RED is presently looking for a Senior Web Developer to work in our Edmonton office. The role involves executing technical solutions across multiple environments, estimating and planning for all interactive jobs, contributing to the testing and feasibility of innovative uses of technology, assisting in the evolution of technology standards and processes.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluation of technical solutions for RED’s clients
• Support the strategy, creative, and user experience teams in determining the feasibility of proposed solutions
• Support the digital project management team in estimation of time and budget for all interactive work
• Standardize development practices and methodologies
• Define and produce technical solutions that align with the business objectives of RED’s clients
• Work in a fast paced dynamic team environment
• Communicate effectively across disciplines
• Assist with project estimations and interactive workplans
• Stay current with emerging and evolving technologies

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of OO programming, the DOM, UI development, Server Side Programing, Database Development, Web Services, Content Management Systems, SDLC, and Agile workflows.

Further skills outlined below will be encountered while employed with RED.

• 5+ years of experience in interactive / web development environments
• Excellence with web standards
• Implementation and use of JavaScript frameworks
• Expert PHP and MySQL
• Customization and development with content management systems
• Facebook SDK
• Working knowledge of C#.Net and MS SQL
• Understanding of Flash AS3 development
• Experience working with REST, SOAP interfaces
• Data Modeling and transformation with XML and XSLT

Please submit your resume prior to February 29th, attention Monique Janower at careers@redtheagency.com

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The holidays are fast approaching, and RED is spreading some Christmas cheer with socks! Yes, you read that correctly – socks. This year, we are donating socks to those who need them most through Boyle Street Community Services in Edmonton, and the Union Gospel Mission in Vancouver. If you would like to donate, please contact Boyle Street Community Services or Union Gospel Mission directly.

Happy Holidays from your friends at RED The Agency.

In 2007, a video was uploaded to YouTube of prison inmates in the Philippines dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” The clip went viral almost instantly, taking the world by storm. This unique story of the Dancing Inmates of Cebu has inspired an upcoming musical web series called “Prison Dancer.”

Taking the bus doesn’t have to be boring – it might inspire a spontaneous sing-along! The Edmonton Transit System has teamed up with RED to show off a different side of public transportation with a fun video. Featuring local musician Colleen Brown, this unique musical number draws attention to ETS in conjunction with its new and revamped online services. City of Edmonton Councillor Don Iveson can be seen in the video using the updated Trip Planner, a useful tool for any transit taker – now made even better. It’s almost enough to make you join in the choir.

You can also find “Happy Love Song” on the brand new ETS Facebook page.

RED and the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) have launched a new Sport Select campaign, reminding fans to purchase their tickets for the new season. Using the theme “Get your game on,” the campaign consists of radio, TV, print and online ads. The humourous TV ads show sports fans embedded in the action in real sports locations (Rexall Place and Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton).  The campaign runs until April 2012 in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Sasktatoon and Winnipeg.

WCLC Sport Select Radio by Red The Agency

RED is proud to announce the launch of the Alberta College of Dietitians awareness campaign. This campaign targets places where people make important nutrition and health decisions – at the grocery store, at the doctor’s office and online. Visuals of giant food utensils and the sounds of healthy food preparation draw the audience in where they are ultimately directed to the College’s website, thefoodexperts.ca, to access practical tips and information. The campaign runs for eight weeks beginning October 2011.

Dietitians Radio by Red The Agency

It’s a crazy time for us. Our Edmonton office is expanding and not surprisingly, we’re looking for a little help. Our hiring criteria is simple – experience and personal philosophy. If you believe that all communications should be informed by strategy, driven by innovation, and inspired by the consumer, drop us a line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Account Director is an important member of the client services team. You are key contact for clients and internal departments on designated accounts and projects.
• This position requires a motivated leader who can balance forward thinking account planning with organized and detail-oriented project management.
• Responsible for long and short-term strategic direction of accounts including developing the client’s brand, delivering return on investment and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Inspire and develop confidence with clients to push the boundaries for the advancement of their business.
• Communicate and motivate internal departments involved in project completion including strategy, creative, production, interactive and media services and communicate requirements in a clear and concise manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience in account management with and advertising agency or related business
• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related discipline
• Proven leadership capabilities including a track record of developing and motivating people in a busy environment
• Strong project management skills
• Detail oriented and extremely organized
• Works well under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Takes initiative by identifying work that needs to be done and then exploring ways to get it done
• Professional, capable of functioning with confidence and credibility at every level
• Good communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• High level of skill in Microsoft office
• Desire to learn, absorb, teach, coach and mentor

Please submit your resume attention Monique Janower at careers@redtheagency.com

For more information on RED the Agency, visit redtheagency.com

Digital Alberta, an industry-led organization devoted to promoting and connecting Alberta’s thriving digital community, have announced the finalists for the 2011 Digital Alberta Awards. RED has been nominated for both Best in Social Media and Best Digital Design for the EPCOR Blue Bucket Crew and Digital Aquarium Project.

We eagerly anticipate the results which will come June 6th at the 2011 Digital Alberta Award Show. We’ll be sure to update this post once the dust settles.

RED capped off a busy spring with some exciting news. It started at the 32^nd Annual ACE Awards where RED won an ACE Award for EPCOR’s water conservation website, and five Awards of Distinction. We were also incredibly proud to be involved with Darren Jacknisky’s award-winning self-promotion piece ‘In Good Time’.

A few weeks later more good news arrived in the mail – RED’s work for Alberta Municipal Affairs had won Best of Show honours at the 2011 Summit Awards. The ‘Singing Smoke Alarms’ spot was selected from hundreds of entries across 50 countries. RED’s radio spot for Alberta Justice and its non-traditional t-shirt stunt for Goodwill Industries were also awarded Bronze Awards.