Frontend Developer

Tom Horn Gaming

Frontend Developer creating high-quality 2D web games at Tom Horn Gaming. Building interactive experiences using PIXI.js, TypeScript, and WebGL with a fully remote setup.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building browser-based 2D games using PIXI.js, TypeScript, and WebGL, with a strong focus on performance optimization and responsive design. Proficient in implementing character animations, sound design, and integrating third-party APIs within scalable game projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PIXI.js Framework ExperienceTypeScript ProficiencyPIXI-spine and PIXI-sound UsageGame Development Principles KnowledgeWebpack and Gulp Familiarity

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Hard Skills

PIXI.jsTypeScriptWebGLPIXI-spinePIXI-soundGSAPTexturePackerGame LoopsInput HandlingSpritesheets

Soft Skills

Collaboration in Remote Teams

Tools & Technologies

WebpackGulpGit

Industry Keywords

Casino-style GamesPerformance OptimizationResponsive DesignGame States ManagementCross-functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptTypeScriptWebpack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build browser-based 2D games using PIXI.js, TypeScript, and WebGL
Implement smooth, rigged character animations using PIXI-spine and Spine runtime
Create responsive UI transitions and effects using GSAP
Deliver immersive sound design through PIXI-sound, with control over dynamic effects
Optimize game assets with TexturePacker
Structure scalable projects with TypeScript, using Webpack for bundling and Gulp for automation
Focus on performance, mobile compatibility, and gameplay responsiveness
Integrate third-party APIs and manage game states effectively
Contribute to the development of slot games with detailed logic and responsive audio-visual feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid experience with PIXI.js or similar frameworks like Phaser or Three.js
Proficiency in TypeScript and a modular, maintainable coding approach
Hands-on use of PIXI-spine, PIXI-sound, and GSAP (or comparable libraries)
Experience working with spritesheets and atlases via tools like TexturePacker
Familiarity with modern build tools: Webpack, Gulp, and Git
Understanding of WebGL rendering and browser performance optimization
Strong foundation in game development principles: game loops, states, input handling
Experience in casino-style games is highly valued
Nice to Have Interest in profiling and improving performance across devices
Contributions to game projects, either professional or personal
Comfort working in cross-functional, remote teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid time off – take the rest you need, when you need it
Flexible working hours – structure your day around when you work best
Fully remote setup – work from anywhere in the world
Annual allowance for healthcare, learning, and sports-related expenses