The Role:
Polar are on the prowl for a web developer.
We’re a small creative agency – born and bred in Chelmsford. As a rapidly growing agency, we’re looking for someone who thinks innovatively, enjoys being part of a close-knit team and is able to overcome obstacles in the ever-changing face of design.
The ideal candidate will have experience in managing all aspects of our web process, from research, development and delivery. You will also be happy working directly with clients.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining websites for a variety of clients
- Managing all aspects of our web process, from research, development, and delivery
- Working closely with clients to understand their needs and provide digital solutions
- Collaborating with the design team to ensure that design and functionality are aligned
- Managing multiple projects and responding to a fast-paced environment
- Bringing outstanding digital solutions to each project
- Providing feedback to others and being a team player
- Demonstrating a focus on delivering quality work with a keen eye for detail
Requirements:
- Minimum of two years experience building and developing websites, ideally in an agency
- A strong and varied website portfolio
- Good knowledge of HTML, CSS & Javascript
- Good knowledge of domains, DNS & website hosting
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- Focussed and able to be proactive
- Great communication skills and ability to work directly with clients
- Open-minded approach to design and development
- Ability to digest, understand and deliver to specification
- Ability to work on multiple projects and respond in a fast-paced environment
- Driven to bring outstanding execution to each project
- A team player, willing to take on feedback and provide feedback to others
- Ambitious and driven
Desirable:
- WordPress experience
- Webflow experience
- Figma / Adobe XD experience
- Adobe Creative Cloud experience
Benefits:
- Career development opportunities as part of a fast-growing agency
- A dynamic, social team environment
- Regular social events
- 28 days annual leave (inc. bank hols)
At Polar, we like to:
- Work as a team
- Be solution-focused, highly motivated and eager to improve
- Encourage open communication and have a sense of passion about making fresh, innovative work and being part of a team that helps others succeed
- Be upbeat… we don’t take ourselves too seriously!
How to apply:
If your talent comes without ego, you play well with others and you think you're the right fit, email your CV and Portfolio to careers@wearepolar.com
Oh, and don’t be afraid to be creative with your application.
Please note this is a Studio based role.
No agencies, please.