David Jones Hiring for Digital Front End Developer Job at Melbourne, Australia Full Time

A rare and unique chance to join us as the Digital Front end Developer at David Jones. Reporting to the Lead Developer, you will be part of the Brand & Content team, responsible for delivery of visual and interactive experiences for our online channels. The Digital Front End Developer will be fundamental to enhancing functionality and crafting new experiences for David Jones regional and international customers.

Demonstrating a solid understanding of customer experience and the commercial needs of a retail business, you will come with a mind-set of endless possibility, and possess a true passion for digital innovation. You will work collaboratively with the broader business including David Jones Online and Digital trade teams.

Based in Melbourne with a hybrid mix of time in the office and from home, this will suit an experienced Front End Developer with strong HTML and coding skills who is looking to drive their career within Australia’s most iconic retailer.

What does the role involve?

• Working with the Digital Creative team and wider Marketing departments to build responsive website content to match supplied designs
• Intuitive implementation and development of an evolving front-end framework
• Ongoing weekly maintenance of David Jones website content
• Creative input into key design choices affecting the front-end framework and brand
• Team collaboration and stakeholder management
• Seeking opportunities to own and transform a front-end content framework
• Staying abreast of industry lead changes
• Proposing and managing deliverables, accurate estimation of timelines
• Working with external partners to evolve the David Jones website and marketing channels where possible, whilst informing Digital Marketing stakeholders

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a Front End Developer, ideally within a retail setting
• Experience within eCommerce platforms & wordpress

• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript
• Strong knowledge with responsive design and development
• A drive to Seek opportunities to expand your UI/UX skill-set

• Strong attention to detail and able to execute high-quality work under tight deadlines.

• Have a flair for building relationships at all levels of the business within and across teams

Why work for us?

• A competitive remuneration package including performance incentives
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones, Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery & POLITIX brands
• An additional day of leave for your birthday
• Highly flexible hybrid working arrangements that enable balance between life and your career
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established us as Australia’s original influencer in fashion & lifestyle. Today, our vision and purpose to continue this legacy is to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Part of Woolworths Holding Limited (JSE:WHL) alongside the Country Road Group, our values include being customer obsessed, collaborative, inspirational, responsible and dedicated to quality – within a thriving culture we live these values every day as we strive to inspire our people, customers and community Like No Other.

David Jones & Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.