Web Designer

Factory

San Francisco, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Web designers with frontend development expertise and a passion for motion and interaction will find this hands-on role in San Francisco a good fit.

Best fit for

Candidates who can design and code with equal emphasis on visual craft and technical execution
— “Own Factory's website end to end: concept, design, prototyping, frontend development, testing, launch, and ongoing iteration.”
Individuals who thrive in in-office environments and work closely with cross-functional teams
— “Working closely with Design, Marketing, and Engineering, you'll keep the site moving as quickly as the product.”
Candidates with experience in modern frontend frameworks and a strong grasp of responsive design
— “Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills, with experience shipping in a modern frontend framework such as React or Next.js.”

Things to consider

In-office requirement may be a constraint for those who prefer remote or hybrid setups
— “This is an in-office position (5 days/week) in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain)”
The role demands frequent launches and updates, which may require high adaptability and stamina
— “keep the site moving as quickly as the product, with frequent launches, experiments, and improvements.”

How to stand out

Highlight motion and interaction work in your portfolio with live browser examples
— “Please include links to websites you've shipped and a short note on what you personally designed and built.”
Demonstrate your ability to balance ambitious design with rapid iteration in your resume
— “The ability to take an open-ended brief, propose a direction, and carry it through implementation.”
Showcase your experience with AI tools in prototyping or building web experiences
— “Experience using AI tools to prototype and build, with the judgment to review and refine what they produce.”
Emphasize your work with responsive design, accessibility, and performance optimization
— “Make every experience responsive, accessible, and fast. Own the details across screen sizes and browsers.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

owns Factory's website end to end
designs and builds product pages
creates and implements motion, animation, and interactions

Typical background

experience designing and building production websitesstrong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Web DesignHTMLCSSJavaScriptReactNext.jsWeb AnimationResponsive DesignAccessibilityWeb Performance

Preferred

Creative CodingWebgl3DGSAPRive

Stack & domain

HTMLCSSJavaScriptReactNext.jsFigmaWeb AnimationMotionResponsive DesignAccessibilityWeb PerformanceLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkWeb DesignWeb DevelopmentFront-end Development

About the role

Original posting from Factory via Ashby

ABOUT THE ROLE
Factory is looking for a web designer who loves to build. You'll own the design and development of Factory's website, from the first concept to production code and the updates that follow. That includes its visual direction, page layouts, interactions, motion, and animation. You'll shape how people first encounter Factory and help them understand what autonomous software engineering makes possible.
This is a hands-on role for someone who cares how a website feels in the browser. The rhythm of a page. The timing of a transition. An interactive demo that makes a complex idea click. You'll have room to explore those details and the responsibility to ship them.
Working closely with Design, Marketing, and Engineering, you'll keep the site moving as quickly as the product, with frequent launches, experiments, and improvements.
WHAT YOU WILL DO AND ACHIEVE
Own Factory's website end to end: concept, design, prototyping, frontend development, testing, launch, and ongoing iteration.
Design and build product pages, campaign landing pages, launch experiences, and other additions to the site.
Create and implement motion, animation, and interactions, including page transitions, scroll-driven storytelling, hover states, and interactive product demonstrations.
Evolve the site's visual language and reusable components so new pages ship quickly without losing their character or craft.
Partner with Marketing and Product to turn technical capabilities into clear stories that people can explore and understand.
Ship frequent content updates and design improvements. Take care of the existing site with the same attention you bring to a new launch.
Make every experience responsive, accessible, and fast. Own the details across screen sizes and browsers, including reduced-motion behavior.
Use analytics, user feedback, and experimentation to improve navigation, engagement, and conversion.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience designing and building production websites, with a portfolio of live work that demonstrates strong visual craft and hands-on implementation.
Excellent typography, layout, composition, and interaction design skills. You can give a site a distinct identity and carry it through to the smallest details.
Proficiency in Figma and a comfortable workflow between design, prototyping, and code.
Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills, with experience shipping in a modern frontend framework such as React or Next.js.
Experience implementing web animation and motion. You have a feel for timing and easing, and know when restraint makes an experience better.
An understanding of responsive design, accessibility, browser behavior, and web performance.
The ability to take an open-ended brief, propose a direction, and carry it through implementation. You're comfortable balancing ambitious work with quick, frequent updates.
Experience using AI tools to prototype and build, with the judgment to review and refine what they produce.
Bonus: experience with creative coding, WebGL, 3D, or animation tools such as GSAP, Motion, or Rive.
Please include links to websites you've shipped and a short note on what you personally designed and built. We'd love to see motion and interaction work in the browser.
This is an in-office position (5 days/week) in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain)

Source: Factory careers (Ashby)