Front End Developer

Do you enjoy building things for the web and have an eye for design? Are you curious about how websites work and excited to keep learning? Do you like solving problems, paying attention to the details, and turning designs into functional websites?

We are looking for a Junior Front-End Developer to join our team. You may have formal training, a recent diploma or degree, or 1–2 years of hands-on experience building websites. We’re more interested in your ability to learn, your attention to detail, and your enthusiasm for web development than in having every skill listed below.

In this role, you’ll work with our development and design teams to build, test, and maintain custom websites and web applications for a variety of clients. You’ll have opportunities to work across WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, and custom web development while developing your skills alongside more experienced team members.

Core Skills:

• Good working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3
• Understanding of responsive web design
• Basic JavaScript and/or jQuery experience
• Experience working with Figma designs
• Some experience with WordPress, including editing themes and templates
• Basic understanding of PHP
• Comfortable learning new tools, technologies, and development approaches
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for design

Preferred Skills:

• Custom WordPress theme development
• Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and custom post types
• WooCommerce
• SASS/SCSS
• Ajax
• MySQL and databases
• Shopify and Liquid
• React or React Native
• Working with JavaScript libraries
• Building custom solutions to solve client-specific problems

Job Duties:

• Turn Figma designs into responsive websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Build and maintain WordPress websites
• Assist with WooCommerce and Shopify development
• Develop and test interactive website components
• Make updates and improvements to existing websites
• Troubleshoot and solve front-end and WordPress issues
• Work with designers and developers to bring website concepts to life
• Participate in testing, quality assurance, and website launches
• Learn and develop new technical skills as part of your role
• Contribute ideas and suggestions for improving website functionality and user experience

Compensation:
Negotiable based on skills and experience, ranging from $23-27 as a starting point.

How to Apply:
Please email your resume, portfolio, and salary expectation to the attention of Kristina Crowson and Sarah Brown via [email protected].

At this time we are not considering applications from out of the country, and the ideal candidate will work part-time from our Nanaimo office, Tuesday to Thursday.
Fully remote positions are not an option for this role – applicants unable to relocate will not be considered.