Design Engineer - 1 month contract

About this role

webAI seeks a Design Engineer for a 4-6 week remote contract to build marketing microsites and maintain their product website. You'll combine modern front-end development with animation and design expertise to create high-performance, accessible web experiences that showcase AI infrastructure launches.

What you'll do

• Build microsites for product launches and campaigns in collaboration with designers and engineers
• Maintain and enhance webAI's marketing website with fresh interactions and animations
• Ensure high standards for user experience and web accessibility across all front-end work
• Optimize for performance, Core Web Vitals, and SEO best practices
• Partner cross-functionally to align technical solutions with brand and product vision

What they're looking for

• React and TypeScript
• Next.js and Tailwind CSS
• Animation libraries (Motion, Three.js, Lottie, Rive, Spline)
• Web performance optimization and Core Web Vitals
• Accessibility standards and semantic HTML
• CMS platform integration
• AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor)
• Visual and interaction design principles

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match and equity options
• $200/month health & wellness stipend
• Flexible Time Off
• Continuing education support

Likely interview questions

• Walk us through a recent microsite or marketing project you built—what animation libraries did you choose and why?
• How do you approach performance optimization when balancing rich animations with Core Web Vitals targets?