Frontend Developer

About Darewise

Darewise is a team of force multiplier game developers, united to prove we can go beyond entertainment by experiencing rich, creative and connected open world, multiplayer video games. They’re ready to prove that these worlds can exist as a cooperative venture between company and community.

Position

Darewise is looking for an experienced Front-end Developer to work with our Programming and Product Management teams in building and maintaining our websites. As a Front-end Developer at Darewise, you will bring our websites to life, improve existing content and ensure usability, performance as well as aesthetics.

Responsibilities: 

• Take ownership of our online presence and ensure its high quality
• Implement technically challenging and visually appealing web projects
• Guarantee the performance and maintainability of our websites
• Take into consideration the user experience and proactively suggest improvements to user flows
• Produce high quality, properly structured code and ensure compatibility across platforms and browsers
• Work autonomously with support of our team in order to bring our vision to life
• Work closely with Back-end Developers and UI/UX Artists

Your qualification

• 5+ years of experience in Front-end development working on challenging projects
• The possibility to provide us with a promising portfolio or examples of your work
• Excellent knowledge of HTML, and CSS3 / SASS
• Experience with JavaScript and JavaScript Frameworks (AngularJS, ReactJS)
• Good sense for usability and aesthetics matters
• Experience using Photoshop and knowledgeable in composition and color theory
• Positive, collaborative and professional attitude while working under multiple deadlines
• Exceptional problem solving skills with an appetite for learning and staying ahead of the curve with cutting edge technologies and techniques
• Knowledgeable in front-end infrastructure and systems (e.g. npm, webpack)
• At easy handling complex tasks and ability to work independently
• Concern and sensibility for performance
• Strong communication skills in English, comfortable working with non-technical people and remote teams
• Interest in game development and high self-motivation

Will be a plus

• Experience with Squarespace
• Personal interest in MMO games and virtual worlds

What we offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience) with stock options*
• 35 days off per year
• Flexible working scheme
• Live in Paris, one of the most iconic and exciting cities in the world or enjoy working from home anywhere in Europe!
• Relocation package including EU working visa assistance if necessary
• Public + private health insurance*
• Profit share scheme
• 50% refund of your public transport card*
• Work within a small, highly motivated team who are passionate to succeed
• Get the most comfortable and efficient work environment (Herman Miller chairs and standing desks)*
• Monthly team building events in Paris
• Quarterly offsite events with the whole Darewise team
• Visit your coworkers in other countries for free (up to twice a year)
• Become part of an inclusive and experienced international team

*some benefits may vary based on your location