Senior Front-end Developer (remote)

Job Description

Who We Are

Teal Media is a full-service creative and design agency with a conscience. We believe purposeful design can transform organizations, inspire action, and enable progress. Our clients and nonprofit partners are committed to creating positive social change—and we pour every ounce of our passion and skill into helping them succeed.

We offer a variety of strategic, creative, and technical services, including brand strategy, web design and development, and creative support.

We're a woman-founded and woman-led firm with a team that reflects a broad range of lived experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. At Teal, we value our people above all else and choose to work with partners and clients who share those values.

To carry that vision forward, we're looking for a Senior Front-End Developer who can bring design to life on the web. You'll work hand-in-hand with our creatives, strategist, and developers to transform creative ideas into responsive, accessible, and high-performing digital experiences. As a senior team member, you'll take ownership of front-end delivery, mentor others, and help guide technical decisions—ensuring every site we build reflects the creativity, care, and values that define Teal.What You'll Do

Lead front-end development for web-based projects and ongoing client support, owning delivery from design handoff through production.

Design, build, and maintain high-quality custom WordPress (and Drupal, as needed) themes, templates, and components; customize plugins and integrate third-party APIs.

Build and launch complex microsites, landing pages, interactive features, and prototypes for client review and testing.

Translate UX/UI designs into responsive, accessible, performant front-end code, ensuring design fidelity and technical feasibility.

Partner closely with the CTO to review deliverables, align on technical direction, and ensure work meets requirements before client delivery.

Collaborate with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and project leads to create seamless, high-quality digital experiences.

Help manage front-end task planning, resource allocation, and timelines; communicate clearly with internal teams and external clients.

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, conduct code reviews, and help enforce front-end best practices and coding standards.

Lead technical discovery and evaluation phases, exploring new frameworks, tools, and solutions to strengthen project outcomes.

Support recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of new front-end developers as the team grows.

Document front-end architecture, component libraries, and processes to ensure maintainability and scalability.Ideal Candidates Will Have

1-2 years of agency experience is strongly preferred

Demonstrable experience developing complex front-end HTML code and a willingness to walk us through code that you yourself have written

5+ years of front-end coding experience

Experience creating front-end HTML5, CSS, and Javascript (jQuery/ES6) code with working examples

Very comfortable with coding 'from scratch' as well as light use of existing frameworks

Strong understanding of the website design and development process, including working knowledge of git, mobile responsive design, and accessibility standards

Self-starter, independent thinker, highly responsible

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Thrives working in a fast-paced environment

Strict attention to detail and adherence to project deadlinesLocation

Ideal Location: Remote (US)Salary

This role offers a salary range of $115,000–$145,000, commensurate with experience. At Teal, we use transparent salary bands to promote equity and clarity across our team. The range reflects flexibility for different levels of seniority, with final offers based on each candidate's skills and experience. In addition, Teal provides a comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, and a flexible, people-first workplace culture.Benefits

At Teal, you'll contribute to meaningful work for mission-driven organizations while enjoying a collaborative, flexible, and values-aligned workplace.

100% remote (US-based)

Work-from-home flexibility

Yearly Continuing Education Stipend

Bi-annual bonus eligibility

Flexible Time Off and Unlimited Sick Leave

Compassionate Leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company 401(k) with match

Flexible working hours

Flex Fridays – time for passion projects, learning, or early sign-offs

The last week of the year off, company-wide

Equal Opportunity Statement

If your experience doesn't exactly match the qualifications listed, but you believe you'd thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply and tell us why you're the right person for the job.

We strongly encourage individuals from historically marginalized communities to apply—including Black and Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and those who have been system-impacted.

Teal Media is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, and veteran status. We are not offering US visa sponsorship at this time.

Full-time

Hybrid remote