Junior Creative Engineer

Helios Partners, LLC; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge, A Tech-Powered Creative Agency in Los Angeles seeks a Junior Creative Engineer to turn wireframes and UI concepts into live web experiences, under senior staff guidance to build clean UI components and ensure fast, responsive performance.

You will collaborate with designers and marketing to implement designs using Webflow, Vue.js, and Nuxt, starting from Figma layouts to production-ready pages.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in front-end development or web design.
• Portfolio showcasing web design, UI components, or digital experiences.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including responsive design principles.
• Familiarity with Figma and an interest in UI/UX implementation.
• Basic knowledge of Webflow, Vue.js, or Nuxt, or eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Development & Maintenance: Assist in building and maintaining responsive websites (Webflow, Vue/Nuxt), aligning with brand guidelines.
• Design Implementation: Convert Figma designs into high-fidelity, functional pages and components.
• Customization: Adapt themes, templates, and CMS structures using a component-based approach.
• Optimization & QA: Help optimize site speed, perform cross-browser testing, and ensure mobile responsiveness.

Skills

Front-end development

UI/UX implementation

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Figma

Webflow

Vue.js

Nuxt.js

Education

Recent graduate from front-end program

Job description

Job Title: Junior Creative Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, California, US (On-site)

Company: Forge, A Tech-Powered Creative Agency

About Us:

At Helios, we embrace the power of innovation and forward-thinking, understanding that ideas can transcend borders and create a ripple effect globally. We pride ourselves on our ability to turn pragmatic concepts into proven realities, making excellence in execution our standard. In a world where change is the only constant, we thrive on the edge, transforming ambition into tangible success.

Our company was founded on a vision of illuminating new possibilities for our clients. From the very beginning, we've been dedicated to guiding businesses to new heights, evolving from a spark of inspiration into a guiding light in the industry. We see growth as an ongoing journey, continually pushing the limits, embracing new challenges, and learning from every experience.

Forge is a subdivision of Helios WorldWide, a dynamic, tech-powered creative agency that blends art and technology to create innovative solutions for a pragmatic tomorrow. We specialize in harnessing the power of AI, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge development to drive our clients' success across various industries. Our global collective of creative developers, immersive scientists, and digital alchemists is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Job Overview:

The Junior Creative Engineer sits at the intersection of UI/UX implementation, digital visual support, and modern front-end web development. In this role, you will help bring client experiences to life from initial wireframing and layout support in Figma to clean, responsive execution in Webflow, Vue.js, and Nuxt. You will work under the guidance of senior creative engineering staff to construct clean UI components, maintain web design systems, and ensure fast, responsive performance across all digital deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Development & Maintenance: Assist in building and maintaining responsive websites (primarily using Webflow, and Vue/Nuxt platforms), ensuring accurate alignment with brand guidelines and project requirements
• Design Implementation: Translate Figma UI/UX designs, wireframes, and interactive prototypes into high-fidelity, fully functional web pages and components
• Customization: Help customize themes, templates, and CMS structures to fit specific project needs while adhering to component-based architecture
• Optimization & QA: Assist with site speed optimization, image compression, cross-browser testing, and mobile responsiveness checks to ensure seamless user experiences
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with designers, content strategists, and marketing team members to integrate visual assets, dynamic content, and interactive animations
• Technical Support & Bug Fixing: Help identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine front-end bugs, broken links, and styling inconsistencies across active builds
• Integrations Support: Assist with configuring and testing standard third-party tools, app integrations, and marketing analytics tags
• Performance Tracking: Support the setup of basic site analytics and track performance metrics to help the team gather actionable project insights
• Best Practices & Documentation: Follow internal web standards, maintain clean code documentation, and actively participate in team code reviews to learn and improve development workflows

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in front-end development or web design, or a recent graduate from a relevant program
• Portfolio showcasing web design, UI components, or digital experiences
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including responsive design principles
• Familiarity with Figma and an interest in UI/UX implementation
• Basic knowledge of Webflow, Vue.js, or Nuxt, or eagerness to learn
• Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate with a team and incorporate creative feedback
• Bonus: Familiarity with APIs, design systems, animations, or AI-powered design tools

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Python
• Knowledge of animation libraries such as GSAP

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process typically takes no longer than 21 days from the first interview, and all candidates will be notified of the outcome.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Helios Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

AI and Recruitment Transparency

To ensure a fair and efficient application process, Helios may utilize automated tools or Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in the screening and evaluation of candidates. These tools are designed to help our recruiters identify relevant skills and qualifications more effectively. We remain committed to human-led hiring; all final employment decisions are made by our hiring team. We do not use AI to substitute human judgment or to engage in any form of prohibited discrimination.