Senior Creative Front-End Engineer - GSAP & React Role in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a senior-level individual contributor role at the high-craft end of front-end engineering — a niche that commands premium compensation globally. The stack (GSAP, WebGL/Three.js, React/Next.js, Tailwind) sits at the intersection of engineering and creative direction, a rare and increasingly valuable combination for agencies serving Fortune 500 brands.
Key career signals:
- Green flag — skill premium: GSAP + WebGL/Three.js expertise is genuinely rare. Engineers who can deliver polished, 60fps animated experiences are in short supply, translating to strong market leverage.
- Green flag — AI tooling: Daily use of Claude Code, GitHub Copilot and Cursor is explicitly required, positioning you at the leading edge of AI-assisted development workflows.
- Green flag — Fortune 500 portfolio: Working on a globally recognized consumer brand through a top creative agency is a strong portfolio line item.
- Yellow flag — augmentation model: As nearshore staff augmentation, career growth is primarily skill-driven rather than through internal promotion ladders. Engineers thrive here by deepening expertise rather than managing teams.
- Compensation context: USD pay for a senior LATAM engineer at this specialization level typically ranges $60,000–$100,000/yr depending on country — significantly above local market rates.
Ideal for engineers who want to sharpen creative front-end and animation craft while gaining exposure to top-tier U.S. agency work, without relocating.
About Truelogic
At Truelogic we are a leading provider of nearshore staff augmentation services headquartered in New York. For over two decades, we've been delivering top-tier technology solutions to companies of all sizes, from innovative startups to industry leaders, helping them achieve their digital transformation goals.
Our team of 600+ highly skilled tech professionals, based in Latin America, drives digital disruption by partnering with U.S. companies on their most impactful projects. Whether collaborating with Fortune 500 giants or scaling startups, we deliver results that make a difference.
By applying for this position, you're taking the first step in joining a dynamic team that values your expertise and aspirations. We aim to align your skills with opportunities that foster exceptional career growth and success while contributing to transformative projects that shape the future.
Our Client
A premier independent digital creative agency headquartered in New York, operating at the intersection of design, technology and strategy. They build world-class digital experiences for top global brands, and this role supports one of the most recognized Fortune 500 brands in the world. They are known for meticulous attention to design detail, high standards for code quality and a very collaborative work environment.
Job Summary
As a Senior Creative Front-End Engineer, you will build premium, highly animated, design-driven web experiences where craft matters as much as code. You'll turn high-end designs into pixel-perfect interfaces with smooth, performant animations and rich interactions. The ideal candidate is an autonomous, detail-oriented engineer with a strong eye for design and motion who stays on top of emerging UI trends. This is a long-term, 100% remote role from Latin America, working US Pacific Time hours.
Responsibilities
- Build visually stunning, highly interactive web experiences for a world-class consumer brand.
- Craft smooth, high-performance animations and scroll-driven interactions.
- Turn high-end Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces.
- Build scalable, cross-browser UI components with advanced Tailwind CSS and modern CSS.
- Lead front-end work independently and write clean, maintainable, well-tested code.
- Optimize animation-heavy pages for performance (60fps, rendering and paint, asset loading).
- Implement accessible experiences, including ARIA, keyboard navigation and reduced-motion support.
- Take part in code reviews and use AI tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or Cursor in your daily workflow.
Qualifications and Job Requirements
- 5+ years of front-end web development, with expert-level HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Advanced web animation experience with GSAP (including ScrollTrigger), Framer Motion, SVG animation, Canvas or WebGL/Three.js.
- Advanced Tailwind CSS (custom design systems, theming, complex responsive layouts) and strong modern CSS.
- Hands-on experience with React or Next.js.
- Proven ability to deliver pixel-perfect work from high-end designs with a strong eye for detail and motion.
- Ability to lead front-end projects independently with minimal oversight.
- Strong debugging and cross-browser/device testing skills.
- Daily, practical use of AI development tools like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or Cursor.
- Professional English, written and spoken.
- Ability to work US Pacific Time (PST/PDT) hours.
What We Offer
- 100% Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from the location that helps you thrive. All it takes is a laptop and a reliable internet connection.
- Highly Competitive USD Pay: Earn an excellent, market-leading compensation in USD, that goes beyond typical market offerings.
- Paid Time Off: We value your well-being. Our paid time off policies ensure you have the chance to unwind and recharge when needed.
- Work with Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to manage your time as long as the work gets done. Focus on results, not the clock.
- Work with Top American Companies: Grow your expertise working on innovative, high-impact projects with Industry-Leading U.S. Companies.
Why You'll Like Working Here
- A Culture That Values You: We prioritize well-being and work-life balance, offering engagement activities and fostering dynamic teams to ensure you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Diverse, Global Network: Connect with over 600 professionals in 25+ countries, expand your network, and collaborate with a multicultural team from Latin America.
- Team Up with Skilled Professionals: Join forces with senior talent. All of our team members are seasoned experts, ensuring you're working with the best in your field.
Apply now!
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