Gracenote is the top provider of entertainment information, creating industry-leading databases of sports, TV, movie, and music metadata for entertainment guides and applications. Our technology serves billions of requests daily to hundreds of millions of devices around the world. Our customers include innovators like Apple, Twitter, Google Netflix, M-GO and Hulu, as well as the top consumer electronics, cable, and internet companies throughout the US and the world. Simply put, data provides you with an opportunity to impact the evolution of the entire entertainment industry.
We are looking for a talented and motivated Front End Developer to enhance and build key web products for sports driven clients with an eye for detail and design. The Front End Developer works in a collaborative environment to design, develop and deliver quality front-end products. You are passionate about web design and development and strive to bring innovative solutions to the table. You thrive within multidisciplinary teams and value the input of product managers, UX designers and architects.
You will report to the Product Lead and will assist in building, improving and maintaining a world-class platform. As a front-end specialist, you have a focus on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, with some exposure to jQuery and a strong working knowledge of key design tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
Responsibilities:
Implement design and functional requirements
Work closely with the Development and Product team members to ensure high quality deliverables
Develop working HTML and CSS prototypes
Participate in code and architecture reviews
Code and develop responsive web sites and pages, adhering to common best practices, and ensuring the final product matches the original design
Qualifications:
Proficient with HTML, CSS and JavaScript/jQuery
Excellent Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver skills
Excellent web design skills
Ability to code and develop responsive marketing emails would be an asset
Solid understanding of responsive/mobile-first design, web standards, UI/UX best practices and cross-browser development
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and autonomy
Ability to prioritize tasks
SportsDirect Inc. is the leader in delivering high quality sports content and cross platform solutions. Our content and solutions are used by major publishers, websites, newspapers, television, radio, and other media organizations worldwide, including Thomson Reuters, Chicago Tribune and the Covers Media Group.
Our passion for sports, music and TV is at the heart of everything we do. But, what really makes us tick is our people. From Emeryville to Tokyo and Halifax to Copenhagen, we are building the team that’s going to disrupt the digital universe. This starts by creating a workplace where all things entertainment is celebrated and innovation can come from anyone, not just people with offices and fancy titles. Gracenote has the soul of a small company, with the benefits and stability of a global leader. We offer competitive compensation and a full range of health benefits and the opportunity to learn and advance your career. Not to mention, the biggest data and coolest technology. So if you are interested in being mission critical and on the leading edge of entertainment technology then please contact us today at jobs@sportsdirectinc.com.
Please quote competition number FED0818-CB when applying.
http://www.sportsdirectinc.com