• Front-End Web Designer will translate of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. This position will work with product and the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation(link removed) This individual will be responsible for all aspects of the presentation layer development including HTML markup, CSS styling, JavaScript functionality and unit testing.

Job Functions

 

Front End Web Development (HTML5, CSS, Responsive Design)

• Create functional website pages from designs with experience in designing/developing cross-platform and cross-browser

• Develop well-structured, maintainable CSS/CSS3, jQuery, JavaScript and HTML/HTML5 to build out large-scale, responsive websites

• Build reusable code and libraries for future use

• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs

• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end

• Collaborate with product, back-end developers and web designers

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in small teams

Testing & Performance

• Work with development and QA teams to code HTML/CSS/JavaScript, test, and verify projects through the development process

• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability

• Constantly review and improve frontend performance

• Site optimization for SEO and page performance

 

Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education:

BS Degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent training/experience

Experience:

• 3 - 4 years Strong Design Experience

• 3 – 4 years of experience with HTML/HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, and jQuery

• 1 - 2 years of experience with JS frameworks

• Responsive design techniques and practices

• Experience with source control such as Git preferred

• In-depth understanding of the development process (design, development, deployment)

• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment, organize and prioritize work independently, and meet tight deadlines

• Strong Self Starter – if something is wrong, the client does not want an individual to wait around