Design Engineer (Frontend)

TL;DR

Design Engineer (Frontend): Building and optimizing high-fidelity digital experiences and interactive features for a global audience with an accent on UI animations, performance, and design-to-code implementation. Focus on bridging the gap between design and engineering by creating interactive prototypes and reusable interaction patterns.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite at the NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan

Salary: $121,000 – $161,000 USD

Company

A world-class entertainment company creating large-scale, high-impact creative projects.

What you will do

• Bridge the gap between design and engineering to implement and optimize high-fidelity interactions and animations.
• Partner with designers to translate ambitious concepts into performant code.
• Build interactive prototypes to validate ideas and accelerate decision-making.
• Contribute reusable interaction patterns, motion systems, and frontend components.
• Champion frontend craft, including accessibility, performance, and best practices.
• Explore emerging technologies to push the boundaries of digital marketing and product experiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Frontend Engineer, Creative Developer, or Design Technologist.
• Advanced working knowledge of CSS, including animations, responsive design, and rendering performance.
• Proven experience with GSAP or comparable animation libraries.
• Strong proficiency in React and TypeScript.
• Strong proficiency with design tools including Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Must be able to work onsite in NYC.

Nice to have

• Experience with three.js, Blender, or Cinema 4D.
• Familiarity with WebGL and shaders.
• Experience optimizing highly interactive content for performance.
• Professional experience in motion graphics.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on large-scale, rewarding creative projects in the entertainment industry.
• Inclusive and highly-motivated team environment.
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with industry talent.