At Wantable, we care about providing a consistent and streamlined user experience across our software platforms. We are currently investing in the future by iteratively migrating areas of our user journey from AngularJS and a homegrown SCSS framework to Hotwire/Turbo + Stimulus with Tailwind within our Rails 7 Monolith.

We’re looking for someone to lead the charge on the UX and frontend side with the help and backing of our current team of designers, marketers, full-stack engineers, product managers, support engineers, and data scientists. You’ll work in our current and future technology platforms, Shopify themes, and Dynamic Yield to maintain design and UX parity between systems and introduce new features. This position reports to the Director of Site Experience on our Marketing team, but will partner and work closely with Engineering

You're a good fit for the role if you:

• Are a “manager of one”

• Have experience in UX and constantly put yourself in the users’ shoes 

• Collaborate well on high-level design and architecture decisions, but are comfortable working solo, heads down on components 

• Encourage sound architectural practices and general improvements with code reviews

• Understand the importance of and can balance the desire for code perfection with business needs

• You are attentive to detail and execute with a high regard for brand guidelines

• Are humble in conversation, but confident in your skills

• Are helpful and approachable (e.g., when a teammate needs help, you'll be there)

• When faced with a hard problem, you can break it down into digestible pieces

• When you get stuck, you're open and willing to ask for guidance

• Health Insurance/HMO 
• Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
• Diverse learning & growth opportunities
• Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
• Above standard leaves

• Develop, test, and maintain websites and applications

• Ensuring that all front-end code is optimized for speed, performance, and accessibility

• Understand and execute the software development life cycles and processes at Wantable

• Collaborate with designers and engineers to provide a seamless user experience

• Ensure all web pages are consistent in layout and design across our current and future platforms, Dynamic Yield, and Shopify. 

• Solid understanding of modern web design principles and best practices.

• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other members of the development, marketing, and/or creative team.

• Staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in UX and front-end development.

• Establish and meet project deadlines

• Adhere to and develop coding standards set forth by other developers, as well as define new standards and hold others accountable

• Engage with end-users, designers, other developers, and business personnel to create and implement software solutions

• Provide thought leadership within information technology and across the organization, striving for top-quality customer experience/satisfaction and high company morale

• The desire to make big and bold contributions that significantly impact the Wantable customer journey and ultimately drive key performance indicators 

• Someone with a keen eye for detail and be able to deliver the highest quality of work that meets the specifications of the design team and brand guidelines. 

• At least 5 years of experience in UX and front-end development, with a strong portfolio of web design projects.

• Solid understanding of UX and web design principles and best practices.

• Multiple years of industry experience with each of the following: 

  • Collaborating with backend developers and sharing project responsibilities to create well-functioning, aesthetically pleasing websites

  • CSS/SCSS and HTML/HAML

  • Developing responsive web applications

  • Tailwind 

  • Accessibility 

  • Consuming REST API’s (we use a Rails backend)

  • ECMAScript 2015/ES6 and above

  • Vue, React, Angular, or similar JavaScript frameworks 

  • Github or a similar version control and code review

• Knowledge, experience, or interest in any of the following:

  • Rails, Hotwire, Stimulus

  • Building best-in-class ecommerce applications 

  • Writing front-end unit and integration tests 

  • Dynamic Yield Experience in Templates or a similar dynamic CMS

  • Shopify theming, LiquidJS, or any other experience with Shopify as an e-commerce platform 

  • Platform engineering or DevOps, deploying/managing/supporting applications in cloud-based infrastructure

  • Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, on-page third-party marketing tracking

  • Cloudinary or other asset management and dynamic image resizing

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Scanned copy of valid NBI Clearance
• Accomplished Medical or PEME Slip (covered by KMC)
• 2x2 & Half body picture with white background
• Proof of government numbers (TIN, SSS, Pag-ibig, & Philhealth)
• Photocopy of 2 valid IDs – front & back (government-issued)
• Clear copy of your Birth Certificate (PSA or NSO)
• Accomplished HR Forms & Promissory Note (will be provided by KMC’s Onboarding Team

If you're a rockstar at what you do and looking to be a part of our amazing story, we want to hear from you!

We offer attractive salaries and benefits plus you get to work in some of the Philippines' best flexible workspaces. Our employees also get to enjoy exclusive discounts, rewards and freebies, and invites to our monthly events. We are always recruiting for roles in IT & Development, Marketing, Business Administration, HR & Recruitment and Legal & Finance Roles.

KMC provides quality employment opportunities for job-seekers looking for a career that is both challenging and fulfilling. We are also committed to providing equal opportunities at every selection stage. We do not discriminate due to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, and religion.

KMC Solutions offers a variety of career opportunities in Metro Manila, Cebu and Clark & Iloilo. We are always looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make their next big career move.

At KMC, we foster an inclusive and positive workplace for all. We push our members to succeed in everything they do through our collaborative work environment. We encourage our community to work hard and reach their full potential while delivering results that matter for our members and you as professionals.

We host amazing and quality events and implement people-centric policies to work flexibly. We ensure that everyone in our expansive network is engaged, from our internal employees and those who work on behalf our offshore partners.

At KMC, we work hard and we are committed to putting our best foot forward in everything we do. Everyone is encouraged to be an individual while also working for the collective good of the KMC Community. We believe mistakes are opportunities and that you should not present a solution without a problem.

We also know when hard work deserves to be recognized so we reward our employees with monthly parties, free trips and much much more!