Location : In-office, New York or Montreal.
Who we are :
Valnet Inc. is the leading digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.
The opportunity :
Our gaming division, Odyssey Group , is looking for a skilled and motivated Web Designer to join our dynamic, cross-functional development team.
The ideal candidate must be passionate about gaming and curious about the latest web trends, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.
As a Web Designer, you will work closely with the development and gaming teams to build tools and features that support our portfolio of gaming websites, including GameRant , TheGamer , DualShockers , HardcoreGamer , and OpenCritic .
Responsibilities :
- Manage the roadmap of creative initiatives for our sites for better user engagement and monetization.
- Interact with the back-end team to support and implement new features.
- Participate in the analysis process (site architecture and features).
- Collaborate with the Project Manager for objectives / functionalities required.
- UX design : wireframes and / or prototypes (when required).
- Make recommendations to resolve issues related to the front-end.
- Review and ensure the quality of integration elements in different browsers.
- Optimize mobile responsive sites.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest trends on the web.
Qualifications :
- 3 to 5 years experience as a front-end developer or Web Designer.
- Knowledge of Javascript. (ability to code without a framework / library an asset)
- Strong knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3, SCSS, responsive web design, SEO.
- Experience with Symfony frameworks is an asset.
- Ability to work in a rapidly-evolving environment.
- Strong team player, analytical and dynamic.
- BitBucket, GIT, PHPStorm, Jenkins are assets.
- Understanding of online publishing and digital marketing.
Why work for us?
Valnet is a company unlike any other. Here, you’ll work alongside passionate, dedicated individuals who bring their best every day, creating an environment that is as inspiring as it is challenging.
We are innovative leaders, not passive followers, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry. We encourage autonomy and value creative contributions, empowering you to shape meaningful change from day one.
Moreover, we don’t just talk about culture we make it our first priority, fostering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where talent is recognized and rewarded.
In our true meritocratic structure, your career can develop quickly, giving you the opportunity to grow professionally and be generously rewarded for your achievements.
But don't take our word for it, check out our careers page to see for yourself!