Sparkart isn't a design firm. It's like one in some ways, but we're deeply interested in technology and business on top of the pretty pictures. In fact, we also develop software. Visit any of our sites and you'll be using the most advanced content, community, and commerce-driven site development platform in the world, built over the years to empower the biggest names in music and entertainment on the web. Think Drupal, Ning, WordPress, ExpressionEngine, Magento, etc. all rolled into one powerful RoR platform with Apple-like attention to detail and design. We have over 1.5 million registered users and millions more visit our sites every month, check out any of these sites to get an idea:
We're working hard this year to turn our platform into a hosted service product and we need help. We're looking for great front end developers to accomplish this mission, working with a very talented team of software engineers and interaction designers in Oakland and Montreal who have made everything we've done so far possible. You will hit the ground running:
- Defining new features on your own initiative and in reaction to business requirements, writing specifications, building HTML/CSS/Javascript prototypes, and working closely with engineers through launch
- Helping to refactor our front end codebase to scale better as we add features
- Partnering with our User Experience team to constantly improve our production process, defining rapid development methodologies such as patterns and templates
Sparkart has been in business since 1999 with the resources to execute and the agility of a bedroom business. Join us and we'll create something very special together.
YOU:
- Are naturally curious, highly organized, and love problem solving
- Have extensive experience with freelance/open source projects, or are otherwise able to prove a fiercely independent spirit while still respecting the benefits of full time, dedicated employment
- Ideally have experience working with lifestyle brands via the worlds of advertising, publishing, broadcast media, gaming, or related industries
- Are all about Getting Real and agile development
- Have 5+ years of experience with web standards based development
- Have 2+ years of experience with Javascript (jQuery preferred)
- Bonus points for Ruby on Rails experience
- Live in the San Francisco Bay Area, or are willing to relocate within 2 months
PERKS:
Sparkart is conveniently located in Uptown Oakland, just a block away from the 19th St. BART station (13 minutes from Downtown San Francisco) and 3 blocks from Lake Merritt. Multiple freeways converge nearby and garage/lot parking is plentiful.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible schedule: exact work hours are lenient - just get the work done
- Flexible workplace: work outside of the office from time to time
- Tickets to select client events
- Great people with tons of knowledge about World of Warcraft, Swedish Metal, old Country Blues, German Techno, Cuban Coffee, Nikko Bellic, Vegan Soul Food, Red Skull, and much more!
- We no longer support Internet Explorer 6
APPLY:
Send us an e-mail with the following:
- Resume/CV
- Salary Requirements
- URLs to serve as code samples for markup, CSS, and Javascript
- URLs, or samples in JPEG/PDF format demonstrating visual design and/or UI/UX
No recruiters, staffing companies, or phone calls please.