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We are looking for an HTML Developer with a strong interest in gamification and interactive experiences to help build engaging, responsive, and dynamic user interfaces for game‑driven products. This role focuses on translating briefs for game mechanics and design concepts into polished, performant front‑end experiences.

You will work closely with designers, UX/UI designers, and engineers to implement gamification elements such as progress states, rewards, animations, transitions, and interactive feedback systems.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys turning mechanics into clear, satisfying player experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain interactive, game‑like UI components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a mobile first environment
Implement gamification elements such as:
- Progress indicators and meters
- Persistent states (e.g. collected items, activated features)
- Animations, transitions, and visual feedback
- Reward and unlock sequences
Translate UI and interaction designs into high‑quality, responsive layouts
Work with designers to refine timing, motion, and visual clarity of interactive elements
Understand and comprehend CMS systems to facilitate the building of the gamification
Ensure interfaces perform smoothly across all platforms and devices
Maintain clean, modular, and reusable front‑end code
Debug and optimise interactive elements for performance and stability

Required Skills & Experience

Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+)
Experience building interactive UI components, not just static pages
Solid understanding of CSS animations, transitions, and transforms
Familiarity with managing UI state and dynamic updates
Experience with responsive design and mobile‑first development
Ability to work accurately from design mockups and interaction specs
Comfortable collaborating in a multidisciplinary team environment

Nice to Have

Experience working on games, gamified products, or interactive media
Familiarity with canvas, SVG animations, or lightweight animation libraries
Experience with frameworks or tooling (e.g. React, Vue, or similar)
Understanding of game UX principles (player feedback, anticipation, reward timing)
Interest in game mechanics, player psychology, or interactive storytelling

What We’re Looking For

Someone who thinks in states, progression, and feedback, not just layouts
Attention to detail in motion, timing, and visual clarity
A problem‑solver who can suggest improvements to interaction flow
Passion for building experiences that feel responsive, rewarding, and intuitive
A can-do attitude that allows for context switching from gamification to other player-centric design elements when required

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