Frontend UX Developer (m-f-d)

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Join FSC’s growing digital team and help create world‑class, user‑centered digital experiences. We are looking for a Front‑end UX Developer who blends strong front‑end engineering skills with UX design expertise to deliver high‑quality, accessible, and visually compelling digital products—primarily across Drupal‑based platforms. This role works closely with designers, content strategists, back‑end developers, and stakeholders to bring seamless digital solutions to life.

Roles & Responsibilities

Front‑end Development

• Build responsive, accessible, and high‑performance interfaces using modern frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
• Develop and customise Drupal themes, templates and front‑end components (Twig).
• Ensure cross‑browser compatibility, web standards, excellent performance, and scalable code.
• Optimize front‑end architecture for speed, usability and maintainability.
• Document, maintain and review code.

UX Design & Research

• Conduct user research and usability testing.
• Create wireframes, prototypes and design mockups (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Apply UX/UI best practices to enhance engagement, satisfaction and accessibility (WCAG).
• Review and advise on the usability of websites, portals and applications across FSC’s digital ecosystem.

Collaboration & Integration

• Integrate APIs and collaborate with back‑end engineers for seamless functionality.
• Work closely with content and digital strategy teams to align with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with external consultants on digital platforms and applications.
• Support cross‑team consistency across all FSC digital touchpoints.

Project Management & QA

• Manage full project cycles—scoping, timelines, delivery and quality.
• Produce clear project summaries, deliverables and roadmaps.
• Perform QA testing and develop test plans to ensure accessibility and usability standards.
• Implement and maintain web data tracking (GA4, Google Tag Manager).
• Identify opportunities to optimise workflows, technologies and the overall digital experience.

Your profile

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in Web Development, Design, Computer Science or related fields.

Experience

• 5+ years in front‑end development.
• 3+ years in UX/UI design and user‑centred design.
• Proven experience delivering responsive and accessible digital products.
• Strong expertise in Drupal theming and front‑end customisation.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), React/Vue/Angular and Git/CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with GA4, Google Tag Manager and web data tracking.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent project management and time‑management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to review others’ work with accuracy.
• Agile working style and stakeholder‑focused approach.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication; strong active‑listening skills.

Languages

• Fluency in English required.
• Spanish or French is a plus.

Other

• Experience working in multicultural, multilingual, global teams.
• Commitment to FSC’s mission and values.

Why us?

• Be part of a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of sustainable forestry and contribute to protecting the globe’s forests.
• Play an active role in the FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards who convene in person at least once a year.
• Benefit from cross‑cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by working in a dynamic, inclusive and diverse international culture with over 60 nationalities represented under one roof.
• Benefit from work‑life balance with our hybrid working structure.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket.
• Breakfast bars, coffee, tea.
• Take part in learning lunches.
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.

Fine Print

• Location: Bonn, Germany.
• Working Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract – 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance).
• Starting Date: As soon as possible.
• Travel: Sporadic travel is required.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology and Design
• Industry: Non‑profit Organisations

About us

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognised non‑profit organisation at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long‑term health and resilience of the world’s forests.