Employment Posting: Front-End Web Developer - Cinematic Website Build - Mediact Inc.Employment Type: Current Student Front-End Web Developer - Cinematic Website BuildPaid Contract Remote/North Bay Project-Based WHO WE AREA studio where film meets technology. Mediact is a transmedia studio working at the intersection of film, technology, and storytelling. We develop original content, build cinematic brand campaigns, and create scalable digital experiences. We’re building our new website — and we want it to feel less like a website, and more like a film. We’re looking for a developer who’s excited about that challenge. THE OPPORTUNITYBuild something you’ll actually want in your portfolio. This isn’t a template job. You’ll be building a high‑end, interaction‑driven site from scratch — working directly alongside our designer to bring a cinematic vision to life. WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENTThis project involves custom cursor design, film‑inspired page transitions, scroll‑based storytelling, and rich media integration. The kind of work that stands out in a portfolio — not just another landing page. Key ResponsibilitiesResponsive website — built from provided designs across desktop, tablet, and mobile Cinematic page transitions — smooth fades and dissolves, not standard navigation Custom interactive cursor — inspired by the Mediact pen‑nib logo mark Scroll-based animations — elements that reveal and respond as you move through the page Video & rich media integration — performant loading, high visual impact Hover states and micro‑interactions — the details that make a site feel premium SKILLS WE’R LOOKING FORYou don’t need to know everything — but these matter. Strong foundation in the following: React or similar framework GSAP or animation libraries Scroll-based animation (e.g. ScrollTrigger) Responsive layout / mobile‑first thinking Attention to timing and motion detail Nice to have (not required)Smooth scroll libraries (e.g. Lenis) Performance optimization for media heavy sites Interest in film, design, or interactive storytelling Experience with Webflow or headless CMS WHO WE’RE LOOKING FORA builder who cares about craft. You care about how things feel, not just whether they work You’re curious and willing to experiment You can collaborate closely with a designer and take direction well You want to build experiences, not just websites You’re looking for real project experience to add to your portfolio PROJECT DETAILSThe basics. Type: Short-term contract / project based. Fulltime Location: Remote or hybrid (North Bay preferred) Start: As soon as the right person is found Team: Small — you’ll work directly with the creative lead Platform: Your recommendation, based on project needs#J-18808-Ljbffr