Paradise
We are the agency for entertaining brands. We exist to keep brands entertaining and culturally relevant for their audiences.
In short, we create marketing that gets brands talked about and makes lots of noise. We do this across four pillars: Creative, Digital, Events, and Merchandise. Over the last five years, we’ve had the pleasure to work with the likes of BBC, AbInBev, Warner Brothers, CyT, Monster Energy, Yamaha, and PepsiCo—all from the luxurious home of our studios in Covent Garden.
Paradise Culture
Inclusive: A diverse, transparent, and hierarchy-free culture that makes everyone feel heard.
Collaborative: Good ideas come from all over. Our collaborative environment makes for a productive and engaging work atmosphere.
Entrepreneurial: We’re all about growth, building leaders, and driving more responsibility and quicker progression.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are currently seeking a skilled and adaptable Part Time Front-End Developer (2-3 days per week) to join us as our key digital lead. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate on forward-thinking digital experiences and work alongside a dynamic creative agency.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on building innovative web experiences, collaborating with creative teams, and supporting client-facing digital projects. Familiarity with Statamic is essential due to our existing infrastructure, though we are open to exploring other top-tier CMS options, including Craft and Kirby.
Job Details
Location: Covent Garden, London (2 days per week in-house)
Contract Type: Freelance with the potential to scale up based on project needs
Start: March 2025
Day Rate: £350-£500 per day (DOE)
The Role
As our Front-End Developer, you will:
Build and maintain robust front-end functionalities for engaging, user-focused websites and digital experiences.
Participate in client meetings when needed, offering technical insights and solutions.
Collaborate with our design and creative teams to ensure brand-focused digital outputs.
Maintain and develop our agency website built on Statamic, including:
Creating new pages
Implementing updates and optimising performance
Building new features and sections
Providing ongoing backend support
Key Responsibilities
Web Development:
Proficiency in back-end frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or similar)
Solid experience with Statamic, CSS, and JavaScript (DOM manipulation)
An interest in modern CSS specification development such as nesting, and `:has()`
Attention to detail, especially in translating design
Familiarity with templating, including Antlers
CMS development and customisation expertise
DevOps & Version Control
Experience with Git for version control
Familiarity with server management tools such as Ploi or Forge
Web Security & Performance
Knowledge of web security best practices
Page speed optimisation, accessibility, and SEO techniques
Soft Skills & Collaboration
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve challenges under tight deadlines
Team-oriented mindset with a passion for collaboration
Ideal Setup
In-House Commitment: A two-day-per-week contract in-house at our Covent Garden office
Scalability: Flexibility to increase commitment based on client needs with prior notice
If you’re excited to create forward-thinking digital solutions and thrive in a dynamic, creative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Paradise Agency to craft meaningful, brand-led digital experiences.
Paradise Benefits
#ParadiseChristmas: Our yearly Christmas trip abroad
#TeamThursdays: Our weekly team pub lunch
#DevelopmentDays: Time dedicated to courses and skill growth
#ParadiseBar: Our in-house bar, re-stocked weekly
#Walk&Talks: Encouraging an open policy for talks and discussions with colleagues
Gym Membership: Stay active with our covered gym memberships
Commission: A 10% commission rate available to all staff
Industry Tickets: Festivals, gigs, events, client invitations, and The Drum Network parties
Applications
Please send your CV & Introduction to: careers@paradise.london