Job Description
Are you a creative technologist obsessed with the 2D interactive web experience? Apex Digital Solutions is seeking a visionary Senior 2D Interactive Developer to join our elite creative engineering team in San Francisco. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-end design and high-performance engineering, crafting pixel-perfect, fluid animations and data visualizations that captivate users.
We are looking for someone who doesn't just write code but understands the physics of motion and the nuances of the HTML5 Canvas API. If you have a passion for WebGL, GSAP, and pushing the browser's rendering limits, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop complex 2D interactive graphics using HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, and SVG.
- Optimize rendering performance for high-traffic web applications, ensuring 60fps animations on all devices.
- Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to translate static mockups into dynamic, animated user interfaces.
- Implement advanced physics-based animations and particle systems to enhance user engagement.
- Maintain and improve the company's 2D graphics rendering engine and utility libraries.
- Debug complex rendering issues and cross-browser compatibility challenges.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Frontend Development with a specific focus on 2D graphics and animation.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and modern CSS frameworks.
- Expert knowledge of HTML5 Canvas and WebGL (Three.js or Pixi.js experience is a plus).
- Deep understanding of animation libraries such as GSAP, GreenSock, or Anime.js.
- Experience with responsive design and performance optimization techniques.
- Portfolio demonstrating complex 2D interactive projects or visual effects.