The ideal candidate is self-motivated to combine the art of design with the latest frameworks of programming The Front-end Developer is primarily responsible for the development of interactive campaigns for display media, building dynamic content loading frameworks, robust web and mobile applications, key player in the translation of creative design in to actual code and taking an active role in bridging the gap between visual design and technical implementation with focus on brand quality and consistency
Key Tasks And Responsibilities Include
Analyse the campaign/project requirement, brand guidelines, functional specifications and build appropriate products and/or solutions
Build reusable code and libraries
Ensure technical feasibility of visual designs
Optimise application for maximum speed, scalability and performance
A quick learner with the ability to develop and deliver required brand knowledge
Work cohesively with Project Managers, Technical Lead, production and QA teams to ensure deliverables are to time and quality
Proactive in nature, identifying the risks, issues and improvement opportunities, and communicate through appropriate channels
Directly responsible for the technical and creative quality of Hogarth’s Digital products
Responsible for contributing to central pool of technical knowledge and sharing of best practices with other staff
Staying abreast of digital methodologies and technologies in the industry, and ensure continuous learning and improvement of self
Requirements
Between 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role in the marketing creative, advertisement, or digital agencies
Passionate in building UI designs for online display ads and web/mobile applications
Must Have
Proficient understanding of web markup language, specifically HTML5, CSS3
Ability to build JavaScript libraries hand-coded from scratch
Hands-on and in-depth understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery, Angular JS and other popular media queries
Hands-on experienced in converting visual designs into interactive code using appropriate scripts and frameworks
Knowledgeable in object-oriented scripting, with best practice approach
Understanding of usability concerns and experience in delivering standard compliant (W3C, XHTML) code
Good communication skills, and interpersonal skills under demanding timescales and clients
Good To Have
Excellent knowledge in building responsive web templates, with a mobile-first approach
Confident personality with a ‘can-do’ service attitude
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Able to adapt to new working methods & practice technology advances
Be able to work independently as well as inclusively in a team
Positive and proactive attitude towards problem solving, tight deadlines, and mostly importantly in supporting colleagues
Preferred
Experience in using ad-serving platforms like DoubleClick, Sizmek, Celtra, and emailer templates
Knowledge in server-side languages like PHP, Node JS
Experience in developing UI for CMS-based websites and eCommerce sites
Hogarth Worldwide is a leading creative production company, producing advertising and marketing content for many of the world’s most famous brands, across all media around the world. Hogarth was founded over 10 years ago and has grown from a start-up to over 4,000 people, across 28 cities worldwide and is now part of the WPP family. Our rapid growth continues to drive us forward making Hogarth an exciting place to work and a great place to achieve your career ambitions.
As part of the rapid and consistent growth the company has undergone over its first ten years since initial start-up, we are expanding our services and capabilities in Chennai across Moving Image, Print, Digital and Transcreation Production. Our Global Delivery Centre operation in Chennai is located in the prestigious DLF Cybercity campus, the largest operational IT SEZ in Southern India. The Chennai operation is a strategically important large-scale production hub that services all of our global hubs.
