Creative Web Developer (Junior/Mid-Level), Unusual Technologies

Sussex Innovation; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative technology startup in Brighton is seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Creative Web Developer. You will be involved in developing unique web solutions while collaborating with a talented team. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio showcasing their skills in both frontend and backend development, a growth mindset, and the ability to tackle unconventional challenges. This role offers a supportive environment and a flexible work-life balance with office hours from 10:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of projects demonstrating knowledge in web development.
• Demonstrable skills in frontend and backend development.
• Eager to learn new technologies outside current experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke frontend and backend web solutions.
• Collaborate with the team to solve unusual problems.
• Learn and apply new technologies on the fly.
• Take ownership of your code and contribute ideas.

Skills

Full-Stack Development

Problem Solving

Growth Mindset

PHP

Laravel

Experience with Game Engines

Job description

Creative Web Developer (Junior/Mid-Level), Unusual Technologies

• Brighton, UK
• Permanent

Do you want to build the unusual?

We are Unusual Technologies. We are a team of creatives and programmers who bring immersive, high-tech, and bespoke solutions to industries ranging from academia and entertainment to the arts.

If you are looking to break into creative software—or if you are already there and crave a change—we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a small startup, we offer high impact and high autonomy.

We are looking for a Web Developer with a creative edge. Your core strength will be full-stack web development, but you will also have the chance to dive into new technologies. Depending on the project, you might be building a bespoke web platform one week and experimenting with new platforms or AI the next.

What you will be doing:

• Developing bespoke frontend and backend web solutions.
• Collaborating with our team to solve “unusual” problems.
• Learning and applying new technologies on the fly.
• Taking ownership of your code and contributing ideas.

Hiring Criteria

• Portfolio: You should have a portfolio of projects (professional, personal, or academic) that demonstrate your knowledge.
• Full-Stack Capability: Demonstrable skills in frontend and backend development.
• Problem Solver: You enjoy figuring out how to make things work and what makes them tick.
• Growth Mindset: You are eager to learn technologies outside your current experience.
• PHP / Laravel
• Experience with Game Engines

Further Information

We offer a healthier work-life balance with working hours of 10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday .

• Office: Two days in Brighton (near Moulsecoomb station).