Creative Frontend Developer | Entertainment Brands | Remote Options (PST hours) | $80,000 - $110,000 + Benefits 

The Company
Specialising in web development, design and branding, this well-known full-service digital agency is always crafting the next big thing for youth entertainment brands. They are a group of creatively focused digital experts with an obsession for quality and a passion for people. They solve real business challenges by connecting entertainment brands with their fans. The websites and supporting digital products they create help share brand stories with new audiences across the globe. With clients like Nintendo, this role is sure to keep you engaged, excited and of course, thoroughly entertained! They offer exceptional work/life balance as well as 4 weeks of annual leave.

The Position 
In this role, you will lead development projects, set up new project environments, and contribute to the design and maintenance of their internal development standards. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality code by conducting reviews and testing. Your expertise in current design and prototyping tools and UX principles will contribute to the creation of user-centric, accessible, and engaging digital experiences. A major part of your role will be to collaborate with the Delivery team to ensure projects align with the timeline and plan.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead development projects and project teams.
• Research and deploy new technologies for creative development.
• Maintain and refine internal development standards, libraries, frameworks, and systems.
• Ensure high-quality code through conducting reviews and testing.
• Participate in peer reviews of solution designs and related code.
• Collaborate with the Delivery team to develop project plans, ensuring projects align with plan and timeline.

Requirements:

• BSc/BA in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of web projects delivery in an agency environment.
• Expertise in writing semantic HTML, modular CSS, and performant JavaScript.
• Expertise with GSAP, WebGL, SVG.
• A love of animation and creative execution in frontend builds.
• Experience with NodeJs, React, and version control (GIT).
• Familiarity with current design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision Studio, Webflow, Axure RP, etc.).
• Strong understanding of UX principles, including user-centricity, consistency, hierarchy, context, user control, and accessibility (ADA WCAG 2.0 protocols).
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to deal with ambiguity, and exercise sound business judgment.
• Excellent written communication, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary:We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and skills.
• Ample paid time off:To ensure our team maintains a healthy work-life balance, we provide generous paid time off allowances (4 weeks)
• Health & lifestyle benefits:We care about your health and well-being. Our comprehensive health benefits cover a variety of lifestyle and wellness needs.
• Skill set development benefits:We value continuous learning and provide opportunities for skill development, including courses, workshops, and seminars.
• Holiday office closures:We respect the importance of cultural, national, and local celebrations. Our offices close on both Canadian and U.S. holidays, allowing our team to observe these significant occasions in their own way.

This is a career-focused organisation looking for someone who is as passionate about digital entertainment as they are! With a tonne of fun exciting brands, this role is a great fit for a creative coder with an obsession for entertainment brands. If that sounds like you, don’t hesitate in sending through an application.