Front End Web Developer

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Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for todays always on, AI driven marketing world.

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A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Thats why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a Front End Developer do at Hogarth?

The Front-End Developer needs to build/modify responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. based on the visual briefs. The Front-End Developer has to work on localization of the page based on the assets provided, which includes updating links, images and text, in accordance with the client’s coding standards.

You must be enthusiastic about technology and constantly look at the next innovation. On top of possessing strong oral, interpersonal, and organizational abilities, you must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility and tolerance are a necessity. You will be rewarded with training and mentoring from the senior development team within an excellent team atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new digital assets as identified by supervisor and management
• Modify existing code to accommodate for a locale – including changing image paths, server-side includes (SSI), file names, directories, other elements, and other development tasks
• Ensure all your work is performed according to the brief and the minimum requirements for each client
• Develop fast and efficiently to meet tight deadlines
• Produce digital assets in several languages
• Update and amend existing assets
• Maintain client digital assets to the best of your ability using clean, accessible mark-up according to the latest web standards
• Help and advice project managers with client’s digital requests
• Keep an eye on the latest trends to help boost development efficiencies
• Awareness of the client’s mobile platform with the ability to build solutions that take advantage of the latest operating system features while remaining performant on the latest devices
  
  

Requirements

• Open for fresh graduates, as long as with strong foundation with HTML/HTML5 & CSS/CSS3
• BA degree in computer science, MIS, or related experience with a grasp on data structures and algorithms
• Able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organised
• Expertise in web languages and standard technologies, including version control systems (SVN and GIT), repositories and build tools (Grunt, Gulp)
• Proficiency in HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3 and JavaScript/JQuery
• Exposure to Front-End Frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation) & Responsive development experience
• Image manipulation software (Photoshop, Fireworks) and able to slice elements out of a PSD
• Self-starter who can hand-code front-end NOT using any WYSIWYG tools like Dreamweaver and keen to learn new technologies
• Clear understanding of Usability
• Proficient in developing to W3C Standards
• Knowledge of the challenges of email newsletter builds
• Progressive enhancement and graceful degradation
• Experience in working with Bash shell
• Experience with optimization for mobile devices and familiarity with responsive and adaptive methods
• Excellent attention to detail
• Amenable to work in BGC in a hybrid/onsite set-up
  
  

Why work here:

At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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