Now Hiring!

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We’re always on the lookout for great web designers, web developers and sales professionals. Please e-mail us at: careers@purplepig.ca and tell us why you think you would make a great addition to our organization. Be sure to include a resume and the desired position you’re applying for.

We are a Kelowna based Internet marketing and web design company, specializing in online marketing solutions for small to mid-sized businesses.

Digital Marketing Specialist

Purple Pig is on the lookout for our next piglet! Do you have an interest in SEO and social media management? Do you have experience in online advertising, including Google AdWords? If so, this might be a great fit for you.

Who is Purple Pig?

Our team consists of a talented group of web developers, designers, content writers and resident SEO experts that delivers each completed job with pride. We have built our reputation on producing measurable results and marketing success stories for businesses all across Canada.

Who We’re Looking For

As our new Digital Marketing Specialist, you will primarily focus on Internet marketing. Your main responsibilities will include working with a set list of client SEO accounts, engaging in social media activity, continuously analyzing keyword ranking progress, advertising activity, and developing strategies as needed.

MUST HAVES:

  • Degree/diploma in Marketing, Business or Communications, or equivalent experience in similar marketing role
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of leading client-facing meetings
  • Thorough understanding of brand, paid media (content marketing, digital display, paid social) and search engine optimization/search engine marketing (SEO/SEM)
  • Proficiency in Google Analytics, Google Search Console and related applications
  • Solid proofreading and copywriting skills
  • Social media profile creation and account management experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office

NICE TO HAVES:

  • A strong understanding of PPC campaign management/conversion tracking
  • Google AdWords certification would be considered a major asset
  • Familiarity with WordPress, Joomla or Drupal CMS
  • Working knowledge of Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
  • Experience with online display advertising, remarketing
  • Ability to set up e-mail campaigns through Constant Contact or Mail Chimp
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices and terminology

DUTIES AND TASKS THAT WILL ‘HOG’ ALL YOUR TIME:

  • Publish provided website content including landing pages and blogs
  • Develop and implement backlinking strategies for client SEO campaigns
  • Perform keyword research as required, to determine appropriate keyword targets
  • On page optimization for keyword targets
  • Create PPC/Google AdWords campaigns, manage budgets, analytics translation
  • Social media activity and engagement
  • Prepare monthly keyword ranking & activity reports

Compensation range: $18.50 – $25.00/hour
Hours per week: 30-40

This position has now been filled, but feel free to submit your resume for any future opportunities: careers@purplepig.ca

WordPress Website Designer

Purple Pig is on the lookout for our next piglet! Do you have an unparalleled eye for clean design? Do you love WordPress? If so, this might be a great fit for you.As our new WordPress Developer, you will be a creative thinker and have a portfolio that reflects your top notch design skills, along with several live examples of websites you’ve developed using WordPress. Adhering to timelines, you will work independently without the need for micromanagement.

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED TO ‘BRING HOME THE BACON’:

    • Experience modifying, customizing and coding templates in WordPress
    • Ability to build responsive pages/sites based on mockups provided by our design team
    • A thorough understanding of cross browser and mobile compatibility
    • Knowledge of website migration, WHM and host management is an asset
    • A comprehensive portfolio showcasing original and creative web design experience
    • A solid understanding of web usability, typography, and responsive web design

DUTIES AND TASKS THAT WILL ‘HOG’ ALL YOUR TIME:

      • Creating responsive website designs with advanced functionality and e-commerce capabilities
      • Building websites using WordPress, extending and developing plugins and design themes
      • Working with Adobe Creative Suite to create images optimized for the web

Compensation commensurate with experience level and portfolio.Please send resume and live portfolio links to: careers@purplepig.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.