Limited Brands: Front End Web Developer

Location: New York, NY and Columbus, OH
URL: http://www.limitedbrands.com

TITLE: Front-end Web Developer

DEPARTMENT: Internet

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Drives innovation by building enhancements to the customer experience of VictoriasSecret.com. Web presentation-layer (¿UX¿) specialist developer who bridges the creative and technical aspects of website creation and delivery. Responsible for all aspects of Presentation Layer development, including coding and QA of page templates and build of special content features. Participates in projects of various sizes as well as steady state development. Supports maintenance of front-end codebase (CSS/HTML/jQuery) to meet business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build and enhance site templates

Develop cross-browser/platform HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to match design specs for complex page layouts while adhering to code standards

Adopt, apply, and extend codebase for javascript/dHTML, primarily jQuery

Contribute to development of code standards as site and market mature

Unit test completed templates for rendering on target platforms

QA rendering and functionality on defined target platforms

Extend CSS as needed to accommodate new data and display types

Build for maintainability and performance

Support development and staging of complex site content

Upload, manage and configure content assets

Developer on special projects of varying complexity

Work with creative team to develop concepts for media and interactivity

Develop, integrate, and deploy templates and/or content as needed

Collaborate with internal & external partners resources on larger projects

Support victoriassecret.com growth and strategic direction

Support project or enhancement planning and scoping

Rapidly produce other interim deliverables (e.g. style guide components, browser analysis, prototypes, proofs of concept, etc.)

Integrate with/drive innovation for other VS platforms: Social, Mobile, etc.

Keep up to date on emerging trends, technologies, and market developments; help develop strategy to address opportunities and issues

Ensure accuracy and attention to detail throughout the development process

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong site-build background with both technical and visual expertise:

Ability to write validating HTML, CSS, and Javascript

Experience leveraging Web standards

Ability to write pixel-accurate code that accurately replicates a designed layout across a range of primary target platforms

Strong JavaScript & jQuery experience

Rich media experience (Flash, video, etc)

Experience with SVN and source control methodologies

Disciplined application of Web development best practices:

Write clean, well documented, modular and validating code

Knowledge of DOM programming

XML and JSON experience

Characteristics:

Collaborative, inclusive and flexible team member

Resourceful self-starter who gets things done

Highly organized with extreme attention to detail and strong brand sensitivity

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Creative problem-solver

Strong verbal communication skills required

Good writing skills a plus

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum 4 years hands-on site-building experience, with a focus on high-end brands or other environment with very high standards for presentation-layer build

Experience integrating presentation layer build with middleware templates

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Ecommerce experience a plus

  

LOCATION/TRAVEL: Columbus, Ohio & New York City

To apply: Send resume to Jeremy Hall at jhall@limitedbrands.com