Creative Developer

OverviewBGN is a brand and digital agency based in Manchester. We create motion-led brand worlds that live online. From expressive interactions to cinematic scroll journeys and we’re looking for a Creative Developer who can help us push that even further.Digital at BGN is about experimenting, crafting and storytelling. We don’t just build websites, we build experiences that move, react and feel alive.We’re looking for a Creative Developer who can turn ambitious concepts into beautifully executed, performant, immersive web experiences.The RoleYou’ll sit at the intersection of design, motion and frontend development, working closely with digital and motion designers to bring brands to life through:Motion-led website buildsCinematic scroll experiencesGSAP-driven interactionsPlayful micro-animationsModern, component-driven frontend architectureYou’ll be responsible for building visually rich sites in Craft CMS (our preferred platform), along with Shopify sites for our e-commerce clients, and occasional bespoke WordPress work.This role suits someone who loves experimenting, prototyping and pushing what a brand can feel like online.What We’re Looking ForCore SkillsYou should be confident in:Craft CMS – building custom templates, components, fields and module structuresShopify – building custom themes, sections and highly branded storefront experiencesModern frontend craft – semantic HTML, responsive SCSS, CSS Grid/Flexbox best practicesGSAP – timelines, scroll-based animation, advanced interaction workBringing motion concepts to life from Figma, After Effects or LottieWriting strong, clean JavaScript (ES6+) with an understanding of performance and accessibilityWorking collaboratively with designers, motion artists and strategistsBuilding fast, optimised sites with excellent UX and attention to detailMindsetYou are:Obsessed with craft and detailExcited by emerging creative technologiesComfortable experimenting and building prototypesSomeone who cares about how a site feels, not just how it functionsAlways learning, always improving, always pushing for more expressive workNice to HaveThese aren’t required, but they’re a bonus:Experience with headless Craft with Vue/React setupsThree.js or WebGL experienceExperience working with APIs and integrationsExposure to build tools (Vite, Webpack) and Git workflowsHow We Work / BenefitsYearly bonus schemeImproved workplace pensionMonthly well-being allowance32 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)Your birthday off and a £100 presentHybrid working: remote on Mondays and Fridays; Tuesday–Thursday in our Manchester studioIndividual learning and development programmesFree refreshments, breakfast and fruit in the officeRegular team-building socials and meals outA collaborative team where design, dev and motion create togetherSalary£DOE (We’re open to seniors, strong mid-weight candidates and ambitious juniors with the right craft focus.)Interested?Send your CV, portfolio/GitHub and a short intro to antonio@bgn.agency.Include examples of:Motion-led websitesGSAP-heavy projectsCraft CMS or Shopify buildsAny experimental/creative web work you’re proud ofWe want to see your flair, your craft, and your love for expressive digital work.