We’re looking for an experienced HTML Email Developer / Email Designer to help us build high-quality, responsive, and conversion-focused HTML email templates for marketing campaigns and newsletters.
Your work must be pixel-perfect, client-compatible (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Yahoo, etc.), mobile responsive, and follow best practices for email coding.
We will start with 1–2 email templates as a paid trial, then move to ongoing work for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and/or code responsive HTML email templates
- Ensure compatibility across major email clients (especially Outlook)
- Follow best practice email coding standards:
Table-based layout
Inline CSS
Supported fonts and fallback styles
Proper link tracking and image rendering
- Create clean modular templates we can reuse
- Build for dark mode where possible (preferred)
- Optional but valuable: build emails in Mailchimp / Klaviyo / HubSpot, iContact using their template systems
Requirements - *Please only apply if you have:
- Proven experience building HTML emails (not web pages)
- Strong understanding of:
Email client quirks (Outlook rendering issues)
Media queries + responsive layout
Button compatibility + fallback styling
Image scaling + retina support
- Familiarity with testing tools such as:
Litmus or Email on Acid (preferred)
- Ability to provide both desktop and mobile versions
- Quick turnaround and clear communication
Deliverables (Per Email Template) - For each email template we request:
- HTML file (editable, production-ready)
- Inline CSS
- Web-safe fallback fonts
- Image slicing/export (if needed)
- Email tested or validated across major clients
- If requested: email built into platform (Klaviyo/Mailchimp,iContact etc.)
Example Projects We Need
We typically require:
- Promotional campaign emails
- Newsletter layouts
- Product launch emails
- Event invitation emails
- Automated flows (welcome series, abandoned cart, etc.)
What to Include in Your Proposal - To be considered, please include:
- Links to 2–3 HTML email examples you’ve built (screenshots + HTML preview preferred)
- Confirm that you understand email client limitations (especially Outlook)
- Confirm what tools you use for testing
- Your rate per email template (design only, code only, or both)
- Your typical turnaround time
Optional Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
- Dark mode optimization
- AMP for Email (advanced)
- MJML or Foundation for Emails
- Klaviyo / Mailchimp / HubSpot, iContact template building
- Copywriting or conversion-focused design
- Accessibility best practices (ARIA labels, contrast, semantic layout)
First Task (Paid Trial)
We will start with:
- 1 promotional email (desktop + mobile)
- Includes: HTML + compatibility-ready code
- Must be consistent with our brand guidelines (we’ll provide)
If successful, we’ll offer ongoing monthly work.