Careers

Digital Designer

We’re looking for a passionate Digital Designer to join our growing agency team. Our ideal candidate thrives on collaboration, creates visually rich, digital experiences and contributes fresh ideas. They are a digitally-focused designer who brings a creative energy and visual language to each and every project.

Here’s what you should know:

On any given day

• Collaborate with creative leads to develop and execute concepts for assigned client projects
• Demonstrate expertise in typography, layout, and general design principles
• Exhibit problem-solving, creative, presentation, and communication skills
• Work with thoughtful strategy and avoid elementary design solutions
• Think beyond aesthetics and apply methodical problem solving to design
• Respond to and incorporate feedback
• Manage your own time across different projects to meet deadlines
• Collaborate with UX research and strategy teams to inform your designs

THE IDEAL PERSON

• Has a desire to be part of a team, a thirst for knowledge and appetite for growth
• Experience in creating visual interface designs for websites, mobile applications, and other digital products.
• Expertise in other design areas like brand identity, print and video a plus
• Is familiar with Adobe’s Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision and other design applications while open to learning new tools and techniques
• Is considerate of accessibility, usability, and future-friendly web standards
• You understand that digital design needs to be fluid, flexible, and adaptive
• Has a killer online portfolio that demonstrates digital expertise
• Has a degree, certification, or equivalent work experience showing aptitude with design

YOU BRING

• 2-3+ years of design experience

Front End Developer – Contract, Local Candidates Only

Reports to: Lead Developer

• March (as soon as available) – June 2020
• Preference is for someone to work at the Glastonbury office, however partial remote arrangements will be considered
• Expectation is that this project will require 40 hours per week however number of hours may be greater/less during specific stages in the process
• Candidates with flexibility for hours will be given preference

The Front End Developer (Contract role) will work as a key member of the team responsible for building a new website (being built in Kentico v12 using MVC model).  The role will work in partnership with other members of Cronin’s team including lead developer, Kentico/.NET developer, project manager, designer.

• Quickly and expertly hand-code HTML5 and CSS3 from provided Sketch/InVision files and wireframes
• Coding and styling for Responsive sites
• Follow technical specifications and production processes
• Ensure site speed and performance are considered throughout the build process
• Debug cross-platform, multi-browser issues
• Work as a member of a highly collaborative team

Education: Bachelor’s degree or completion of certificate program

Experience: 

• 3+ years building responsive front end experiences that meet high standards (design, development, user)
• Prior experience working within an agency, digital department, or member of a design/development team
• Experience with ADA/508 Compliance

Technical Skills: 

• HTML5, CSS3
• JavaScript, JQuery
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sketch, Invision

Other Skills:

• Willingness to collaborate with designers and co-workers to translate design and strategies into front-end solutions that meet both business and end-user needs
• Ability to work at a fast pace to meet tight project deadlines
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of how to integrate front end code into common CMS platforms (Kentico, Drupal, WordPress) a plus

Internship Opportunities

We offer internship opportunities in the following departments:

• Brand Management
• Business Development
• Creative
• Engagement and Influence
• Finance
• Integrated Operations
• Media and Analytics
• Technology and Innovation
• Web Development

Interning provides:

• Opportunity to work in a fast paced, fully integrated advertising agency
• Opportunity to develop personal portfolio including samples of work accomplished during internship
• Opportunity to meet with and learn about additional disciplines within agency
• Attendance at information sessions/webinars/meetings
• Agency team-building opportunities
• Knowledge in frequently used advertising resources/tools
• Formal evaluation on overall performance
• Fun and the experience of agency life

You must:

• Commit to two-three days per week (typically around five hours each day)
• Possess knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet

This is an non-exempt position.  Apply below and be sure to let us know what department you are interested in.

Kentico/.NET Developer – Contract, Local Candidates Only

Reports to: Lead Developer

• March (as soon as available) – June 2020
• Preference is for someone to work at the Glastonbury office, however partial remote arrangements will be considered
• Expectation is that this project will require 40 hours per week however number of hours may be greater/less during specific stages in the process
• Candidates with flexibility for hours will be given preference

The .net/Kentico Developer (Contract role) will work as a key member of the team responsible for building a new website in Kentico v12 using MVC model. The role will work in partnership with other members of Cronin’s team including lead developer, front end developer, project manager, designer.

• Develop website and components using C#, ASP.NET MVC, and Kentico V12sp CMS
• Guide client and internal teams through all the phases of the software development process – definition, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support
• Develop to high quality standards while understanding the importance of meeting client delivery deadlines
• Implement intuitive and adaptable solutions for use by business teams
• Integrate Kentico CMS with 3rd party partners as needed

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, certifications or equivalent experience
• Kentico developer certification

Experience: 

• A problem-solving mindset with a passion for software development
• 5+ years of experience in web application development
• Previous experience building new sites from the ground up
• Experience meeting high quality standards
• Expertise working with the .NET Framework, C#, and ASP.NET MVC, Kentico
• Experience developing data-driven applications with SQL Server
• Experience developing application in conjunction with web content management systems
• Familiarity with object-oriented design practices
• Knowledgeable in the software development lifecycle, including testing and deployment
• Experience with and awareness of security best practices

Skills: 

• Highly detail oriented
• A positive thinking problem solver
• Objective and realistic, and able to clearly communicate risks in a timely manner
• Efficient time manager and able to reprioritize as necessary
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Able to be flexible and tolerate ambiguity while still operating effectively
• Understanding of Functional Requirements and Business documentation
• Experience with ADA/508 Compliance a plus
• Desire to be part of team that is innovative and results focused

Senior Digital Designer

Cronin is looking for a smart and passionate, experienced Senior Digital Designer to join our growing agency team.  You are a digitally driven designer who blends design with technical expertise. You have proven talent and bring a creative energy and visual language to each and every project.

Here’s what you should know:

On any given day

• Collaborate with copywriters and members of the creative team to develop and execute creative concepts for assigned client projects
• Demonstrate expertise in typography, layout, and general design principles
• Execute top quality design work in line with agency client and standards
• Manage the quality of design throughout all phases of a project
• Work closely with Creative Directors to ensure design work exceeds client and agency expectations
• Work with thoughtful strategy and avoid elementary design solutions
• Think beyond aesthetics and apply methodical problem solving to design
• Respond to and incorporate feedback
• Manage your own time across different projects to meet deadlines

THE IDEAL PERSON

• Has a proven ability to produce cutting edge creative work
• Exhibits exceptional communication skills within the agency team and with clients
• Experience in creating visual interface designs for websites, mobile applications, and other digital products.
• Is familiar with Adobe’s Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision and other design applications while open to learning new tools and techniques
• Expertise in other design areas such as brand identity, print and video a plus
• Has a killer online portfolio that demonstrates digital expertise
• Has a degree, certification, or equivalent work experience showing aptitude with design
• Is considerate of accessibility, usability, and future-friendly web standards
• You understand that digital design needs to be fluid, flexible, and adaptive

YOU BRING

• 7+ years of design experience