HTML & CSS Specialist - Innovation Labs (5-month contract)

About The Role Pixomondo's Innovation Department is seeking a highly skilled HTML & CSS Specialist to help refine and expand the front-end of our next-generation web platform. You'll work closely with our product designers and engineering team to bring complex layouts to life with clean, maintainable, and pixel-perfect code. This role is ideal for someone who has an exceptional eye for design fidelity and a deep understanding of modern front-end practices. You'll help unify our layout structure, clean up existing templates, and ensure our UI aligns seamlessly with our Figma designs and internal component library. Key Responsibilities Audit and refine existing HTML templates for semantic correctness, structure, and maintainability Develop new HTML layout and partial templates based on approved Figma designs Apply and extend our existing CSS utility library to achieve precise, pixel-perfect visual alignment Collaborate with UX designers, back-end developers, and product managers to ensure consistent front-end architecture Participate in code reviews and provide guidance on best practices for responsive, accessible markup Contribute to automated front-end testing using Playwright to ensure interface consistency Requirements 3+ years of professional experience in HTML and CSS development for production-grade web platforms Mastery of modern CSS techniques (Flexbox, Grid, utility-first frameworks, responsive design) Strong understanding of semantic HTML5 and accessibility standards (ARIA, WCAG) Proven ability to translate Figma or similar design files into precise, production-ready layouts Experience working in component-based environments (template partials, modular layout systems) Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently while aligning with larger team objectives Bonus: Experience writing Playwright tests or similar end-to-end UI test frameworks About Pixomondo (PXO) PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. Through its 23-year history, the Oscar, BAFTA, & Emmy-winning creative and technology company has been a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. PXO's Innovation Lab is where the future of content creation is being built. Backed by Sony and powered by a world-class team of disruptors, this high-tech hub explores emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, real-time engines, robotics, and new media workflows. We're not just redefining how VFX and animation are made, we're shaping the next wave of storytelling across all mediums. Our team thrives on experimentation, rapid prototyping, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, using cutting-edge hardware and software to challenge industry norms and invent bold new ways to create. Why Join Us? Work at the cutting edge of AI and web technology Build real-world, user-facing AI experiences—not just chatbots Collaborate with a world-class team of AI, product, and platform engineers Enjoy a flexible, creative, and fast-paced environment with lots of ownership Benefits Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies. PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr