Creative Frontend Developer

Vistar Media is the home of out-of-home (OOH). As a global ad tech company and the world's largest digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising marketplace, we offer technology designed to make buying and selling OOH media easier. Our goal is simple: to help the world's marketers leverage OOH's unique ability to motivate and delight. 

From strategic partnerships with major media owner networks to executing impactful campaigns with renowned global brands such as Nestlé, Porsche, Target, and Levi's, our team is filled with passionate, innovative, and collaborative problem solvers, engaging and entertaining consumers like you in the real world. Find your home in out-of-home - find your people at Vistar.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Creative Frontend Developer to join our Creative Studio team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and managing dynamic creative solutions for DOOH campaigns using the Vistar Media platform. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration and execution of dynamic creatives that captivate audiences.

What You'll Do:

• Develop Dynamic Creatives: Build and configure dynamic templates using HTML5, vanilla CSS, and JavaScript focused on DOM manipulation.
  

• Dynamic Content Integration: Implement and manage real-time data feeds (weather, location, time triggers) for dynamic creative campaigns.
  

• API Testing & Troubleshooting: Use tools like Postman to test and troubleshoot API integrations connected to dynamic ad elements.
  

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with designers, product teams, and account managers to translate creative concepts into technical implementations. In addition, collaborate with our partners on implementation and troubleshooting of our dynamic templates.
  

• Creative Optimization: Ensure performance, responsiveness, and cross-platform consistency of creatives, optimizing for various device specifications.
  

• Technical QA: Utilize browser console tools to debug creative builds and perform rigorous pre-launch testing.
  

• Version Control: Collaborate via Git and GitHub Pull Requests for source control and peer-reviewed code quality.
  

• Creative Tooling: Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and other major design programs to transform and refine creative design drafts and wireframes into fully functional HTML creatives. 

What Experience We’re Looking For:

• Front-End Web Skills: Proficiency in front end technologies: HTML structure/hierarchy concepts, CSS, and JavaScript with a focus on DOM manipulation.
  

• Technical Troubleshooting: Hands-on experience with browser console tools and debugging practices.
  

• API Familiarity: Experience testing and troubleshooting APIs (Postman or similar tool experience is a plus).
  

• Version Control: Comfort with Git workflows, including pull requests and merge management.
  

• Creative Software Proficiency: Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and other leading design platforms.
  

• Design Foundations: Understanding of layout, typography, responsive design, and visual storytelling principles.
  

• Ad Tech Knowledge: Familiarity with dynamic creative optimization (DCO) concepts, and experience with advertising technology platforms (e.g., Google,  ) is a strong plus.
  

• Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to troubleshoot creative builds and propose quick, effective solutions.
  

• Communication Skills: Strong ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Who You Are:

• Creative Technologist: You have a passion for blending creativity with technology to deliver innovative advertising solutions.
  

• Collaborative Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment, working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
  

• Detail-Oriented: You pay close attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality in dynamic creative executions.
  

• Adaptable: You are flexible and adaptable, able to navigate changing priorities and emerging technologies in the DOOH landscape.
  

• Proactive Learner: You are eager to learn and stay ahead of industry trends, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary & Bonus scheme 

• 25 Paid Vacation Days, and an extra day if you haven’t been sick the previous year! 

• Comprehensive Pension Scheme

• Commuting allowance (NS Business card or Swapfiets subscription) 

• Quarterly up to €250 in Lifestyle Stipend

• Daily lunches, snacks and drinks in our Amsterdam office

• Global Employee Exchange Program

• Continuous Learning Opportunities

• Quarterly Offsites and global team bonding events

• Friday sharing-knowledge sessions follow up by drinks at the office or on our sunny terrace! 

• Spacious and modern office only 10 minutes cycling from the Amsterdam Centraal

Recruiting fraud is a serious issue facing jobseekers. Please be aware that Vistar Media would never require personal information (such as bank account information) during the interview process. Should an employee from Vistar Media reach out to you, that communication will come from an @vistarmedia.com email address. During a typical interview process, you will have several phone, video, and/or in-person interviews with multiple Vistar Media employees before a hiring decision is made. We do not require payment from applicants for training or other costs incurred, nor do we offer compensation before hiring.

If you’re ambitious, highly driven, and interested in making an impact, Vistar is the place for you. Apply to join our team… we’ll see you out there.