Ad Tech Web Developer (Frontend Javascript Developer)

Ziff Davis; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading gaming media platform, where creativity meets technology! As a Web Developer, you will craft engaging digital experiences for millions of users worldwide. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create interactive ads, optimize web performance, and stay ahead of industry trends. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects, all while enjoying a fun, inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation. If you're passionate about web development and gaming, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real impact!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Time Off

Gym and Cycle to Work Schemes

Volunteer Time Off

Company Pension Scheme

Pregnancy and Parental Leave

Employee Resource Groups

Company-sponsored Events

Casual Work Environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in front-end web development with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce ads and web pages from designs.
• Collaborate with back-end developers for integration.
• Optimize web pages and ads for performance.

Skills

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

Responsive Design

Communication Skills

Animation for Web

Photoshop

Tools

GitHub

UI Frameworks (Vue, React)

Webpack

Job description

Description Position at IGN

About Us:

IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at corp.ign.com.

Job Profile:

Gamer Network is looking to hire a Web Developer to work as part of our experienced in-house development team. The role is for a creative technologist with a background in front-end, UI and rich-media Web Development, working with and supporting our commercial team in the conception, design and creation of digital advertising content for the web. You must be able to point to a portfolio of web development work that demonstrates your ability to build the kind of smart, bespoke, interactive online experiences that would form the core of your role. Suitable examples would include dynamic banners, interactive media, bespoke / branded digital content, microsites, websites and any other relevant digital / web projects. You must be comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams (tech, design, sales, editorial, etc) and working to short and often fast-changing deadlines. The ability to work on multiple concurrent projects would be a staple of the role and an ability to communicate effectively as part of a dynamic and creative team of designers and media sales staff would be vital.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Produce ads and web pages from designs
2. Create slick interactive experiences
3. Develop new tech for ads and test new ad formats
4. Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end code with server-side logic.
5. Debug and troubleshoot website and advertising content issues.
6. Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency.
7. Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends and technologies.
8. Document code and technical specifications for projects.
9. Optimize web pages and ads for performance and speed.
10. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards are met.
11. Assist in deploying and monitoring web applications and advertising campaigns.

Required Skills and Experience:

To be considered, you will need to demonstrate ability in any of:

• Develop with HTML5, CSS, and Javascript to a high standard.
• Experience of animating for the web (either in CSS or using packages such as Adobe Animate or Hype).
• Knowledge of artworking in Photoshop.
• Great communication instincts
• Experience with responsive, mobile-first design
• A creative eye for both design as well as code.
• Demonstrable ability to work fast, often to tight deadlines.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Experience with some or all of the following will enhance your application:

• Knowledge of any commercial ad technology solutions
• Experience of agency work
• Version control using Github
• Knowledge of UI frameworks such as Vue or React, along with build tools like Webpack
• An interest in video games, gaming, and pop culture in general.

Work Environment:

• Work Schedule: Standard full-time working schedule, M-F. Due to the nature of this role, you may have to work outside of normal working hours from time to time based on project needs and deliverables.
• Travel Requirements: No travel is required for this role.
• Physical Requirements: This role involves typical office and computer-based activities, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing and frequent use of hands, fingers, and vision for tasks such as operating a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Work Model: For applicants who reside in or around London, there may be a requirement to go into our offices 2-3 days per week. For others located in different areas around the world, this position will be remote.

Our Culture and Values:

At IGN, we believe diversity stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and enriches our personal and professional lives. We are committed to championing diversity in all that we do, weaving fairness and equity into the fabric of our organization, and achieving a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and antiracist culture where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.

Here’s the good stuff about us…

• You’ll make an impact. We reach 490MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
• We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
• We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
• We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.

IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life cover and income protection; a company Pension scheme, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Gym and Cycle to Work Schemes as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then IGN is the place for you.