T Brand Studio is a fast-growing team of energetic developers, engineers, designers and writers developing single page applications, compelling and accurate data-visualizations and engaging interactive experiences on multiple devices.
We are hiring a front-end developer to develop advertising projects, spearhead web development initiatives, and prototype interesting and novel solutions for our storytelling needs. In addition to production work, a good candidate will have a particular interest in leveraging information design and data visualisation to build small-to-mid size digital products such as scrollable data stories, dashboards, and interactive reports.
Our role is spearheading high quality web technology in collaboration with UX engineers, creative technologists, designers and producers in a high-speed, fast turnaround environment. The front-end dev will work closely with our creative teams to help brands leverage the multimedia storytelling power of The New York Times platform.
Responsibilities and Key Areas of Accountability:
Implement reusable high end web products, specifically single page sponsored content experiences, mobile integrations, through dynamic ad units Create front-end prototypes using web technologies, including but not limited to HTML5, CSS and JavaScript for responsive development projects Implement designs in HTML5 for multiple devices Support client relationships directly and indirectly, including participating on client calls to discuss technical executions and strategy with Production, UX, Editorial and Design
Requirements:
Proven track record of creating and contributing to open sourced projects Working of a wide variety of frameworks and web technologies (aka Backbone, D3, Ajax and JSON API’s, etc.) Experience with online media and digital-related environment (publisher, brand, or agency) is a big plus Proven record of technical knowledge as it relates to web development, the ability to know what can be done and carrying it through implementation Portfolio demonstrating development skills including JavaScript, web and responsive design Proven skill in verbal and written communication; comfort with pitching ideas Full stack development experience is a plus Native mobile app development is a big plus Solid understanding of UI/UX design and high interest in investing and developing new experiences for all devices Ability to handle simultaneous projects, small and large, in a fast-paced environment Thick skin and a top-notch sense of humor
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