Email Developer (Marketing Automation)

Company Description

Vakils is a marketing communications development company that specializes in Digital Media, Packaging Artwork, Regulatory Services, and Financial Reporting. Leveraging the latest technologies, Vakils delivers value through seamless, reliable processes and a focus on precise execution. With experience across regions including Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia, Latin America, and the United States, Vakils serves global clients such as J&J, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Santen Pharma, and Kyowa Kirin. As a subsidiary of Vakil & Sons Pvt. Ltd., a pioneer in printing and publishing, Vakils continues its legacy of excellence in supporting its clients' business success.

Role Overview: We are seeking a Technical Email Developerwho excels at translating complex Figma/PSD designs into pixel-perfect, high-performance responsive HTML/CSS code. You will be the bridge between thecreative design team and themarketing automation platforms, ensuring every campaign is technically sound, responsive, and ready for deployment in SFMC or Other CRM Platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Template Development: Build, test, and troubleshoot highly responsive HTML/CSS email templates from the designs.
• Component-Based Building:Develop reusable "Content Blocks" in SFMC to allow for faster campaign assembly.
• SFMC Execution: Assist in setting up journeys, automations, and dynamic content blocks within Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Content Builder, Journey Builder).
• Dynamic Personalization:Use scripting languages (like AMPscript or basic Logic) to create personalized experiences for different customer segments.
• QA & Testing:Conduct rigorous testing using tools like Litmus or Email on Acid to ensure 100% rendering accuracy across Outlook, Gmail, iOS, and Android.
• CRM Data Flow:Work within the CRM ecosystem to ensure subscriber lists and data extensions are correctly mapped for deployment.
• Continuous Improvement:Stay updated on email coding best practices, including dark mode optimization and accessibility (A11y).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Advanced HTML/CSS: Expert knowledge of table-based layouts and inline styling specific to email development.
• Platform Experience: Familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) is a significant advantage.
• CRMLiteracy: Experience working with (or a solid understanding of) CRM systems like Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Responsive Design: Deep understanding of media queries and fluid layouts.
• Testing Rigor: Experience with cross-client testing platforms (Litmus/Email on Acid/Browserstack).
• Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot rendering issues in "problem" clients like Outlook.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of AMPscript or SSJS.
• Experience with SQL for data segmentation.
• Graphic design skills (Adobe Creative Suite / Figma).