Lead Creative Developer

Role Overview

Lead Creative Technology Manager & Developer (Remote, EST preferred) at Clutch’s client. The role blends hands-on development with technical leadership, guiding architecture, quality, and UI/UX workflows.

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives into technical and functional designs.
• Define and guide system architecture for scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Oversee database structure, perform code reviews, and provide technical direction.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Ensure quality control throughout development (audits, hand-offs, technical recommendations).
• Lead UI/UX wireframing and define system functional flow.
• Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to create intuitive user experiences.
• Define and document functional specifications.
• Manage technical scope, breaking projects into tasks, and tracking against timelines and budgets.
• Conduct client meetings to gather requirements and present technical solutions.
• Identify and address technical challenges proactively.
• Review workflows and recommend the right applications/plugins for projects.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable technical talent.
• Mentor and guide developers; provide ongoing technical support.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead (or similar) in UX/UI development and design, with a strong portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in a creative marketing/advertising agency strongly preferred.
• Client-facing experience with project management responsibilities.
• Strong hands-on coding experience including: Laravel, React, React Native, PHP, JavaScript, and data/infra such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, AWS/S3, Firebase, plus Git.
• Deep understanding of system architecture, database design, and software development best practices.
• Proficiency with web fundamentals: JavaScript, HTML, CSS and relevant backend languages.
• Experience with digital design tools: Figma, Sketch, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong knowledge of web development, CMS platforms, plugins, and custom app builds.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to evaluate developer work and ensure execution quality.

Nice-to-haves / Additional Signals

• Demonstrated experience with Shopify, Salesforce, and WordPress.
• Familiarity with Snowflake.
• Experience working on custom development projects.

Salary

• $160k–$200k (DOE), W2