I’m an NYC based seasoned full-stack engineer with a front-end technology focus, leaning heavily into enhancing the visual experience. I love prototyping, scoping, documentation, and collaborating across disciplines to turn abstract ideas into tangible products. I focus on UI/UX, accessibility, speed, and scalable web systems, and I’m passionate about working on engaging projects and exploring new technologies.

Ben Godfrey

I’m an NYC based seasoned full-stack engineer with a front-end technology focus, leaning heavily into enhancing the visual experience. I love prototyping, scoping, documentation, and collaborating across disciplines to turn abstract ideas into tangible products. I focus on UI/UX, accessibility, speed, and scalable web systems, and I’m passionate about working on engaging projects and exploring new technologies.

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I’m an NYC based seasoned full-stack engineer with a front-end technology focus, leaning heavily into enhancing the visual experience. I love prototyping, scoping, documentation, and collaborating across disciplines to turn abstract ideas into tangible products.

I focus on UI/UX, accessibility, speed, and scalable web systems, and I’m passionate about working on engaging projects and exploring new technologies.

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Work Experience

Web Developer IV / Design Technologist at Amazon Brand Innovation Lab
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Contractor responsible for prototyping, scaffolding, and rebuilding engaging digital marketing concepts for high-visibility Amazon brand landing pages. Collaborated with designers and engineers to optimize frontend experiences and contributed to internal component libraries used by engineering teams.
Staff Frontend Engineer / Design Technologist at Ephemeral Tattoo
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Led the technical approach for implementing features to deepen brand excitement; responsible for prototyping, estimating, documentation, deployment, AB testing, and cross-functional collaboration. Upgraded appointment booking flow to a custom UX with payment capture, increasing CVR by 85% in 6 months. Implemented Stripe checkout with Sanity CMS integration and led AR/interactive marketing experiences.
Web Developer at Barrel
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Led the process to build and maintain a broad range of websites for clients in D2C e-commerce, editorial, health & wellness, education, nonprofit, and financial institutions. Focused on maintainability, scalability, code quality, site speed, usability, and accessibility; translated designs to pixel-perfect UI.
Freelance Web Designer/Developer at Freelance
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Design and development of websites, data visualizations, generative art, and interactive games. Built experiences for various clients and projects, emphasizing interactivity and visual storytelling.
Designer and Developer at Adcetera
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Design and development of websites, data visualizations, generative art, and interactive experiences for clients such as HP, MTV, Scion, and others; focused on interactivity and engaging web experiences.
Design Technologist / Web Developer IV at Amazon Brand Innovation Lab
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Collaborated with designers and other engineers to prototype, scaffold, and build engaging digital marketing concepts into high-visibility brand landing pages on amazon.com.
Staff Front End Engineer / Design Technologist at Ephemeral Tattoo
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Led the technical approach for implementing features to deepen brand excitement; responsible for prototyping, estimating, writing documentation, deployment, AB testing, and cross-functional collaboration.
Front End Engineer / Design Technologist at Barrel
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Led the process to build and maintain a broad range of websites; clients included D2C e-commerce, editorial, health and wellness, education, non-profit, and financial institutions. Focused on maintainability, scalability, code quality, site-speed, usability, and accessibility while translating designs to pixel-perfect UI patterns.
Senior Interactive Developer / UX Designer at Adcetera
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Worked closely with designers and 3D animators on websites, web applications, and interactive tools. Highlights included WebGL experience capturing UGC to construct a 3D world.
Freelance Web Designer / Developer at Freelance
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Design and development of websites, data visualizations, generative art, and games focused on interactivity.
Full Stack Engineer / Design Technologist at Amazon Brand Innovation Lab
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Contractor leading collaboration with designers and engineers to prototype and build high-visibility brand landing pages on amazon.com; contributed to an internal component library for engineers; prototyped new proof-of-concept CMS tooling; implemented UX improvements and AI-driven features to enhance marketing concepts.
Full Stack Engineer / Design Technologist at Ephemeral Tattoo
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Led the technical approach for implementing features to deepen brand excitement. Responsible for prototyping, estimating, writing documentation, deployment, AB testing, and cross-functional collaboration; integrated AI-driven interactive marketing tools to expand customer engagement.
Full Stack Developer at Barrel
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Led the process to build and maintain a broad range of websites for D2C ecommerce, editorial, health & wellness, education, nonprofit, and financial institutions. Focused on maintainability, scalability, code quality, site speed, usability, and accessibility, delivering pixel-perfect UI patterns across sites.
Freelance Designer / Developer at Adcetera
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Collaborated closely with designers and 3D animators on websites and web applications; highlights include an interactive WebGL experience capturing user-generated content to construct a 3D world. Worked with clients such as HP, MTV, Scion, Louis Reed, Tom Waits, Chamillionaire, and Slim Thug.

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Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services