Junior Creative Engineer

About the Company

Forge, a subdivision of Helios WorldWide, is a tech-powered creative agency that blends art and technology to create innovative solutions. Specializing in AI, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge development, the company works with a global collective of creative developers and digital innovators to push the boundaries of what's possible across various industries.

About the Role

As a Junior Creative Engineer at Forge in Santa Monica, CA, you'll sit at the intersection of UI/UX implementation and modern front-end web development. This is an on-site position perfect for developers eager to grow their skills in Webflow, Vue.js, and responsive web design. You'll work under the guidance of senior creative engineers to bring client experiences to life—from Figma wireframes to fully functional, high-performance web pages that meet brand guidelines and exceed user expectations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain responsive websites primarily using Webflow, Vue.js, and Nuxt, ensuring accurate alignment with brand guidelines and project requirements
• Translate Figma UI/UX designs, wireframes, and interactive prototypes into high-fidelity, fully functional web pages and components
• Customize themes, templates, and CMS structures to fit specific project needs while adhering to component-based architecture
• Assist with site speed optimization, image compression, cross-browser testing, and mobile responsiveness checks to ensure seamless user experiences
• Partner with designers, content strategists, and marketing team members to integrate visual assets, dynamic content, and interactive animations
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve front-end bugs, broken links, and styling inconsistencies across active builds
• Configure and test third-party tools, app integrations, and marketing analytics tags
• Support analytics setup and performance tracking to gather actionable project insights
• Follow internal web standards, maintain clean code documentation, and participate in team code reviews to continuously improve development workflows

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in front-end development or web design, or recent graduation from a relevant program
• Portfolio showcasing web design, UI components, or digital experiences
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including responsive design principles
• Familiarity with Figma and demonstrated interest in UI/UX implementation
• Basic knowledge of Webflow, Vue.js, or Nuxt, or eagerness to learn these technologies
• Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and willingness to learn from team feedback
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and incorporate creative feedback

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with APIs and design systems
• Experience with animation libraries such as GSAP
• Knowledge of AI-powered design tools
• Familiarity with Python

Forge, a subdivision of Helios WorldWide, is a tech-powered creative agency that blends art and technology to create innovative solutions for clients. They specialize in AI, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge development across various industries.