HTML Email Designer/Developer

Job Description:Job Title: HTML Email Designer/Developer Location: Chicago, Illinois - Hybrid or Remote Position Type: W-2 Contract - 6 Months, Ad-Hoc Overview TalentFish is casting a line for a HTML Email Designer/Developer! This is a W-2 contract opportunity supporting a dynamic marketing and communications environment. This role is responsible for producing, editing, and managing high-quality digital content that supports brand goals and strengthens audience engagement. The position blends creativity, technical production skills, and project coordination to ensure digital assets such as web content, email campaigns, social media content and multimedia assets are delivered accurately and on schedule. Additionally, this role will provide backup support for HTML email design and development, including working within existing templates and delivering rapid-turnaround updates when needed. What You Bring: 2-5+ years of experience producing digital content within marketing, communications, or digital media environments Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field preferred Strong writing, editing, and digital storytelling abilities Proficiency with HTML for email production and ability to work within pre-built templates while building additional elements, as needed Experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, or Adobe Experience Manager Familiarity with design and multimedia tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Figma Understanding of SEO, UX, accessibility, and digital marketing best practices Ability to manage multiple projects with short turnaround timelines Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams Preferred Experience Experience with marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or Mailchimp Familiarity with analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or social media insights tools Experience with video editing or motion graphics tools including Premiere Pro, After Effects or similar tools Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment with changing priorities What You'll Do: Content Creation & Production Produce, edit, and publish digital content across web, email, and social platforms Develop multimedia assets including images, videos, animations and interactive content Write, proofread and optimize copy for different digital channels Collaborate with designers, copywriters and marketing teams to execute creative concepts Website & Email Content Management Update and maintain website content using CMS platforms Build and format HTML email campaigns, landing pages and templates Ensure all content adheres to accessibility, UX, and SEO standards Provide backup support for HTML email design and development on an on-call basisProject Coordination Manage content production timelines and ensure on-time delivery Maintain content calendars and coordinate with marketing teams for campaign execution Assist with planning and executing digital marketing initiatives Quality Assurance & Optimization Conduct proofreading and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and brand alignment Test email campaigns across devices and email clients to ensure responsiveness Review performance metrics and recommend improvements to increase engagement Digital Asset Management Organize and maintain digital content libraries and documentation Ensure version control and consistent file naming conventions Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position is $38 - $45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws. TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity! Required Skills: • AI • Performance • Offers • Content Management • Multimedia • Calendars • MailChimp • Proofreading • Support • Talent Acquisition • Development • Content Creation • Performance Metrics • Authorization • Accessibility • Project Coordination • Transparency • Adobe Creative Suite • Asset Management • Graphics • SEO • Templates • Creativity • Assurance • Compliance • HubSpot • Video • Checks • Salary • Version Control • Figma • Video Editing • Screening • Editing • Compensation • Timelines • Canva • Metrics • Google Analytics • Campaigns • Optimization • Insurance • WordPress • Analytics • Quality Assurance • Communication Skills • Writing • Automation • Digital Marketing • Regulations • Social Media • Records • Education • Email • Documentation • Testing • Planning • HTML • Design • Marketing • Communication • Management

Created: 2026-03-12