Lead the development of high-performance, responsive, and accessible user interfaces using Next.js and React
Architect and implement seamless data consumption from our headless CMS APIs, with a strong focus on Craft CMS and GraphQL
Collaborate closely with back-end developers (who manage the PHP/Craft CMS API) to define and refine API contracts, ensuring optimal front-end performance
Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality code (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript)
Implement and maintain state management solutions for complex application logic
Optimize front-end assets and code for maximum speed and scalability, focusing on Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores
Contribute to setting up and maintaining front-end testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines relevant to the front-end environment
Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks across various browsers and devices

5+ years of professional experience in front-end development
Deep expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3/Sass/Tailwind
Experience working with a creative agency is a huge plus!
Expert-level proficiency with Next.js and the broader React ecosystem (including Hooks, Context API, or Redux/Zustand)
Significant, hands-on experience integrating front-end applications with headless CMS platforms, specifically with Craft CMS
GraphQL experience is a must, including proficiency in consuming and querying complex schemas
Strong understanding of static site generation (SSG) and server-side rendering (SSR) principles in Next.js
Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Familiarity with consuming RESTful APIs
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and proactive communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to present to clients, mentor less-experienced developers, and manage project scope
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Senior Front End Creative Developer – Freelance/Contractor

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