Job Description
Are you a visionary engineer with a passion for motion design? Apex Creative Labs is seeking a Senior 2D Web Animation Engineer to lead our motion strategy. In this role, you will bridge the gap between creative direction and technical execution, crafting seamless, high-performance animations that define our brand identity.
We are looking for someone who doesn't just write code but understands the physics of movement and the psychology of user interaction. Join us in shaping the future of digital storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement complex 2D animations using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern libraries like GSAP and PixiJS.
- Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate high-fidelity motion concepts into pixel-perfect, performant code.
- Optimize animation sequences for maximum performance across all devices and browsers, ensuring 60fps smoothness.
- Build and maintain a robust library of reusable animation components and tools for the engineering team.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers on best practices in animation and frontend engineering.
- Stay abreast of emerging web animation technologies and integrate them into our development workflow.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development with a specific focus on 2D animation.
- Deep proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 Canvas, SVG, and CSS3/SCSS.
- Strong command of animation frameworks (GSAP, Anime.js, Three.js for 2D) and the Web Animations API.
- Experience with version control (Git) and agile development methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.