Front-End Web Developer

2 days ago

Lake Forest, IL, United States Beacon Hill Full-time

We are partnering with a leading enterprise organization seeking a Web Programmer to support a high-volume internal creative environment.


This 12-month opportunity is focused primarily on front-end development, building responsive websites, HTML emails, banner ads, and other digital assets.


The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) experience, along with the attention to detail needed to produce accurate project documentation for medical, regulatory, and IT review. Approximately 30% of the role will focus on documentation.


Location & Schedule:

  • Mettawa, IL
  • Hybrid onsite


Role Overview:

This Web Programmer will partner closely with designers and creative managers to translate designs into functional, responsive digital assets.


The role includes front-end development, AEM content authoring, HTML email development, animated banner ads, interactive elements, and project documentation in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Build responsive websites, HTML emails, and banner ads from provided designs and functional requirements.
  • Convert designs created in Figma or Adobe Creative Suite into fully functional, responsive assets.
  • Author content using custom components within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
  • Develop animations, navigation, and other interactive web elements.
  • Create animated HTML5 banner ads using Google Web Designer and DoubleClick Studios.
  • Convert email designs into responsive HTML emails.
  • Create thorough and accurate project documentation.
  • Collaborate with designers and creative managers while following established workflow processes.
  • Stay current with relevant technology and apply new learnings to development methods.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience building websites or other HTML-based projects.
  • Expertise with HTML and CSS, with strong working knowledge of JavaScript and jQuery.
  • Experience with front-end development of HTML-based projects such as websites, emails, and banner ads.
  • Experience with content authoring in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or comparable web content management experience, with AEM required for this opportunity.
  • Experience developing HTML5 banner ads using Google Web Designer.
  • Experience with a server-side scripting language such as .NET.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to create and maintain accurate project documentation.
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.


Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

  • Experience with Veeva Email and CRM modules.
  • Familiarity with CLM and ISA.
  • Experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a similar environment.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other design software.
  • Portfolio, work samples, or GitHub showcasing relevant front-end development work.
  • Familiarity with animation.


What Makes This Role Unique:

  • Opportunity to work across responsive websites, emails, animated banner ads, and other interactive digital assets.
  • Strong blend of hands-on front-end development, creative collaboration, and structured project documentation.
  • Portfolio or work samples can help demonstrate relevant capabilities during candidate review.


Engagement Details:

  • Duration: 12 months
  • Hybrid onsite in Mettawa, IL