modular, reusable components in these tools)

Are comfortable working fast when priorities shift without sacrificing quality or reliability

Qualification

HTML email developmentCSSResponsive layoutsEmail client compatibilityFigma translationAccessibility best practicesLitmus testingPardot experienceAttention to detailCollaboration skills

Required

5–7+ years of experience coding HTML/CSS emails at scale for large organizations or enterprises, with a portfolio to prove it

Deeply fluent in the nuances of email development: nested tables, inline styles, VML for Outlook, responsive/adaptive layouts using email client-compatible media queries, and dark mode/light mode considerations

Know how to collaborate with designers and translate Figma designs into exacting, functional code

Can write clean, well-commented markup that others can extend or troubleshoot quickly under time crunch

Familiarity and an eye for detail with accessibility best practices in email (e.g.: semantic markup, alt text)

Take pride in testing rigor. Litmus and similar platforms are second nature to you

Have experience working within Pardot, Storyports, or similar WYSIWYG campaign builders (bonus points if you've built modular, reusable components in these tools)

Are comfortable working fast when priorities shift without sacrificing quality or reliability