Hello, I'm Jay Franks.
Front-End Web Developer
A conscientious professional with experience in digital agency operations, focusing on CMS and pixel perfect e-commerce web development.
A conscientious professional with experience in digital agency operations, focusing on CMS and pixel perfect e-commerce web development.
I'm a conscientious Front-End Web Developer with three years of hands-on experience at Rejuvenate Digital, a prominent digital agency based in Leeds.
Prior to that, I contributed as a Junior Web Developer at Healthy Stuff, a global wellness e-commerce company.
Back in 2020, I graduated from the University of Leeds with a high 2:1 in Digital Media, equipping me with a strong foundation for my career in the digital industry.
Careers landing pages built along with a new FAQ's module!
Tool built to allow customers to log and track IBS symptoms.
As seen on TV, website built to allow people to sell old valuables!
Website built for the UK's largest Independent Veterinary Group.
Product bundles, variants, reviews, brochures module & more...
Redesigned and re-built an e-commerce website from scratch.
Website build for a company offering ethical, high-quality medical writing.
Brochure website for a gaming experience at a Dubai Airport.
Find the closest stockist's based on postcode search.
Allows customers to book a vintage expert call.
Google Maps API work and vet surgery location information.
CMS upgrade, cookie popup, pint finder updates and more!
Storage unit pages Front-End work for Potter Space, including a new gallery module.
Fuel card application FE improvements, including improved UI UX and resuable content across brands.
Improved the website for an industry leading building materials company.
Search for and rate recent movies you've watched!
Web app built to make sure you don't forget any camping items!
Easily split bills and manage shared expenses with friends
A JS game created in homage to the classic higher or lower game.
Race to 50 points with a friend! An interactive dice game created using JS.
A simple guess my number game created using JS. Have a go!
A JS website developed to allow you to play the drums!
Multi-step signup form and facebook landing page testing to boost customer conversions.
A/B testing UI/UX changes and CRO optimisation using VWO.
Various site optimisations including product schema work, page speed and SEO.
Lighthouse and Technical SEO improvements.
Partnering with Fusion, a leading UK SEO company, to elevate SEO performance.
Created a logo as part of a multi-format campaign for a Skiing Festival.
Designed a poster and digital ad campaign for Avicenna.
Created the graphics for Lifelab’s Facebook ad campaign on hayfever.
Designed a web banner for Absolut Vodka targeting Jazz lovers.
Music video created for the song "The Hunter" by Slaves.
Information design piece for Leicester City’s great escape to title winners.
Short animation created to promote Boosts 15th anniversary.
Kinetic typography animation to the famous Rocky speech.
Mashup demonstrating Chase & Status as a postmodern music group.
Title scene animation created for the hit series Doctor Who.
With five years experience in front-end development and a background in digital media, I'm able to create pixel-perfect, responsive websites that not only look great but also perform well.
My expertise in CMS platforms and e-commerce solutions ensures that your project will be handled with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Three years of hands-on experience at Rejuvenate Digital, a prominent digital agency based in Leeds.
Prior to that, I contributed as a Junior Web Developer at Healthy Stuff, a global wellness e-commerce company.
In 2020, I graduated from the University of Leeds with a high 2:1 in Digital Media, equipping me with a strong foundation for my career in the digital landscape.
I enjoy front-end development because it allows me to bring creative visions to life on the web.
Crafting visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces gives me a sense of accomplishment.
The constant evolution of technologies in the front-end space keeps me engaged and encourages continuous learning.
Interacting with users through the design and functionality of a website provides a tangible impact, and overcoming challenges in the user experience fosters a sense of problem-solving satisfaction.
Overall, the dynamic nature of front-end development allows me to combine my technical skills with a passion for creating seamless and enjoyable online experiences.
Eye for detail and pride in precision. Enjoy developing pixel perfect sites to designs. This has become a habit from good tutoring while at Rejuvenate. As well as enjoying the technical side of page speed optimisation and technical SEO.
My most challenging project was developing the Motive app during my final year at university.
I had never done app development before and it was outside my usual discipline, but I wanted to challenge myself and explore something new, as I was really interested in mobile apps at the time.
It was during lockdown, so support from tutors and peers was limited, which made it even more demanding.
I had to engage in independent learning, taking online courses and teaching myself the necessary skills to plan, design, and build a functional app.
This experience strengthened my problem-solving, organisation, and analytical skills, and gave me confidence in tackling entirely new technical challenges while managing the project end-to-end.
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active and keeping fit.
I regularly go running and the gym, which helps me clear my mind and stay disciplined.
I’m also passionate about sports in general, whether it’s following games or playing casually.
Staying active gives me energy, focus, and a healthy balance alongside my professional life.
I’m currently learning React to expand my front-end development skills and stay up-to-date with modern web technologies.
Keeping up with evolving frameworks and best practices is important to me, so I regularly take online courses and experiment with new tools and libraries.
