Front-End Designer & Developer

Promega; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative life sciences company in Madison is seeking a Front-End Developer to enhance their web solutions and maintain their CMS. This role requires 4–6+ years of experience in front-end development and UI/UX design, showcasing a strong portfolio of work. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively across teams and ensure high-quality user experiences while adhering to best practices in web development. A passion for design thinking and coding is essential, along with familiarity with tools like React and WordPress.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of professional experience in front-end development and UI/UX design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design and development experience.
• Experience with analytics platforms such as GA4 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and enhance CMS and web solutions.
• Develop front-end features and components using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with internal partners to design and develop user experiences.

Skills

Front-end development

UI/UX design

HTML5

CSS3/Sass

JavaScript

React

WordPress

Figma

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Tailwind

CraftCMS

Sitecore

Job description

THE ROLE:

Where design thinking meets production code.

What You'll Do

Apply today and include a portfolio link. We want to see both the design thinking and the code behind it.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain, update, and enhance CMS and we web solutions for Promega-affiliated sites, and provide development/design support for Promega.com as needed.
• Develop front-end features and components using modern HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React.
• Build and refine templates, page layouts, and UI elements within content management systems such as WordPress and CraftCMS.
• Create user interface designs, wireframes, and prototypes that support intuitive and positive user experiences.
• Collaborate with internal partners to design and develop new content, pages, and user experiences that align with organizational objectives.
• Ensure websites follow accessibility standards, performance best practices, and responsive design principles.
• Troubleshoot front-end issues, coordinate resolutions, and implement improvements based on analytics and stakeholder feedback.
• Apply strategic thinking to evaluate stakeholder requests, translate them into clear, actionable, user-centered solutions, and work independently to move projects from concept to execution.
• Contribute to the evolution and consistency of design systems across supported sites.
• Stay current with emerging web technologies, design trends, and AI-powered tools, and proactively incorporate them to improve development efficiency, user experience, and the overall quality of digital deliverables.
• Demonstrate inclusion through their own words and actions and be accountable for a safe workspace. Act with kindness, curiosity and respect for others.
• Embrace and be open to incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.
• Understand and comply with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.

What You Bring

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 4–6+ years of professional experience in front-end development and UI/UX design.
• Front-end development: HTML5, CSS3/Sass, JavaScript, and frameworks React and Tailwind.
• CMS platforms: WordPress, CraftCMS, Sitecore or equivalent.
• Design tools: Figma, including design tokens, variables, and component libraries.
• Design system work: Experience maintaining and contributing to a shared component ecosystem.
• UX fundamentals: Wireframing, prototyping, accessibility, responsive design.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Comfortable working across design, dev, brand, and marketing teams.
• Strong portfolio: Portfolio of design and development experience.

We're also interested in candidates with:

• Web performance optimization and GEO/SEO knowledge.
• Experience with analytics platforms such as GA4.
• A strong visual design background that influences technical decisions, not just aesthetics.

About Promega:Science with purpose

Promega Corporation is a global leader in life sciences, providing innovative tools and technologies to researchers worldwide. Our products support breakthroughs in areas from genetic research to drug discovery, and the digital experiences we build connect scientists to the tools that move their work forward.

Our Marketing Services team is a full-service creative and digital department; web developers, designers, writers, multimedia creators, and strategists working together to tell Promega's story and support researchers at every stage of their journey. We take our work seriously and have a lot of fun doing it.

Ready to build something that matters?

Apply today and include a portfolio link. We want to see both the design thinking and the code behind it.

At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.