Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Front-End Web Developer with Design experience to join our innovative marketing agency. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of modern web development technologies and techniques, web design and experience working closely with marketing teams to build high-performance, conversion-focused websites.
You’ll be responsible for translating creative designs into responsive and interactive websites that align with our client’s marketing objectives. A deep understanding of effective design, UX/UI, SEO, and web performance is essential. You’ll work closely with marketing strategists, designers, and backend developers to deliver cutting-edge, optimized websites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Work closely with Client Services to deliver each step of projects within scope and deadlines.
- Web Development: Create responsive, visually appealing, and user-friendly websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other front-end technologies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with designers, content creators, and digital marketing teams to ensure website designs align with client branding and marketing goals.
- UX/UI Design: Develop intuitive, visually engaging user interfaces that prioritize user experience and brand consistency across web and mobile platforms.
- Design Collaboration: Collaborate closely with designers to create pixel-perfect web designs, ensuring that creative concepts are translated seamlessly into functional code.
- Wireframing & Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual mockups using design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD to present design concepts and gather feedback from stakeholders.
- Brand Alignment: Ensure that all web assets and page designs align with the client’s brand identity and visual style guidelines.
- Design-Driven Problem Solving: Use design thinking methodologies to solve complex user interface challenges, ensuring that form and function meet user needs.
- CMS Integration: Implement and manage Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress, Shopify, or custom-built solutions.
- SEO Optimization: Collaborate with SEO specialists to ensure on-page SEO best practices (e.g., proper heading structures, meta tags, and alt attributes) are implemented.
- Performance Optimization: Ensure websites are fast, optimized for all devices, and adhere to best practices for performance (e.g., reducing page load times and optimizing assets).
- UX/UI: Implement user-friendly, accessible web interfaces, ensuring an intuitive user experience across desktop and mobile devices.
- Testing & Debugging: Conduct regular testing to ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility. Troubleshoot and fix issues as they arise.
- Version Control: Utilize Git or other version control systems for project collaboration and code management.
- Marketing Integration: Implement tracking pixels, forms, and analytics tools like Google Analytics, GTM, or HubSpot to measure website performance and conversion goals.
- Ongoing Maintenance: Ensure regular updates, security patches, and content refreshes are performed on existing websites.
- Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, new front-end technologies, and best practices to continually improve the development process.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficient in Web Technologies: Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and frameworks like Bootstrap, React, or Vue.js.
- Experience with CMS: Expertise in building, customizing, and maintaining WordPress, Shopify, or other CMS platforms.
- Design Tools: Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Figma, Sketch, or similar tools.
- Responsive Design: Proven experience building responsive websites with a mobile-first approach with a strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout..
- UX/UI Design: Solid understanding of UX/UI principles and web accessibility standards (e.g., ADA compliance).
- SEO Knowledge: Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and tools (Yoast, Ahrefs, SEMrush).
- Web Performance: Understanding of website performance optimization techniques (e.g., lazy loading, CDN usage, and image compression).
- Version Control: Experience with Git and GitHub or similar version control platforms.
- Marketing Tools Integration: Familiarity with Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and CRM tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, or Marketo.
- Problem-Solving: Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with an ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a marketing or agency setting.
- 3-5 years of front end development experience
- 3-5 years of WordPress experience
- Familiarity with A/B testing and conversion rate optimization (CRO).
- Understanding of marketing principles and how they apply to web development (e.g., user journeys, lead generation, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of backend technologies (PHP, MySQL, etc.) for more seamless collaboration with backend developers.
Soft Skills:
- Collaboration: Strong communication and teamwork skills to work alongside marketing, design, and backend teams.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in translating design to code and ensuring pixel-perfect implementation.
This role is hybrid and requires in-person days so candidates should be local and within a reasonable commute.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Front-end development: 2 years (Required)
- CSS: 2 years (Required)
- WordPress: 3 years (Required)