Job description
Job details
- Location: Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea
- Work mode: Hybrid
- Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
- Salary: GBP 38,000 - 42,000 per year
Role overview
Swan Creative is seeking a Lead Front End Developer to join their digital team in Leigh-on-Sea. This hybrid role combines technical leadership with creative problem-solving to deliver high-performance WordPress websites for growing clients. You'll collaborate with directors, creatives, and the digital team to shape the studio's web offering while mentoring developers and driving best practices in front-end development.
Job details
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea with a hybrid work model: 3 days in the studio and 2 days remote. The salary range is £38,000 to £42,000 per annum depending on experience. The role focuses on WordPress development with emphasis on performance, creativity, and scalability for client projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead front-end development for WordPress websites balancing creativity and performance
- Collaborate with directors, creatives, and digital team on web projects
- Mentor and support junior developers in best practices and technical standards
- Architect scalable front-end solutions that support long-term client growth
- Drive technical innovation and evolve the studio's web development offering
Requirements
- 7+ years of front-end development experience with strong WordPress expertise
- Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks
- Proven leadership experience guiding technical teams and projects
- Strong understanding of web performance optimization and accessibility standards
- Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and creative stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating creative, high-performance web projects
Benefits
- Hybrid working: 3 days studio, 2 days remote
- Collaborative creative studio environment
- Opportunity to shape web development strategy
- Work on diverse client projects