Front-End Developer

Operatic Agency isn’t just another creative digital agency—we're a powerhouse of research, strategy, storytelling, and technology that fuels business growth. Named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies for six years
, we bring brands closer to their audiences with bold ideas and cutting-edge executions.

If you’re passionate about transforming ideas into impactful narratives
, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and are eager to make a difference
, we want you on our team!

We're seeking a talented and detail-oriented Front-End Developer to join our ambitious and collaborative team.

This role sits at the intersection of development, design and motion. You're a developer with a designer's eye—someone who cares as much about how an interface feels as how it functions. You bring digital experiences to life through thoughtful interaction, polished animation and high-quality front-end execution.

You'll be comfortable owning builds from design handoff through launch across a range of digital projects, with a particular emphasis on front-end development, animation, and custom Word Press and React/Next.js experiences.

You will work closely with art directors, designers, writers, project managers, and fellow developers to deliver thoughtful, effective work for our clients.

• Build responsive websites and digital experiences that translate Figma designs into polished, production-ready builds.
• Develop custom Word Press themes and templates, working within modern Word Press workflows.
• Build and maintain projects using React and Next.js.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-structured code.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure seamless translation of design systems into code.

• Create engaging, performant animations and interactions using CSS and GSAP.
• Bring motion concepts, scroll-based experiences, and micro-interactions to life in ways that enhance rather than distract from the user experience.
• Prototype and iterate on animation ideas in collaboration with the creative team.
• Build animated HTML banner ads for digital advertising campaigns, working within ad platform specs and file size constraints.

• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and QA throughout development.
• Communicate proactively across teams, flagging risks, blockers, and technical considerations early.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Challenge briefs, proposed solutions, and designs, when a stronger approach could produce a better outcome for the client or audience.
• Our work often operates in complex and highly regulated environments, so attention to detail, disciplined QA and the ability to execute accurately against approved designs and requirements are essential.

• 3+ years of experience in front-end development.
• A strong portfolio or code samples demonstrating polished, production-quality front-end work with thoughtful animation and interaction.
• Experience with PHP
• Experience with React and Next.js.
• Experience with Node.js.
• Experience building accessible websites.
• Experience with Docker and Git Hub-based workflows.
• A sharp design eye, with strong instincts for typography, spacing, layout, and visual detail, and the ability to catch and correct inconsistencies between design and build.
• Comfort working from Figma files and collaborating closely with designers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to ambiguity, feedback, and changing project requirements.
• The ability to learn and adapt to new frameworks and technologies.

• Familiarity with WCAG guidelines.
• Knowledge of web performance optimization and page speed best…