Justin Chick

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Fifteen years of web design and front-end development, with a focus on WordPress and information architecture. As Lead Interactive Designer at Hanley Wood (2016–2019), I led front-end development for Architect Magazine’s interactive editorial program, which earned four Azbee Awards and a Folio Digital Award. Since then I’ve been freelancing and running my own projects.

Skills & Tools

Languages & Frameworks HTML · CSS · JavaScript · TypeScript · React · PHP · Python

Platforms & Tools WordPress · Astro · Eleventy · Medusa.js · Brightspot CMS · Claude Code · FLUX · Linux

Practice Information architecture · Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) · Interactive editorial · Pattern systems · Client relationship management · Project management

Experience

Proprietor

2020–2022

Worlds End Books

Founded and managed online comic and graphic novel store. Led brand identity design, built the ecommerce site, and handled logistics, fulfillment, and customer communication.

Lead Interactive Designer

2016–2019

Hanley Wood Media

Led front-end development for interactive articles for Architect Magazine
Collaborated with engineers to upgrade front-end architecture across 16 editorial brands
Managed junior designer; delivered complex, deadline-driven projects
Awards: Azbee National Gold — Online Visual Storytelling (2019)
Azbee National Silver — Web Feature Article (2019)
Azbee Cross-Platform Package of the Year (2019)
Azbee National Gold — Web Article Design (2017)
Folio Digital Award — Best Microsite (2018)
Rookie of the Year — Hanley Wood (2017, nominated by VP of Design)

Development Lead & Partner

2014–2015

Our Collective

Co-founded design consultancy. Oversaw client strategy, web development, and quality assurance processes.

Freelance Web Developer

2010–present

Justin Chick LLC · Belchertown, MA

Custom WordPress development and front-end work for a range of clients, including Washington University School of Medicine and The Dashtaki Law Firm.

Education

UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture

2023–present

Bachelor of Science, Applied Plant and Soil Science

Coursework: Sustainable Soil Management, Plant Physiology, Botany, Organic Vegetable Production, Greenhouse Practicum

Webster University

2010

Bachelor of Arts