Datawords has developed an innovative value proposition by placing multicultural adaptation and international deployment of digital content at the center of an industrial production process.

By combining linguistic, cultural, technical and web marketing expertise, Datawords has become a global leader in digital localization and content management across all digital channels. Today, Datawords employs nearly 900 people across major hubs in Paris, Brussels, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Mexico, Milan, Barcelona and Luxembourg.

As a fast-growing, multicultural and tech-driven company, Datawords offers a unique opportunity to work with leading international brands and contribute to the future of global digital content.

To support our growing production capacity, we are hiring a Senior Email Developer for our office in Makati City, Philippines.

Come and Join a growing and dynamic Group of Digital Communication Agencies located in both great cities in the Philippines - Makati & Cebu

Office Location: Cebu Business Park

Individual contributor

Job Summary

We are looking for a senior profile specialized in HTML email development and newsletter integration to join our Digital Content Team. In this role, you will be responsible for building responsive, visually engaging, and cross-client compatible email campaigns from provided design files.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in HTML/CSS email architecture, table-based layouts, and rendering behavior across all major email clients (including Outlook, Gmail, and Apple Mail). You are fully autonomous in debugging, highly analytical, and able to trace root causes of complex rendering issues to develop solid technical solutions. Hands-on experience with CRM/email delivery platforms-such as Adobe Campaign, Splio, or Salesforce Marketing Cloud-is essential to ensuring seamless, production-ready deployments. Beyond technical proficiency, we need an organized, proactive problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Email Development & Delivery: Develop responsive, accessible, and cross-client compatible HTML email newsletters and templates from design mockups (Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop).
Technical Integration & Platform QA: Integrate code into CRM and email delivery platforms (e.g., Adobe Campaign, Splio, Salesforce Marketing Cloud) and execute pre-deployment QA.
Advanced Debugging: Autonomously identify, troubleshoot, and fix complex HTML/CSS email rendering issues, dark mode anomalies, and client-specific bugs.
Compatibility Optimization: Apply email-safe CSS, VML, ghost tables, and conditional logic to maintain pixel-perfect rendering across modern and legacy email clients (including desktop Outlook).
Testing & Quality Assurance: Leverage email testing suites (Litmus, Email on Acid) to conduct thorough cross-device, cross-browser, and cross-client validation before release.
Template Architecture & Process Improvement: Maintain and expand scalable email design systems, reusable component libraries, and documentation to drive team efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with designers, project managers, and production teams to evaluate technical feasibility, streamline workflows, and meet tight deadlines.
Mentorship & Innovation: Assist in mentoring junior team members, share technical knowledge, and stay current on evolving email rendering standards and industry best practices.
Asset & Specification Extraction: Utilize design tools such as Figma or Photoshop to inspect design files, extract visual assets, and gather exact specifications for accurate email implementation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Multimedia Arts, or a related field (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).
3+ years of experience in HTML email development.
Proven experience building HTML email newsletters from scratch.
Experience working in a digital agency or production environment is an advantage.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.

Required Technical Skills

Experience: 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience in senior-level HTML email development and newsletter integration (agency or production environment preferred).
Core Technical Skills:
HTML/CSS: Table-based layouts, nested tables, inline CSS, embedded CSS, fluid/hybrid layouts, media queries, bulletproof CTAs, image optimization, and dark mode styling.
Outlook-Specific Development: Proficiency with Office Conditional Comments, Ghost Tables, VML (Vector Markup Language) for background images/buttons, DPI scaling fixes, and spacing hacks.
Platforms: Demonstrated hands-on experience working within CRM or ESP environments such as Adobe Campaign, Splio, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, HubSpot, or Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO).
Testing Tools: Active experience using Litmus or Email on Acid for automated cross-client previewing and code analysis.
Soft Skills & Mindset:
Highly autonomous with strong self-direction and technical initiative.
Sharp analytical skills for systematic, root-cause troubleshooting.
Obsessive attention to detail and a commitment to pixel-perfect execution.
Strong time management skills and the ability to thrive under tight project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

Design Tools: Proficiency working directly within Figma or Photoshop to extract assets and specifications.
Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with JavaScript, scripting languages, or dynamic personalization logic used in marketing automation platforms.
Version Control: Knowledge of Git or standard version control systems.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Multimedia Arts, or equivalent practical experience.

Work set-up and working hours:

Shifting Schedule / Monday to Friday
Hybrid Setup

Working at Datawords Philippines, you will enjoy:

Hybrid setup with hybrid allowance
Competitive Salary
Shift incentive
Health Insurance Policy with Dental, Optical and ComPsych coverage
Learning opportunities, access to Linkedin Learning courses
Local and International training/business trip opportunities
Vacation leave, Sick Leave, Offered Leave, Marriage Leave, Birthday Leave
Virtual and Onsite Health and Wellness Programs
Inclusive, Fun and Unique Datawords Culture where EVERYONE MATTERS!

WHO WE ARE

Datawords - International Digital Marketing Powered by Multicultural Technologies.

We see technology from a multicultural point of view, which is why our agency creates and proposes cutting edge solutions and innovations that scale quickly to any market.

We always aim to offer the best multicultural digital experience to our clients, and have acquired several agencies with specific expertise in recent years: Digiprod, an audio-visual production company, Vanksen, a digital strategy company and 87seconds, a creative video agency. In a world driven by disruption, we constantly challenge ourselves to improve our solutions and technology, such as Wezen. We focus both on organic growth and are always on the lookout for interesting acquisitions to complement our existing offering.

Datawords was born out of a vision of communication that transcends all borders to reach the broadest possible audience everywhere across the globe. At the heart of that vision is a mix of technological mastery and communications expertise that drives every aspect of our brand DNA — down to our very name.

Technology may be at the heart of what we do, but people are at the heart of who we are. They are the ones who make Datawords a singular place to work for – and with.

From every corner of the globe, our employees bring not only their local language and culture, but their individual energies, passions and motivations to the job each day. The result is a true melting pot of knowledge, skill and perspective in which solutions are never far away.

As technology advances faster and faster and the world becomes smaller every day, our team is made to change

and grow with the times. Because words and technology are only as meaningful as the people behind them.

Come and Join our Growing and Talented Team at Datawords Philippines!

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success of our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every employee, whatever their abilities, can flourish. Datawords guarantees fairness for all during the recruitment process, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.