Creative WebGL Developer

Job Title: Creative WebGL Developer

Client Location: Remote - must be UK based

Starting: ASAP

Pay Comments: PAYE

Minimum Pay (per day): £450.00 daily

Duration: 12 months (freelance)

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Creative WebGL Developer to build immersive, real-time web experiences for global campaign work. You will help shape how major campaigns show up on the modern web through 3D, motion, and interactive storytelling.

What you’ll do

• Build interactive WebGL experiences for high-visibility campaign sites

• Translate creative concepts into performant, production-ready web builds

• Collaborate with designers, motion artists, and creative technologists

• Develop scroll-driven and interaction-based storytelling systems

• Optimise 3D scenes for performance across desktop and mobile

• Integrate shaders, animation systems, and real-time rendering workflows

Tech stack

• Next.js (preferred) or Astro.js (performance-focused builds)

• Three.js

• React Three Fiber

• GSAP (ScrollTrigger highly valued)

• @react-three/drei

• Blender pipelines (GLB / glTF)

What we’re looking for

• Strong JavaScript / TypeScript experience

• Proven experience with WebGL or real-time 3D on the web

• Strong understanding of performance constraints in the browser

• Ability to bridge design intent with technical execution

• Experience working in creative, fast-moving environments

Bonus points

• Shader / GLSL experience

• Motion design or animation background

• Experimental or interactive portfolio work

• Agency or studio experience

*This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. Thank you for taking the time to apply.

Client Description:

A global leader in media and entertainment, known for its diverse portfolio of world-class brands across film, television, and digital platforms. It operates in over 200 countries, making it one of the largest media companies worldwide.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.