Job Description
Job Title: HTML Email Designer / Developer
Location: 100% Remote, US-Based
Position Type: 6 mos. W-2 Contract – Retainer / Ad-Hoc Engagement, Potential for Extension
Estimated Annual Hours: 80–100 hours per year
Start Date: April 1, 2026
Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for a skilled HTML Email Designer / Developer to support a dynamic marketing communications environment. This is a remote contract opportunity operating under a retainer-style engagement model.
This role serves as backup coverage for an internal HTML email designer, stepping in when coverage is needed due to PTO, illness, or extended absence. The engagement is on-call and ad-hoc, meaning workload will vary significantly throughout the year.
Candidates must be comfortable with inconsistent hours and occasional short-notice requests, while maintaining strong responsiveness and availability when support is required.
What You'll Do (Skills Used in This Position)
The contractor will provide HTML email design and development support, including:
Develop and update HTML newsletters using established templates
Build custom HTML email campaigns based on provided creative designs
Convert visual designs into fully functional HTML email templates
Ensure emails render properly across:
Email clients (Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, etc.)
Browsers
Mobile and desktop devices
Maintain clean, deliverable HTML email structure
Test and validate emails for cross-client and cross-device compatibility
Support occasional quick-turn email development requests during coverage periods
Primary Technologies
Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with:
HTML (email-specific development)
CSS
Responsive email design
Email templating and rendering across multiple email platforms
Helpful but not required:
Basic familiarity with Photoshop or design tools
What You Bring
Approximately 5+ years of HTML email development experience
Demonstrated expertise with responsive email design
Strong understanding of cross-client email compatibility
Experience converting design files into HTML email templates
Ability to work both within existing templates and create custom templates
Strong attention to detail in email rendering and formatting
Ability to respond quickly and collaborate effectively during active coverage periods
Comfort working in an ad-hoc, retainer-based engagement model
Portfolio Requirement
Candidates ideally will provide a portfolio of HTML email work, including examples such as:
Marketing emails
Newsletters
Campaign emails
Responsive email designs
Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $35 - $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!
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