Frontend Developer - Remote

Magik; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A direct-response marketing firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Front-End Developer to create high-converting landing pages. The role involves collaborating with a team and optimizing page speed for direct-response marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in front-end development, strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This remote-friendly position offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Remote-friendly position

Collaborative pod-based team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of front-end development experience, with an eye for design and detail.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience with version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Develop fast-loading, mobile-optimized landing pages for direct-response marketing campaigns.
• Create and implement video sales letter (VSL) pages with seamless video integration.
• Build split-test variations to optimize conversion rates.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Version control (Git)

A/B testing

Web performance optimization

Job description

Overview

We\'re seeking a skilled Front-End Developer, who will be responsible for working a team of creatives and marketing experts, and creating technically sound, high-converting landing pages, and split-test variations that drive our direct-response marketing campaigns. This role is perfect for a developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to see the direct impact of their work on brand success.

About Magik Brands

Magik Brands is a pioneering direct response brand accelerator with over 20 years of experience creating and scaling industry-leading health, beauty, and pet care brands from concept to market. As a healthy nine-figure company with 300+ team members and 10+ million customers served, we combine scientific validation and expert partnerships with cutting-edge direct response marketing strategies to build high-impact brands that improve lives.

Our comprehensive approach encompasses doctor-formulated product development, industry-leading DTC performance marketing, and world class teams—all designed to drive our mission as we grow to a 10-figure industry leader while delivering exceptional results for the customers and partners we serve.

Ideal Candidate

You\'re a detail-oriented frontend developer with an eye for design, who understands that every element on a page can impact conversion rates. You thrive in a performance-driven environment where your work directly contributes to company success. You\'re comfortable working with marketing-focused content and understand the importance of page speed and user experience in high-traffic scenarios.

This position offers the unique opportunity to be part of a specialized team launching and scaling direct-to-consumer brands in the health and wellness space. You\'ll work on pages that receive significant traffic and see the immediate impact of your optimization efforts on business results.

What You\’ll Do

• Develop fast-loading, mobile-optimized landing pages for direct-response marketing campaigns
• Create and implement video sales letter (VSL) pages with seamless video integration
• Build split-test variations to optimize conversion rates across all brand touchpoints
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design across all devices
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, and media buyers within your pod “team”
• Optimize page speed and performance to handle high-volume traffic
• Implement tracking and analytics integration for campaign measurement
• Maintain and update existing landing pages based on performance data

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of front-end development experience, with an eye for design and detail
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Familiarity with A/B testing tools, methodologies, and conversion optimization best practices
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and mobile-first responsive design
• Experience embedding and optimizing video for the web
• Hands-on experience with analytics/tracking integrations (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and quickly pivot as needed

Preferred

• Understanding of direct-response marketing principles
• Experience with modern frameworks (React or Vue)
• Familiarity with landing page design best practices

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a proven, successful direct-response marketing company
• Collaborative pod-based team environment
• Exposure to high-impact marketing campaigns with substantial ad spend
• Remote-friendly position with flexible working arrangements
• Competitive compensation (40 hours per week, US Time Zone)
• Direct visibility into campaign performance and business results