Front-End Web Designer

Front-End Web Designer / Developer – Creative E-Commerce Project (Casual Contract, 2–4 Weeks)

About the Opportunity

• Join an exciting new online retail project building a next-generation e-commerce experience.
• The focus is on creativity, motion and interactivity, combining live shopping, social media feeds and trending product discovery.
• The project is fast moving, visually engaging and designed to feel alive every time a user visits.
• The successful applicant will collaborate with designers and developers to bring a mobile-first, animated front end to life.
• This is a short-term casual role for a talented creative who enjoys building beautiful, responsive interfaces.

About the Role

• Work directly with the design and technical leads to turn Figma layouts into fully interactive pages.
• Implement the homepage with live-shopping windows, social media integration and animated product rails.
• Build responsive product listing and product detail pages with smooth transitions and motion.
• Add creativity and visual flair while maintaining usability, performance and accessibility.
• Deliver quality front-end code that is clear, reusable and easy to maintain.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate high-fidelity designs into responsive, mobile-first layouts with accurate styling.
• Create reusable front-end components using or similar frameworks.
• Build homepage elements including live-shopping video windows, trending product carousels and social media rails.
• Develop product cards with hover effects, animation and real-time data display.
• Implement smooth transitions and micro-interactions for a lively user experience.
• Optimise all pages for speed and accessibility.
• Test for cross-browser compatibility and consistent behaviour on mobile devices.
• Work closely with designers to match typography, colour and animation.
• Collaborate with backend developers to connect APIs and live data feeds.
• Participate in short daily or nightly online sprints to share updates and discuss next steps.

About You

• A creative problem solver who can think visually and technically.
• Comfortable taking ownership of design ideas and implementing them precisely.
• Enjoys pushing the boundaries of design through animation and interactivity.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and meets agreed timelines.
• Communicates clearly and thrives in a small collaborative team.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript (ES6 or higher).
• Experience with , or other modern frameworks.
• Strong understanding of responsive, mobile-first development.
• Skilled in animation libraries such as Framer Motion or GSAP.
• Ability to translate Figma or Adobe XD designs into pixel-perfect implementations.
• Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design standards.
• Familiarity with WordPress or WooCommerce APIs is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of SEO and performance optimisation.
• Good understanding of version control using Git.
• Proven examples of creative, high-quality front-end work in your portfolio.

Personal Qualities

• Creative, passionate and enthusiastic about building unique online experiences.
• Detail-oriented and proud of producing high-quality, elegant work.
• Fast learner who can adapt to new tools and frameworks quickly.
• Collaborative and open-minded when working with design feedback.
• Reliable, organised and motivated to deliver outstanding results.

Tools and Workflow

• Design tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Development stack: , , modern front-end frameworks.
• Data and APIs: JSON and REST integrations.
• Version control: Git and GitHub or similar systems.
• Collaboration: Remote online communication and task tracking.

Deliverables for the Contract Period

• Completed homepage design featuring live-shopping and social media rails.
• Responsive product listing and detail pages ready for integration.
• Fully functioning mobile-first layouts with consistent styling.
• Animation and interaction effects that enhance the user experience.
• Clean, documented front-end code for developer handover.
• Browser and device testing with bug fixes as required.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

• Chance to design and build a visually stunning and original e-commerce interface.
• Freedom to express your creativity and shape the visual direction of the platform.
• Work on an innovative project that blends live shopping, social media and dropshipping.
• Be part of a small, motivated team where ideas are heard and implemented quickly.
• Flexible hours, remote work and an exciting creative challenge.
• Opportunity for ongoing collaboration once the initial build is complete.

How to Apply

• Send a brief introduction about yourself and why you're drawn to this project.
• Include your current availability for the next four weeks.
• Provide a link to your portfolio or live examples of your front-end work.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online chat.

Summary

• Contract type: Casual short-term project (2–4 weeks).
• Hours: 15–30 per week, flexible.
• Work mode: Remote or hybrid.
• Reporting to: Design and technical leads.
• Objective: Deliver a responsive, animated and visually creative front end for a new e-commerce website.
• Ideal candidate: A talented, creative and experienced front-end designer/developer with a passion for crafting memorable user experiences.

Job Types: Casual, Freelance

Pay: $54.97 – $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: Remote