Job Opportunity: Senior Frontend Developer (Contract)
Collective: garden3d
Focus Area: Candidates based in LATAM & Asia Role Type: Remote | Contract-based
Compensation: $35/hr – $95/hr (Pending seniority/leadership experience)
garden3d is a worker-owned creative collective known for its high-profile client roster, including Google, Stripe, Figma, and The Nobel Prize. They are the engineering force behind products like The Light Phone and are seeking a senior developer who prioritizes “pixel-perfect” execution and high-performance code.
The Ideal Candidate
The collective looks for “well-rounded” individuals who often have interests in art, music, or design. You should be someone who works “smart,” manages dependencies intelligently, and thrives in “deep work” environments.
Must-Have Technical Expertise
Experience: 8+ years of writing performant frontend code (obsessed with 95+ Lighthouse scores).
Frameworks: Expert-level TypeScript + one of Next.js, Nuxt, Svelte, or Vue.
Headless CMS: Fluency in Sanity, Contentful, or Prismic.
PaaS & eCommerce: Deep knowledge of Vercel/Netlify and Shopify (Headless/Liquid) or Stripe.
Modern CSS: Mastery of Tailwind, CSS Modules, and animation libraries.
Testing: Proficiency in Jest, Playwright, or Cypress.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Creative Tech: WebGL, Three.js, or D3.js for interactive visualizations.
Full-Stack: Experience with PostgreSQL, GraphQL, and API design.
Leadership: Background in engineering management or product roadmapping.
Core Responsibilities
UI/UX: Building responsive, accessible, and pixel-perfect interfaces from design specs.
Architecture: Developing scalable component libraries and design systems.
Optimization: Managing bundle sizes, load times, and real-time data via WebSockets.
Collaboration: Participating in sprint planning and constructive code reviews with a decentralized team.
How garden3d Works
Worker-Owned & Transparent: They share P&L statements and open-source their ideas.
Climate Conscious: Certified 150% Carbon Negative; they actively turn down work that doesn’t meet sustainability standards.
Async-First: Prioritizing calm, thoughtful communication over constant meetings.
Project Length: Most projects are a minimum of 8 weeks at 40 hours/week, but they seek long-term relationships.
? Application Process
Important: Do not apply via Remotive. You must use the collective’s direct application form.
Application: Complete the garden3d Application Form.
Initial Call: Meet members of the team to discuss culture and fit.
Technical Exercise: A practical demonstration of your coding style and skill level.
Would you like me to help you tailor your portfolio or GitHub highlights to match garden3d’s specific focus on “pixel-perfect” and high-performance frontend work?
