About Clerk
Clerk is on a mission to solve user management once and for all. We are a globally distributed team dedicated to providing best-in-class developer experience, with obsessive attention to every detail. Today, we provide developers with full-stack React components and hooks like , , , useUser, and useOrganization. These APIs allow developers to build hard-to-get-right user and organization management flows. We believe that a component is worth a thousand APIs.
What you'll do
Be part of a mission-driven design team focused on making Clerk the de facto solution for user management, organizations and billing for developers
Build cutting-edge web experiences using advanced CSS, Shaders, WebGL, and modern animation frameworks (like motion.dev) to create event driven animations, and immersive visual experiences.
Implement sophisticated micro-interactions that guide visitors through our website, making complex developer tools feel approachable and exciting
Collaborate closely with the growth design team to translate concepts into living, breathing web experiences that capture attention and drive conversion
Push the boundaries of web animation while maintaining performance across all devices - creating experiences that make visitors stop scrolling and say "wow"
Optimize for both delight and performance ensuring smooth 60fps experiences across desktop and mobile while maintaining fast loading times and accessibility standards
Prototype and iterate rapidly on marketing concepts, using motion to tell compelling product stories and differentiate Clerk in the crowded developer tools market
Establish our animation voice creating a distinctive motion language that makes Clerk's marketing presence instantly recognizable and memorable
Who You Are
5+ years of hands-on experience building production-grade marketing websites with memorable, tasteful animations that drive engagement and conversions
Marketing-focused animation expertise with deep knowledge of scroll-triggered animations, hero sequences, WebGL effects, and creative development techniques that capture attention without overwhelming users
Strong React & TypeScript foundation with experience building complex marketing sites using modern frameworks (Next.js, Astro) and animation libraries (Framer Motion, React Spring)
Performance optimization mindset understanding how to create rich visual experiences that still load fast, work across devices, and maintain excellent Core Web Vitals scores
Visual storytelling sensibility with an eye for how motion can communicate brand values, explain complex products, and guide visitors through marketing funnels
Marketing collaboration experience comfortable working with brand designers, marketers, and growth teams to translate campaign concepts into compelling web experiences
Creative development background with a portfolio showcasing marketing websites that balance visual impact with conversion optimization
Nice to Haves
Experience at a developer tools company or building for developers as your primary users.
Prior work in authentication, user-/org-management, permissions, or SSO flows.
Familiarity with React Native, mobile UI considerations, or building cross-platform components.
Experience with Web Components, SSR / server components, or component delivery across framework boundaries.
Knowledge of frontend-facing APIs, browser session / cross-site contexts, security / privacy concerns in UI.
Why Clerk?
You’ll be working on high-impact challenges where design, UX, performance, and developer experience really matter.
A small, focused team; lots of ownership, low bureaucracy.
Remote work (we trust you), flexible hours, overlapping windows across the Americas & EU.
Competitive salary + equity.
Great tools, great people, and an environment pushing toward high quality.
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