Our Los Angeles office is looking for a Presentation Layer (Front-end) Technology Director to lead our team of web developers & architects. This is a leadership role responsible for the overall success of technology implementations across the region. He/she has technical mastery of client-side programming conventions, the ability to manage teams of engineers (both onshore and offshore), and the experience and vision to make technology decisions for next-generation web applications. Presentation Layer (Front-end) Technology Director is responsible for all aspects of presentation layer practice in regards to positioning Razorfish as a best of breed incubator of cutting edge technology solutions, working with analysts and the press to share Razorfish best practices, and engaging the technology industry with speaking engagements, written POVs, and participation in the presentation of Razorfish technology offerings to current and potential clients.
- Provide technical and business oversight on all projects within the region.
- Coordinate technical considerations between disciplines (such as delivery management, quality control, and client teams) via shifting between conceptual and tactical focus depending on the need and/or the type of engagement.
- Evangelize emerging technologies, especially new and interesting (touch-enabled mobile environments, kiosks, etc.) solutions that add business value and excitement around Razorfish’s expertise and thought leadership.
- Identify and develop new customers and projects by providing technical guidance and vision, while collaborating with marketing, sales, and other stakeholders.
- Work with alliances and partnerships to ensure deep understanding and business development of core technologies like Adobe, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Adobe, and Autonomy.
- Act as a thought leader in organizing and growing the presentation layer community and the company as a whole. Ensure a collaborative environment between technology and other disciplines. Promote experimentation and innovation!
- Lead in recruitment of new employees, and participate in career development of technologists across Razorfish.
- Lead in the presentation layer staffing and resourcing process.