Front End Developer
Posted 2 days ago by ISR RECRUITMENT LIMITED
£700 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
City of London, Greater London
Summary: The role of Senior Front-End Developer (Creative Technologist) involves leading the development of advanced digital experiences for a major US tech platform. This position requires extensive front-end development expertise and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality execution of creative ideas. The role is remote-first with one day per week in central London, emphasizing both technical and creative contributions. Candidates should have a strong background in modern web technologies and a passion for innovation in digital design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of high-performance digital experiences and prototypes.
- Collaborate with the Technology Director, Lead Visual Designer, and Offshore Development team.
- Translate conceptual ideas into technical solutions while influencing architectural decisions.
- Ensure creative ideas are technically achievable and executed to high standards.
- Engage with global and cross-functional teams, communicating effectively with both technical and creative stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Minimum of 7 years’ professional front-end development experience.
- Expert knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and modern build pipelines.
- Experience with animation frameworks such as GSAP, Lottie, or Framer Motion.
- Advanced experience integrating APIs, headless CMS platforms, and cloud-based architectures.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with technical and creative stakeholders.
- Desirable: Experience with web-based 3D technologies and exposure to AI or machine-learning workflows.
- Previous experience in digital agencies or creative studios.
Salary (Rate): £700/day
City: City of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Front-End Developer (Creative Technologist)
6-month contract (initially)
Market Rates
Inside IR35
Remote Working (plus x1 day per week in central London)
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Senior Creative Technologist / Senior Front-End Developer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Client Design Practice for a $bn US tech platform and influence the delivery of globally recognised digital experiences,
Joining a forward-thinking organisation at the intersection of design, technology and innovation, where you will help define how advanced prototypes and production-ready digital platforms are conceived, engineered and delivered, while working within a highly creative and technically ambitious environment.
You will be consulting alongside the Technology Director, Lead Visual Designer and an established Offshore Development team to ensure creative ideas are not only technically achievable but executed to an exceptional standard.
You will operate as a senior technical voice within the business, translating conceptual ideas into high-performance digital experiences while influencing architectural and technology decisions across a range of complex projects.
NB: This role is remote-first, with collaborative in-person sessions in the central London office one day per week.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- A proven pedigree with a minimum of 7 years’ professional front-end development experience, including senior or leadership responsibilities
- Expert knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, React and modern build pipelines
- Experienced in delivering technically complex prototypes and digital products with a strong background in creative technology and interactive digital experience development
- Advanced experience with animation frameworks such as GSAP, Lottie or Framer Motion, with experience integrating APIs, headless CMS platforms and cloud-based architectures
- Demonstrated experience collaborating across global and cross-functional teams, possessing strong communication skills with ability to engage both technical and creative stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience with web-based 3D technologies including Three.js, WebGL or shader development
- Exposure to AI or machine-learning driven creative workflows
- Previous experience within digital agencies, creative studios or innovation environments
Applications:
Please contact Edward here at ISR Recruitment to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technology solutions within their sector through innovation and transformational technology?