Squarespace Front end Developer

1. **Job Title**: Squarespace Front End Developer

2. **Job Summary**:
– The primary responsibility is to implement visual elements that users see and interact with on a Squarespace website.
– The role involves translating our company’s and clients’ website design into live, functional Squarespace sites.

3. **Key Responsibilities**:
– Collaborate with the design team to understand website design proposals.
– Implement the given designs on the Squarespace platform with high fidelity to the original design.
– Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
– Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
– Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to the back-end.
– Provide maintenance and enhancements to existing Squarespace sites.
– Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in Squarespace development.

4. **Skills and Qualifications**:
– Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3.
– Good understanding of JavaScript as well as Squarespace’s specific scripting and design capabilities.
– Basic knowledge of image authoring tools (to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image).
– Familiarity with tools such as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
– Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
– Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that the application will adhere to them.

5. **Education and Experience**:
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or significant equivalent experience.
– A minimum of two years of experience in a front-end development role, preferably with experience in Squarespace.

6. **Personal Attributes**:
– Strong attention to detail.
– Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
– Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
– A passion for delivering functional and visually appealing web experiences.

7. **Working Conditions**:
– This could be a remote or in-office position, depending on your company’s policy.
– Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with varied projects.

Remember, this is a general guide, and you may need to adjust the job description based on your specific needs and the nature of the projects at your company.