I create responsive websites which adapt to work on all devices, regardless of capabilities, using a layered approach to development known as progressive enhancement. Although the term “UX” has become much of a buzzword recently, I strongly feel that an emphasis on usability and user needs ensure that digital products are well designed, meaningful and impactful to users. I work in close collaboration with UX professionals in order to ensure that a user centered approach to design is applied throughout all phases of the design process, from conception through to realisation and iteration. One of my main areas of focus is in the front end performance of websites. The performance of a website is one of the most important factors for creating a positive user experience, and yet it is often neglected. In addition to meeting user needs and ensuring that the website can be accessed by any mechanism, I ensure that the code produced for websites is modular, reusable and maintainable.

Tech Lead, Mendeley Data @ From August 2015 to Present (5 months) London, United KingdomPrincipal Front End Developer @ From September 2014 to September 2015 (1 year 1 month) Lead Developer @ From July 2013 to August 2014 (1 year 2 months) London, United KingdomFrontend Developer @ Creating front end deliverables for websites. By creating modular, reusable components rather than templates, sites can be built in a flexible and future proof way. Working with the latest technologies such as HTML5, SVG and CSS3, using progressive enhancement to ensure all devices and platforms can access content. From October 2010 to July 2013 (2 years 10 months)

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture @ University of Brighton From 2006 to 2009 Josh Emerson is skilled in: Accessibility, Web Standards, Responsive Design, Progressive Enhancement, HTML 5, CSS3, JavaScript, User Experience, Information Architecture, User Interface Design, Usability, Front-end, Interaction Design, User-centered Design, Wireframes