Front-End Web Developer

The Front-End Web Developer is a freelance role responsible for building responsive, accessible, and high-performing digital experiences across websites, landing pages, email templates, HTML5 ads, and interactive platforms. This person will work closely with designers, strategists, and the Web Manager to translate creative direction into clean, scalable, and user-friendly front-end development. This role is open to remote candidates or candidates who can work in person in San Antonio, Texas.

About Parallel, A Brand Agency, LLC

We are Parallel. Our name represents our belief that success is a direct result of people and ideas being in alignment. Our team, our clients, our vendors, all working in sync alongside each other.Our core philosophy and approach to work is that when it comes to solving anything, 1+1=11. When two or more people work together, the result is far greater than if one had done it alone. The number eleven has become synonymous with the idea of collaboration and is subtly and serendipitously integrated within the name Parallel.


Description

Description

Parallel is a brand agency helping organizations build stronger brands through strategy, identity design, digital experiences, and marketing. We're looking for a Front-End Web Developer to build responsive, accessible, and high-performing digital experiences across websites, landing pages, email templates, HTML5 ads, and interactive platforms.

This is a freelance role open to candidates who are in-person in San Antonio, Texas, or remote.

This role works closely with designers, strategists, and the Web Manager to translate creative direction into clean, scalable, and user-friendly digital experiences.

For San Antonio-based candidates working in person, you'll be working from our vibrant, newly renovated downtown office located in the former SA Current building, which features two floors filled with natural light, a brand-new kitchen, updated bathrooms, a spacious conference room, and areas dedicated to both collaboration and quiet focus. Surrounded by the historic charm and creative energy of the area, it's the perfect setting for inspiration and team development. Your work will help contribute to the agency's overall success, creating an environment where both you and the team can thrive.

What You'll Do

• Develop responsive websites, landing pages, emails, HTML5 ads, and interactive experiences
• Translate Figma designs and prototypes into clean, maintainable front-end code
• Support CMS implementation, updates, troubleshooting, and light full-stack needs (primarily WordPress)
• Test and QA projects across devices, browsers, and environments
• Optimize for accessibility, performance, SEO, and responsive behavior
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, strategy, and account teams
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced agency environment

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of front-end development experience, ideally in an agency environment
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive development
• Experience working with WordPress CMS workflows, themes, custom fields, and blocks
• Ability to accurately translate designs into polished digital experiences
• Familiarity with accessibility standards, technical SEO, page speed, and QA best practices
• Experience with tools like GitHub, Chrome DevTools, BrowserStack, Lighthouse, or similar
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with HTML email development and HTML5 ads
• Familiarity with APIs, integrations, hosting basics, and light full-stack concepts
• Experience with front-end frameworks or component-based development
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred. Portfolio/work samples required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Parallel, A Brand Agency, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.