job opening Frontend Developer – Creative Digital Agency

Frontend Developer – Creative Digital Agency

Frontend Developer

Creative Digital Agency · Denver, Colorado
💰 $75,000 – $105,000 per year
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
3+ years
Work Model
Hybrid
Posted Date
Mar 7, 2026

About Creative Digital Agency

Creative Digital Agency is a boutique digital studio based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in creating stunning web experiences for forward-thinking brands. With a team of 25 talented designers, developers, and strategists, we’ve been crafting award-winning digital products for over 8 years.

Our client roster includes exciting startups, established consumer brands, and mission-driven organizations. We pride ourselves on delivering work that’s not just visually beautiful, but also technically excellent and highly performant. Quality and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything we do.

🎨 What Makes Us Different
We’re not a corporate agency with rigid processes. We’re a creative studio where your ideas matter, you have direct client interaction, and you can see the immediate impact of your work. Plus, we actually respect work-life balance!

The Role

We’re seeking a talented Frontend Developer who is passionate about crafting beautiful, performant web experiences. You’ll work on diverse projects for clients ranging from innovative startups to established brands, bringing creative designs to life with clean, modern code.

This role offers variety and creative freedom. One week you might be building an interactive product showcase, the next you’re creating an engaging marketing website with smooth animations. You’ll collaborate closely with our design team to ensure pixel-perfect implementations that delight users and exceed client expectations.

We’re a small, tight-knit team that values quality over quantity, continuous learning, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you love frontend development and want to work on exciting projects with a supportive team, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Build

  • Responsive websites and landing pages that convert and engage users
  • Interactive web applications with rich animations and micro-interactions
  • E-commerce experiences that drive sales and provide seamless checkout flows
  • Marketing campaigns with creative, attention-grabbing frontend elements
  • Component libraries and design systems for clients with multiple digital properties
  • Progressive web apps (PWAs) that work offline and feel like native applications

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Transform Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive web interfaces
  • Write semantic HTML, modular CSS, and clean JavaScript following best practices
  • Build reusable components using React or Vue.js for scalable applications
  • Implement smooth animations and transitions using GSAP, Framer Motion, or CSS
  • Optimize websites for performance, achieving excellent Lighthouse scores
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
  • Collaborate with designers to refine interactions and provide technical feedback
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards
  • Communicate directly with clients during project presentations and feedback sessions
  • Stay current with frontend trends, tools, and techniques

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of professional frontend development experience
  • Expert-level proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Strong experience with React or Vue.js and component-based architecture
  • Deep understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development
  • Proficiency with CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap) and preprocessors (Sass, Less)
  • Experience with build tools (Webpack, Vite, Rollup) and package managers (npm, yarn)
  • Knowledge of version control using Git and collaborative workflows
  • Understanding of web performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, image optimization)
  • Familiarity with web accessibility standards and best practices
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to match designs precisely
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Portfolio demonstrating high-quality frontend work

Bonus Points For

  • Experience with animation libraries (GSAP, Framer Motion, Lottie)
  • Knowledge of WebGL or Three.js for 3D web experiences
  • Experience with headless CMS platforms (Contentful, Sanity, Strapi)
  • Familiarity with Next.js, Nuxt.js, or other meta-frameworks
  • Understanding of SEO best practices for frontend development
  • Experience with E-commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce)
  • Basic knowledge of backend technologies (Node.js, REST APIs)
  • Contributions to open-source projects or active dev blog
  • Experience working in an agency environment with tight deadlines

Our Tech Stack

React Vue.js Next.js TypeScript Tailwind CSS GSAP Framer Motion Webpack Git Figma Vercel Netlify

What We Offer

💵 Competitive Salary
$75k-$105k based on experience, plus annual performance bonuses
🏥 Health Benefits
100% employer-paid health insurance, dental, and vision coverage
🏖️ Generous PTO
20 days paid vacation + 10 holidays + your birthday off
🏠 Flexible Work
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
📚 Learning Budget
$2,500 annual budget for courses, books, and conferences
💻 Equipment
MacBook Pro, 4K monitors, and any tools you need
🌱 Growth
Clear career progression path and mentorship opportunities
🎉 Team Culture
Monthly team outings, game nights, and quarterly retreats

Our Work Environment

Our office is located in the heart of downtown Denver with mountain views and easy access to public transit. The space is modern, bright, and designed for collaboration with plenty of quiet zones for focused work.

Typical Work Hours: Flexible start time between 8-10am, core hours 10am-3pm, we’re done by 5:30pm. No nights or weekends unless a launch is happening (rare, and you get comp time).

Team Size: You’ll be joining a frontend team of 4 developers plus our design team of 6. The whole company is 25 people, so you’ll know everyone.

Projects: You’ll typically work on 2-3 projects simultaneously with 2-3 week sprints. Projects range from 4-week builds to 6-month engagements.

Our Values

  • Craft over speed: We’d rather take an extra day to do something right than ship something mediocre
  • Collaboration over ego: The best ideas can come from anyone, and we all help each other succeed
  • Learning over knowing: We encourage experimentation and view mistakes as learning opportunities
  • Balance over burnout: Great work comes from rested, happy people—not exhausted ones
  • Impact over hours: We measure success by outcomes, not time spent at a desk

Join Our Creative Team!

Ready to work on projects you’ll be proud to show your friends? We’d love to see what you can do.

Please submit your resume, portfolio/GitHub, and tell us about a project you’re particularly proud of and why.

Apply Now

Creative Digital Agency is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.