PROJECT OVERVIEW ------------------- I'm seeking a talented frontend developer who specializes in web animations to bring my Figma design to life. This is NOT a standard static website conversion – animation quality and smoothness are the PRIMARY focus of this project. KEY REQUIREMENTS ------------------- - Expert-level experience with web animation libraries: - Framer Motion (preferred) - GSAP (GreenSock) - React Spring, or similar - Strong proficiency in Next.js 14+ and React - Ability to create smooth, performant scroll-based animations - Experience with micro-interactions and page transitions - Knowledge of animation performance optimization - Pixel-perfect implementation from Figma designs TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED ---------------------------- - Next.js / React (TypeScript preferred) - Modern CSS animations and transforms - Canvas/WebGL (if applicable) - Responsive animation techniques - Performance profiling and optimization - Framer Motion or GSAP mastery DELIVERABLES --------------- - Fully animated Next.js website matching Figma design - Smooth, 60fps animations across all devices - Responsive animations that work on mobile/tablet/desktop - Clean, maintainable code with proper animation architecture - Cross-browser tested implementation - Performance-optimized animations TO APPLY, PLEASE PROVIDE ---------------------------- 1. Portfolio showcasing animation-heavy projects (ESSENTIAL!) 2. Links to live websites with impressive animations you've built 3. Your preferred animation tech stack 4. Estimated timeline and rate 5. Brief explanation of your approach to performance optimization BONUS POINTS --------------- - Locomotive Scroll or similar scroll animation frameworks - Custom shader experience - Award-winning animation work - Experience with Lenis smooth scrolling - SVG animation expertise WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR -------------------------- We want someone who doesn't just implement animations, but truly understands motion design principles, easing functions, and creating delightful user experiences through movement. Your animation work should make users say "WOW!" QUESTIONS? ------------- Feel free to reach out with any questions about the project scope, design complexity, or technical requirements. Looking forward to seeing your amazing animation work!