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Short Story

Frontend Engineer

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In-Office or Remote
4 Locations
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Our Story:

Short Story is an award winning, technology-powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can dress with effortless confidence.

As a fast-growing startup, we're revolutionizing retail with a data-driven learning system that leverages customer feedback to create tailored products. We've been recognized by top publications like Forbes, Fortune and are backed by top investors who share our vision of building the world's next great consumer brand.

Our Values:

We're building a company with intention and purpose. Our culture thrives on data insights, exceptional commitment to fit, and the urgency to move quickly on what matters.

  • Transform Lives. We're customer-first. Everything we create exists to give her confidence.

  • ⚡️ Demand Excellence. We deliver only our best work, in Fit and Finish. We obsess about details others overlook.

  • 💪 Embrace Challenges. We see obstacles as opportunities to invent better solutions.

  • 💡 Think Differently. We get a thrill from finding better solutions others haven't seen.

About Short Story:

Short Story is a fast-growing startup creating the premier personal styling service for petite women.. We are looking for talented and experienced Frontend Engineers to join our engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining our frontend systems, ensuring responsiveness, standardization, and rapid iteration. Some areas you will be responsible for include:

  • Customer Portal (account management, preferences, checkout workflows)

  • Warehouse management system

  • Order management system

  • Our proprietary styling system

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and maintain high-quality and responsive web applications using NextJS, ReactJS, and React-Query

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend engineers, to understand requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions

  • A/B Test various designs to optimize user experience

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and interns, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning

  • Actively participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards

  • Implement designs using Tailwind CSS, ensuring compatibility across various devices and browsers

  • Deploy and manage applications on Netlify, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments

  • Work closely with designers, using Figma to translate design mockups into pixel-perfect, interactive user interfaces

What We Are Looking For:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development using ReactJS and related technologies

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a deep understanding of modern web standards and best practices

  • Extensive experience with NextJS, ReactJS, Typescript, and a proven track record of building scalable and maintainable applications

  • Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and experience in creating responsive and visually appealing user interfaces

  • Solid understanding of Git, Github, and experience with collaborative development workflows

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes, preferably using Github Actions and Netlify

  • Ability to work with Figma and translate design mockups into functional web components

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) techniques

  • Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress

  • Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects showcasing your frontend development skills

What We Offer:

  • Remote work in North America (US, Canada, Mexico)

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package + 4 weeks paid vacation

  • The chance to work on challenging problems and make a significant impact on our platform and users

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment

If you are a self-motivated Frontend Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is passionate about building beautiful and smooth user experiences, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Short Story and be part of a talented team that is shaping the future of wardrobe-as-a-service!

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience!

Short Story is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. We work diligently to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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