Creative Technologist

Creative Technologist

Location: Medford or Portland
Employment Type: Full Time

Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway  

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is one of the largest global automotive retailers providing a wide array of products and services throughout the ownership lifecycle with a vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire.  

With a mission of "Growth Powered by People," we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets.  

Our success is fueled by four core values:  

·         Earning Customers for Life  

·         Improving Constantly  

·         Taking Personal Ownership  

·         Having Fun  

Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel.  

We’d love to have you join us on our journey!  

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a technically curious, design-savvy Creative Technologist with 3-5 years of hands-on development to support the development and execution of dynamic, on-brand digital experiences across email, web, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC). This role will serve as a key support partner to our Creative Technologist Manager, helping bring ideas to life with clean, responsive code and scalable component design.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity and code, with a strong eye for detail and the ability to contribute independently.

What You’ll Do:  

• 2–4+ years of hands-on experience building responsive email and web experiences

• Build responsive email and web experiences using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (including jQuery or Vue.js)

• Develop and maintain components for SFMC using AMPscript and SSJS

• Translate Figma (or Sketch) designs into pixel-perfect, accessible, production-ready code

• Conduct QA, rendering, and link testing across browsers, devices, and email clients

• Work independently while aligning with Creative Technologist Manager on standards, timelines, and direction

• Collaborate with back-end developers and UX/UI designers to ensure usability and consistency

• Maintain and contribute to internal design systems, component libraries, and documentation

• Initiate and execute longer-term improvements to process efficiency, quality, and technical debt reduction

• Solve complex technical challenges related to performance, responsiveness, and scalability

• Plan and manage sprints or issue queues in collaboration with the broader team, supporting team efficiency and leadership development

• Write clear functional requirement documents and implementation guides

• Contribute to frontend best practices and innovation across marketing technology platforms

• Assist in onboarding or mentoring junior developers or interns as needed, contributing to the culture of growth and collaboration

• Ensure accessibility and compliance with current web standards

• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 4+ years of experience in front-end development, creative technology, or email/web development

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including hands-on experience with modern frameworks/libraries

• Strong experience working within SFMC (AMPscript, SSJS, Cloud Pages, Email Studio, Content Builder)

• Familiarity with Litmus, Email on Acid, and cross-browser testing tools

• Understanding of SEO optimization and frontend performance strategies

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG), responsive design principles, and UX fundamentals

• Experience with Git, CMS tools, and deployment workflows

• Familiarity with Python or SQL is a plus

• Comfortable translating visual design into clean, efficient code

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and solution-oriented

• Portfolio showcasing examples of web or email development work

• Familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud design systems or cross-cloud integrations preferred

• Automotive industry or retail marketing experience is a plus

• Experience contributing to or managing small projects or feature builds

• Understanding of marketing concepts such as customer journeys, A/B testing, personalization, and conversion optimization

We Offer Best-in-Class Industry Benefits:  

• Competitive pay  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Paid Holidays & PTO  

• Short and Long-Term Disability  

• Paid Life Insurance  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan  

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan  

• Lithia Learning Center  

• Vehicle Purchase Discounts  

• Wellness Programs  

Qualifications:  

• High School graduate or equivalent required  

• 18 years or older  

• We are a drug-free workplace  

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.