Lead Front-End Developer

Overview As Lead Front-End Developer at One North, you drive technical direction on cross-disciplinary client engagements, turning design concepts into performant, accessible experiences. You’ll mentor developers, shape front-end architecture, and collaborate with strategists, designers, and architects from discovery to launch. The role sits within a design-forward, AI-aware environment that emphasizes craft, scalability, and delivering impactful digital experiences at scale. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision401(k) with pre-tax and Roth optionsLife Insurance and AD&DDisability (short and long-term)HSATransportation benefits ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership across client engagements from discovery through deliveryDefine project-level architecture, standards, and implementation approaches with architects and teamsIdentify and mitigate technical risks early in projectsMentor and review code, and guide junior and senior front-end developersTranslate designs into production-ready experiences in close partnership with designersLead development of design systems, component libraries, and front-end standardsCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic client solutionsContribute to estimation, planning, staffing, and scope for front-end workEvolve internal engineering practices, components, and AI-enabled workflows Key requirements6+ years of professional front-end development experience (agency/consulting preferred)Advanced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with current best practicesStrong TypeScript proficiency and typed data modelingSignificant React and Next.js production experienceStrong front-end architecture, component design, and scalable patternsFluent CSS/SCSS and building from scratch without relying on utility frameworksExperience building, governing component libraries and design systemsDeep proficiency with Figma and related tools (Figma Design, Dev Mode, FigJam, libraries)Ability to build resilient, responsive sites across devices and browsersWCAG 2.2 accessibility compliance and SEO fundamentalsHands-on experience with headless CMSs (Contentful, Sanity, Contentstack) and content modelingExperience integrating third-party libraries and SDKsGit workflows, branching, and code reviewExperience with JS animation libraries (GSAP, Framer Motion, Three.js)Proven track record leading technical delivery and mentoring teamsComfort with AI-assisted development tools and responsible adoptionExceptional communicator and collaboratorMentoring and coaching mindsetAbility to align technical decisions with business goalsHTML, CSS, JavaScript (modern)TypeScriptReact, Next.js