Remote (During Lockdown) \| In-House Creative Team \| 16 Hours per Week \| £20 per Hour
Sunny Art Centre is seeking a highly skilled Part-Time Freelance Front-End Developer to join our in-house creative team as soon as possible (working remotely during lockdown). This role is ideal for an experienced developer with a strong eye for UI/UX design, performance optimisation, and interactive user experience.
We require a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience as a Web Developer, UI Developer, JavaScript Expert, or Front-End Engineer across commercial or open-source projects.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please apply with:
Your CV
Live links to previous web commissions demonstrating your suitability for this role
Applications without portfolio links WILL NOT be considered.
Links may be included directly in:
Your CV, or
Your Indeed cover letter section
The Position
You will play a key role in translating user needs and business goals into seamless, interactive digital experiences. Working closely with our designer and back-end developer, you will bridge the gap between graphic design and technical implementation, helping define how the application both looks and functions.
You must be technically confident, design-aware, and a strong problem solver with excellent communication skills. You will also contribute to performance optimisation, accessibility, and usability best practices.
Key Responsibilities
You will work closely with the Project Manager, Designer, and Back-End Developer to create responsive, high-performance interfaces across all devices. Your role will include:
Translating UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality front-end code
Creating elegant, responsive, and interactive user interfaces
Gaining continuous feedback from users, customers, and team members
Monitoring website performance and usability issues (e.g. via Smartlook)
Writing functional requirement documents and technical guides
Creating high-quality mockups and prototypes
Developing reusable, well-documented code and libraries
Optimising applications for:
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Maximum speed
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Maximum scalability
Designing new features and maintaining existing ones
Collaborating closely with back-end developers and designers to improve usability
Supporting troubleshooting, integration, and performance issues
Staying up to date with emerging front-end technologies
You’re a Great Fit If You:
Enjoy solving complex technical problems
Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving design \& technology environment
Work confidently independently and within a team
Are a strong communicator who values collaboration
Enjoy sharing knowledge and best practices
Are detail-driven and committed to high-quality, innovative work
Essential Skills \& Qualifications
You must demonstrate strong experience in:
HTML5 \& CSS3
JavaScript or TypeScript
JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery, AJAX
SASS, LESS, Bootstrap, CSS Grid
Using complex REST APIs
Strong understanding of:
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Cross-browser compatibility
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Asynchronous request handling
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Partial page updates \& AJAX
Client-side build \& configuration tools
Debugging using Chrome Developer Tools
Testing tools such as Webpack, Jasmine, Karma
Version control with Git, Mercurial, or SVN
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker)
Basic knowledge of Photoshop or GIMP for small image changes (preferred)
Desirable (Bonus Skills)
Knowledge of Ember.js and Ruby
Exposure to full-stack development
Strong understanding of SEO principles
Pay \& Working Hours
Hourly Rate: £20 per hour
Contract Type: Freelance
Hours: 16 hours per week
Working Arrangement: Remote during lockdown, collaborating with the in-house creative team