Web Project Mgr. (Front-End) - Japanese Bilingual

A-STAFFING, INC.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

A-STAFFING, INC. is seeking a Web Project Manager & Front-End Engineer in Torrance for a hands-on leadership and development role. You will lead client-facing web projects from discovery to delivery, while actively contributing to front-end coding and platform implementations.

The role blends strategy, proposal creation, and technical execution, requiring strong English and Japanese communication, and legal US work authorization. On-site work is expected in Torrance, CA.

Qualifications

• Experience in website production or front-end development.
• Proficient with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
• Experience in web direction or hands-on project management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write and organize specifications and proposals.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Fluent English and Japanese communication.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients during initial meetings to gather requirements and provide technical insight.
• Develop web strategies and draft comprehensive proposals and planning docs.
• Define project scopes, specs, estimate hours, and schedule across teams.
• Hands-on front-end development using HTML/CSS/JS.
• Implement websites on Webflow, Shopify, and WordPress CMS.
• Design UI/UX layouts with responsiveness and accessibility in mind.
• Oversee maintenance and performance improvements post-launch.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Front-End Development

Project Management

Documentation

English

Japanese

US Work Authorization

Tools

Webflow

Shopify

WordPress

Job description

• Title: Web Project Manager & Front-End Engineer
• Industry: IT Consulting Company
• Location: Torrance, California (On-site only)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (closed weekends and holidays)

Position Summary

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Web Project Manager & Front-End Engineer to lead and execute web production and management projects from end to end. In this hybrid role, you will bridge the gap between project leadership and technical execution. You will accompany the sales team to initial client consultations, lead strategic planning, proposal creation, architecture design, and timeline tracking, while remaining actively hands‑on in front‑end development, implementation, and post‑launch maintenance.

Core Responsibilities

• Client Consulting & Discovery: Accompany the sales team to client meetings to gather requirements, understand business goals, and provide technical insight.
• Strategy & Proposal: Develop comprehensive web strategies and author high-quality project proposals and planning documents.
• Project Management: Define project scopes, establish technical specifications, estimate hours, build schedules, and manage progress across internal teams and external partners.
• Front-End Development: Write clean, robust HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to build engaging and reliable web interfaces.
• Platform & CMS Implementation: Construct websites using modern SaaS platforms (Webflow, Shopify) and customize CMS templates (WordPress).
• UI/UX & Quality Assurance: Architect screen layouts and implement interactive animations with UI/UX best practices, ensuring full responsiveness, accessibility compliance, and overall quality control.
• Maintenance & Optimization: Oversee existing client websites, offering proactive maintenance and performance improvement proposals.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Professional experience in website production or front-end web development.
• Solid practical knowledge and development experience with HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript.
• Proven experience in web direction or web project management (hands‑on professional experience is highly preferred).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong documentation skills (ability to organize requirements, write specifications, and draft proposals).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• High proficiency and strong communication skills in both English and Japanese.
• Valid US Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience with Webflow and Shopify.
• Experience building and customizing WordPress or other CMS templates.
• Background in UI/UX layout and interaction design.
• Experience developing and launching E-commerce websites.
• Prior experience in a sales or client‑facing consultative role.
• Strong communication skills in Business English (emails, meetings, calls).
• Knowledge of broader web system development backends.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Experience leading or managing creative/technical teams.

Target Industry Background (Preferred)

• Web Production Agencies
• Digital / Web Marketing Agencies
• Advertising Agencies
• System Development / IT Consulting Firms

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Ability to maintain a high-level view of the entire project while successfully executing hands‑on coding and technical tasks.
• A self‑starter who takes complete ownership of assignments and proactively proposes improvements.
• A dedicated team player who values collaboration and open communication.
• Deeply curious about both emerging technologies and digital marketing trends, with a passion for continuous personal growth.

Salary

DOE $50,000.00 + benefits package such as: Insurance (Medical, Dental), PTO, Sick Leave, Holidays, etc. The salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience level, with the provided range typically reflecting 1 year of prior experience.