
smartdept. inc. is searching for a Marketing Automation & Email Experience Manager for a medical device industry client located in Sunnyvale, CA. The ideal candidate will come with 3–5+ years of experience. This is a year long contract, primarily remote with purposeful onsite with the possibility of extension.
This role blends creative email design with hands-on Marketo execution. You’ll build visually compelling emails and landing pages, execute global campaigns, optimize workflows, and collaborate with creative, brand, and regional marketing teams to ensure exceptional customer experiences.
Design and build responsive, mobile-friendly, dark-mode-optimized emails and landing pages using Marketo and Knak.
Develop, launch, and optimize Marketo programs for email sends, nurtures, webinars, and events.
Code and troubleshoot HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Velocity scripting for personalized experiences.
Conduct QA, rendering tests, and deliverability checks through Email on Acid, Litmus, or Knak.
Run A/B tests, analyze metrics, and recommend improvements in design, segmentation, and engagement.
Collaborate with stakeholders on UX/UI, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.
Explore new personalization methods, automation techniques, and integrations to enhance customer journeys.
3–5 years of hands-on Marketo experience; proficiency in Knak, Litmus, or Email on Acid.
Advanced HTML/CSS and strong responsive email development skills.
Experience designing and testing email and landing page templates.
Working knowledge of JavaScript and Velocity scripting.
Familiarity with Figma, Photoshop, or Dreamweaver.
Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder alignment skills.
Keen eye for detail, design, and brand consistency.
B.S. degree preferred.
2–3+ years building emails and landing pages.
Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, healthcare).
Exposure to Veeva PromoMats or other content approval tools.
Understanding of marketing data standards, GDPR, and automation best practices.

smartdept. is a nationwide creative, digital, and marketing talent resource. We provide companies with remote, hybrid, and on-site freelance, contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire candidates. Our ability to service customers of all sizes, while still taking a boutique approach to service, allows us the best chance to cultivate the successful relationships we value.
What we staff:
Marketing
account coordinator / executive
account manager
agency account supervisor
account director
account planner
media buyer/planner
brand / product manager
marketing manager
marketing strategist
channel manager
promotions manager
public relations manager
event planner / manager
merchandising
direct marketing
circulation specialist
market researcher
consumer insights
data analyst
database / CRM manager
web analyst
SEO / SEM manager
online marketing manager
digital strategist / CMO
marketing manager
marketing director / CMO
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art directors
creative directors
illustrators
production artists
technical writers
proofreaders/editors
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project managers
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