Junior Software Application Developer; contractor

Junior Software Application Developer (contractor)

Contractor - 1099 Creative Realities Inc, Louisville, KY, US

The Junior Software Application Developer works closely with the Menu Solution Development Team and Creative Team, pairing strong visual design with hands‑on front‑end development to turn client briefs into polished, screen‑ready experiences. The role carries a project from concept through production interpreting requirements, conceptualizing visuals, building digital menu templates, and validating the final output for deployment.

Working closely with the Creative and Content Deployment and Menu Solution Development teams, the Specialist documents how solutions are built inside our proprietary CMS platforms, and serves as a mentor and technical resource, raising the quality and consistency of the team’s output.

This position is a 1099 independent contractor role.

• Review design briefs and project requirements to define scope, deliverables, and creative direction.
• Conceptualize visual solutions grounded in client requirements and CRI and client brand guidelines.
• Design illustrations, layouts, and storyboard concepts across digital signage, interactive, and out‑of‑home formats.

• Apply working knowledge of video editing, animation, and rendering to produce motion content for screen delivery.

• Provide development and QA support, validating content and template builds for accuracy and correct functionality before deployment.
• Create and maintain internal documentation for our proprietary CMS platforms, keeping processes current as the platforms evolve.
• Provide mentorship and hands‑on guidance, supporting the Creative and Content Deployment teams across active projects.

• 3-5 years of combined experience in visual design and front‑end development, or an equivalent portfolio of work.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard design tools (Adobe Creative Cloud - Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Working knowledge of video editing, animation, and rendering workflows.
• Strong command of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail.

• Experience producing content for digital signage or an enterprise content management system.
• Experience using AI assistance tools for creative and software content generation, manipulation, and validation.
• Familiarity with QA and content validation practices.
• Prior mentorship or technical‑lead experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.