Who We Are
Let Our Journeys Enrich Life
Carry essentials exist to make movement a worry-free experience, allowing us to focus on the bigger picture of our journeys. Today's industry brands are exhibiting a growing disconnection from the deeper purpose of movement, seen in standard-fare products that neither challenge norms nor present new solutions that facilitate better mobility.
LOJEL is about refocusing on how people move, but more importantly, why: connection. Putting the purpose of our journeys at the forefront of the discussion opens up opportunities for innovation. This process of discovery is what lets us empower people to move better and focus on what truly matters.
Our mission is to spark the human connections that make the world a better place—by empowering people’s journeys with thoughtful carry essentials for travel and everyday movement. We are Driven By Diversity, Intentional By Design and Purposely Positive—core values upholding our ultimate goal to inspire movement within communities and across the globe.
LOJEL is an international carry essentials brand—founded in Japan in 1989, currently headquartered in Hong Kong with teams in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific—and is sold in 15 territories across the globe.
Sustainability at LOJEL
At LOJEL, we're committed to driving positive change. We recognize the challenges our world faces, particularly with the looming climate crisis. The future is uncertain, and as a forward-thinking brand, we're dedicated to taking action.
Sustainability is at the core of our mission. By 2026, we aim to achieve B Corp certification, becoming climate neutral, and ensuring that 50% of our products are crafted from recycled or sustainable materials. To achieve these goals, we're building a team that's ready to take on this challenge head-on. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our planet while embracing a rewarding career at LOJEL.
ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking a software developer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing new features on the LOJEL eCommerce platform.
Qualified candidates will be expected to have a working knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript and a solid understanding of user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design.
As a part of the LOJEL web team, your duties will include turning prototype mock-ups into reusable code and building high-quality UI components with scalability in mind. You will also be responsible for implementing new features to our WordPress website, handling the integration of plugins such as WooCommerce, and performing routine maintenance, performance optimizations and content updates.
The Description
- Build web applications with web development best practices
- Transform wireframes and high-fidelity designs into front-end code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, PHP
- Work with back-end developers to integrate UI components with APIs and databases
- Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical requirements or UX design
- Debug errors, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine performance optimizations
- On-site search engine optimization (SEO)
- Contributing to the improvement sitewide performance metrics
- Write high-quality, scalable, and reusable code
- Assist with content management and updates
- Stay plugged into emerging technologies and industry trends
Your Core Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience developing modern, responsive, and cross-browser-compatible websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience with JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap
- Proficiency with HTML5, including semantic HTML5 elements, microformats, and WAI-ARIA
- Familiarity with CSS preprocessors such as Sass, Less, or Stylus
- Working knowledge of SEO principles
- Experience with build tools and package managers such as Gulp, Webpack, Yarn and NPM
- Version control with Git
- Familiarity front-end frameworks, especially Bootstrap
- Basic proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator and with prototyping apps such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch and Invision
- Experience with cross-browser and cross-device compatibility testing
- Knowledge of WordPress platform
- Knowledge of WooCommerce
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- Previous experience in ecommerce and a passion for travel, craft, and people are a plus
- Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Get
- 20 Annual Leave Days
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Multiple free LOJEL products per year
- LOJEL friends & family discount year-round
- & much more…
- Our company is a signatory to the Racial Diversity and Inclusion charter for Employers of the Equal Opportunities Commission.**
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