Small Team, focused skills
Work at HQ
HQ started with a simple idea: let’s create the company we would want to work for. We wanted to create our ideal work environment, work with ambitious people, chase new technologies, and build cool things. That continues today.
True flexibility
We sincerely believe in a work/life balance — this often feels like lip service, but we take it seriously. For example:
- You’re invited to leave Sunday for a 3-day bike tour through the desert.
- You win out-of-state concert tickets, but you need to leave like right now to make it in time.
- The local shelter just posted some puppies, and you’re leaving immediately to adopt one.
These are all true reasons some of us have stepped away from work, and it’s never required anything more than a courtesy update to teammates: “Here’s a quick update on my workload, everything’s taken care of, and I’ll be unavailable until [X time].” That’s the honest reality at HQ.
What matters is producing great work and making clients happy. We don’t require anyone to come into the office (though we love in-person time when it makes sense, and some of us prefer working there). You truly never need to ask permission to leave, work at home, go on vacation, etc. Doing great work is the only requirement.
What we offer
Benefits
We don't have multiple layers of management, and you don't need permission to try something new.
Sometimes a new idea makes our jaws drop; sometimes it flops and we have to try a different approach. Either way, the experience gained is always valuable. We work with the most cutting-edge technologies and push the envelope with new methods. We move too fast to ever get bored.
Work
In person
We have a beautiful office on the top floor of a hundred-year-old building in downtown Ogden. For those in the greater Wasatch area, we love in-person time when it makes sense. We also love hosting team members from out of state that visit. Our Guadalajara team also regularly meets in person.
Work
From home
HQ has been remote-friendly, even before Covid made work-from-home a normal thing. We’ve optimized processes that make remote work actually work.
Variety is the spice of life
Since we don’t specialize in particular industries or client types, our work is always custom. We get to learn and experience all kinds of new things along the way (including, but not limited to, attending a funeral industry convention and flying in WWII planes). These experiences help us understand our partners and their users better. Think ‘bespoke’ instead of ‘mass-produced.’
One of the greatest things about working at an agency is the huge variety of projects, industries, technologies, and people you get to work with.
Why work at HQ? You can’t fake culture
Actions speak louder than words, and we encourage applicants to reach out to team members, past or present, to hear what working at HQ is like. That said, these are some culture things we care about.
01
Team bonding
Team breakfasts, bowling, team ski days, video games, pre-work hikes, team BBQs, movie premiers... [Insert your great idea here.]
02
We get crazy
We’re always discussing “the next HQ activity.” Generic Italian Restaurant™ isn’t catering while a talking head lulls us to sleep — we’re skydiving. Because hey, when you’re dropped out of a plane with us, you’re family.
03
Laid back. Seriously.
Casual Fridays are outdated and kinda insulting (please pass it on): You’re an adult with good judgment; wear what you want. Lay on the couch to ponder a solution. Go for a jog. Whatever it takes to do great work.
04
Geek out
Whoever you may be, that’s who we want on our team. We thrive on the variety of interests and personalities we have with us.
05
Your genuine self
Game of Thrones is over, but while it was airing, Monday afternoon watch parties were a sacred time for much of our team. Work shouldn’t only be about working: We form genuine friendships.
06
We avoid stress
Every great job will require putting your nose to the grindstone. But generally, we firmly believe work shouldn’t be stressful. When it gets that way, we make adjustments. Burnout is not a virtue.
Explore openings
Whether you’re looking to design, build, update, or refresh an existing app or website, we can help. Even if we’re not a good fit, we will help point you to somebody who might be.
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