Creative Developer

Overview

BGN 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 Role

You’ll sit at the intersection of design, motion and frontend development, working closely with digital and motion designers to bring brands to life through:

1. Motion-led website builds
2. Cinematic scroll experiences
3. GSAP-driven interactions
4. Playful micro-animations
5. Modern, component-driven frontend architect

You’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 For

Core Skills

You should be confident in:

1. Craft CMS – building custom templates, components, fields and module structures
2. Shopify – building custom themes, sections and highly branded storefront experiences
3. Modern frontend craft – semantic HTML, responsive SCSS, CSS Grid/Flexbox best practices
4. GSAP – timelines, scroll-based animation, advanced interaction work
5. Bringing motion concepts to life from Figma, After Effects or Lottie
6. Writing strong, clean JavaScript (ES6+) with an understanding of performance and accessibility
7. Working collaboratively with designers, motion artists and strategists
8. Building fast, optimised sites with excellent UX and attention to detail

Mindset

You are:

1. Obsessed with craft and detail
2. Excited by emerging creative technologies
3. Comfortable experimenting and building prototypes
4. Someone who cares about how a site feels, not just how it functions
5. Always learning, always improving, always pushing for more expressive work

Nice to Have

These aren’t required, but they’re a bonus:

1. Experience with headless Craft with Vue/React setups
2. Three.js or WebGL experience
3. Experience working with APIs and integrations
4. Exposure to build tools (Vite, Webpack) and Git workflows

How We Work / Benefits

1. Yearly bonus scheme
2. Improved workplace pension
3. Monthly well-being allowance
4. 32 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
5. Your birthday off and a £100 present
6. Hybrid working: remote on Mondays and Fridays; Tuesday–Thursday in our Manchester studio
7. Individual learning and development programmes
8. Free refreshments, breakfast and fruit in the office
9. Regular team-building socials and meals out
10. A collaborative team where design, dev and motion create together

Salary

£ 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:

1. Motion-led websites
2. GSAP-heavy projects
3. Craft CMS or Shopify builds
4. Any experimental/creative web work you’re proud of

We want to see your flair, your craft, and your love for expressive digital work.