Front-End Engineer

Hello! We’re Clique, a creative studio built for digital transformation. Our team of ~35 people drives creativity across our areas of expertise (strategy, design, engineering) to help organizations build their digital future in a way that makes a real impact.

At Clique, front-end engineers push the boundaries of what’s possible in websites and platforms. We’re so lucky to work with leading organizations like Red Rocks, Northwestern University, Hilton, McDonalds, USA Volleyball, Tootsie, and many others.

Front-end engineers collaborate with industry-leading designers to explore possibilities through visual and interactive mocks using Figma and then translate them into optimized and responsive markup. They’re as comfortable understanding designer mockups as they are executing complex interactions on the newest browser or mobile device, and partner with back-end engineers to see it through.

At Clique, our engineers are not just creators—they're innovators and collaborators committed to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions. With a dynamic role that spans multiple disciplines, our team thrives on collaboration not only within the Engineering department but across the entire organization. Clique engineers enjoy substantial autonomy and ownership in their projects, providing them with unique opportunities to both craft entirely new sites and enhance existing features within our diverse codebases.

Please note: We typically receive a high volume of applications. This posting will close on Friday, May 31st so that we can dedicate ample time to read through all applications prior to scheduling initial interviews.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Core Web Technologies: Excellent understanding of HTML5, CSS (including Sass), and JavaScript (ES6+).
• JS Frameworks: Strong experience developing with React (preferred) or Vue.js. 
• Animation Expertise: Proficiency with advanced animation libraries such as GSAP, Anime.js, Three.js, Lottie, and extensive experience with the HTML5 Canvas for creating dynamic, interactive animations.
• Design to Code: 2-3 years of experience translating designs from Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD into fully-responsive, clean markup.
• Modern Development Tools: Proficient in code versioning tools (Git), and modern development workflows using NPM, Yarn, Webpack.
• Advanced CSS: Expertise in crafting modern CSS layouts using Flexbox and Grid. Advanced knowledge of SVG and CSS animations.
• API Expertise: Proficient in consuming REST APIs and handling JSON data.
• Headless CMS Integration: Experienced in integrating and customizing headless CMS platforms such as Contentful, Sanity, Strapi, and Headless WordPress. Skilled at leveraging these systems for streamlined content management and dynamic web experiences.
• Web Standards and Accessibility: Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG AA compliance).

Preferred Skills

• Content Management Systems: Strong knowledge of WordPress and its templating system. Experience with templating systems like Handlebars, Blade, Mustache, Razor, or others.
• React Ecosystem: Experience with NextJS (highly preferred) Vite, or Remix / React Router. Familiar with Typescript.
• CSS Architecture: Familiarity with modular CSS architecture (BEM, OOCSS, SMACSS, etc…).

Nice to Have

• Design and Interaction: Strong background in web and digital design, skilled in translating visual concepts into functional designs using tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, or Figma. Experience with visual development tools like Webflow is beneficial.
• Testing and Deployment: Experience with end-to-end testing solutions like Cypress, and setting up CI/CD processes through GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines, or other tools.
• Mobile and Visual Tools Development: Mobile application development experience with frameworks like Ionic, Capacitor, and/or React Native.

You Might Be The Right Person If:

• You face problems head-on and view them as opportunities.
• You are self-motivated and want to build something.
• You are driven by a desire to make the jobs of those around you easier and to lead with positivity.
• You consider yourself a teacher of your craft and an ever-learning student.
• You enjoy a diverse project portfolio and taking on new technical challenges

Culture & Growth

• Read the letter on our Careers page to get a good sense of what we believe
• We are driven by our team-sourced and supported values: Build Something, Be a Student and a Teacher, and Make Somebody's Job Easier
• Read our full inclusion statement and our commitment to accessibility
• Proactive reviews to check-in on performance goals, alignment with values, and your current level of engagement with your work
• Access to educational training and mentoring opportunities through Clique U + stipend for external training
• Time off for volunteering

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 20 days PTO, 25 days PTO after three years
• 13 holidays (including a week at the end of the year, plus two floating holidays)
• Clique Creative Grant: $1,000/year to support your full creative self through education (think courses and conferences), rejuvenation (think well-being and retreats), and inspiration (think live performances and museums).
• Yearly equipment stipend
• 8 sick days
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with match after 1 year