Front-end Developer (Creative Technology)

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,400 - 102,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Epsilon, a global data, technology and services company, is seeking a Creative Technologist in Chicago to bridge creative vision and technical execution. You will automate workflows and build data-driven digital experiences for global brands, reporting to the Senior Director, Creative Technology.

You will collaborate with 100+ designers and engineers, prototype innovative tools, apply AI models, and advance our proprietary platforms, shaping project outcomes from day one.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and Git.
• Proficiency prototyping using Cursor, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or Canva.
• Strong understanding of visual design, typography, and responsive, cross‑platform development.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Design, Digital Media, or related coding bootcamp.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of Emerging Tech: advance skills in GSAP, AI frameworks and prompt engineering.
• Proprietary Innovation: prototype next-gen creative tools to keep the agency ahead.
• Operational Excellence: automate workflows to scale high-volume, data-driven experiences.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: bridge between 100+ designers and engineering partners.
• Strategic Influence: provide input into the company’s strategic direction.
• Global Career Growth: access training and certifications within Publicis Groupe.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cursor

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Overview

As a Creative Technologist, you will bridge the gap between technical execution and creative vision, automating workflows and building data-driven digital experiences that connect brands with consumers. Reporting to the Senior Director, Creative Technology, you will collaborate daily with Art Directors, Digital Producers, and Engineers to turn innovative ideas into high-performance reality.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a tinkerer at heart. Join a team of over 100 specialists leading a transformative wave in digital media. You will work on Creative Innovation Projects, applying AI models, timely engineering techniques, and new technologies to address challenges and elevate our proprietary tools. By blending curiosity with technical insight, you will influence the company’s direction and ensure we deliver outstanding, impactful work from day one.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of Emerging Tech: Advance your skills in GSAP, AI frameworks, and prompt engineering to stay at the forefront of the creative technologist field.
• Proprietary Innovation: Prototype the next generation of advanced creative tools, keeping the agency ahead of the digital media revolution.
• Operational Excellence: Automate workflows to increase team capacity and scale high-volume, data-driven experiences for global clients without sacrificing quality.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a vital bridge between 100+ designers and engineering partners, translating technical constraints into creative wins.
• Strategic Influence: Provide direct input into the company’s strategic direction and navigate uncharted waters to avoid technical pitfalls.
• Global Career Growth: Access specialized training and certifications with a clear advancement path within the Publicis Groupe network.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring with you

• 3–5 years of experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and version control (Git).
• Proficiency in prototyping and experimentation using Cursor, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or Canva.
• A proven understanding of visual design, typography, and responsive, cross-platform development.
• Strong debugging skills and the ability to autonomously troubleshoot complex environments.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Design, Digital Media, or completion of a relevant coding bootcamp.

Why you might stand out from other talent

• You don’t just use AI; you know how to apply prompt and context engineering to tackle unique design challenges.
• You are naturally curious and take action—whether building custom Python/Bash scripts or exploring new SDD frameworks.
• You navigate fluently between creative brainstorming and engineering logic, acting as the "connective tissue" for the team.
• You value speed-to-feedback, prototyping ideas quickly to gather data, and iterating until the solution is best-in-class.
• Familiarity with Snowflake or similar data analytics software and experience in vertical markets like finance, healthcare, CPG, or retail.

Note: This role description is focused on job responsibilities, qualifications, and contextual information about the team and company culture. It does not include application-process steps.

Additional Information

When You Join Us, We’ll Create Something EPIC Together

Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. We provide marketers with data, technology and services to engage consumers with a unified approach across channels. Epsilon’s comprehensive portfolio spans digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.

Our pillars guide our daily work: People centricity, Collaboration, Growth, Innovation, and Flexibility. We value integrity, teamwork, purposeful innovation, respect for diverse perspectives, and accountability.

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that support you and your family, including flexible time off, paid holidays, parental/childcare support, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan details.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender, marital status, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available in the application process. For accommodation requests, contact the appropriate channel.

For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas: Epsilon will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local laws. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.

Compensation Range: USD 55,400.00 - USD 102,800.00 annually. Final pay is based on skills, qualifications and experience, within the stated range. The posting may reflect current market conditions and is subject to change. The company anticipates the application deadline as 8/19/2026.