Web Designer / Developer

My client, a fast-growing AI company based near Cambridge, is seeking a talented Web Designer & Web Developer to design, build, and maintain the organisation's websites and digital content. This role blends creative design, front-end development, and digital content production-ideal for a recent graduate or early-career designer with a strong visual portfolio and solid technical web skills.

You will work closely with the marketing and creative teams to shape the company's digital presence, deliver high-quality visual assets, manage multiple web projects, and ensure all online platforms remain modern, engaging, and technically robust.

Key Responsibilities

Web Design & Front-End Development

• Designing and building website pages, templates, and components using HTML, CSS, and modern web standards
• Managing and updating company websites via CMS platforms (WordPress, Joomla, or similar)
• Creating wireframes, mock-ups, and page layouts incorporating fonts, colour schemes, imagery, animations, and interactive elements
• Ensuring usability, responsiveness, accessibility, and smooth user navigation
• Editing, debugging, and improving existing pages and site structures
• Implementing SEO best practices and monitoring site performance through analytics

Digital Content & Creative Production

• Producing digital artwork, graphics, and visual assets using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Supporting creation of 3D and motion content (experience with Blender is an advantage)
• Creating and editing video and podcast content for marketing and communications
• Retouching images, developing visualisations, and delivering brand-consistent assets
• Ensuring branding guidelines are consistently maintained across all digital outputs

Website Operations & Management

• Registering domains and coordinating hosting and DNS updates with internal IT
• Managing website testing, quality checks, and daily performance evaluations
• Ensuring compliance with accessibility, privacy, and other digital regulatory requirements
• Tracking traffic and user engagement through analytics tools and producing insights
• Keeping up to date with modern web design trends, technologies, and best practices

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Working with internal teams to plan social media assets, video content, and marketing campaigns
• Liaising with external agencies, photographers, creative partners, and printers
• Supporting the 3D designer and other creative roles as needed

Essential

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and at least one major CMS (WordPress, Joomla, etc.)
• Strong graphic design skills, particularly within Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Ability to produce high-quality digital artwork and retouched imagery
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently within a small team
• Full UK driving licence
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Desirable

• Experience with Blender or other 3D creation tools
• Video editing or podcast production experience
• Knowledge of desktop publishing (DTP) software
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and GDPR/privacy requirements
• Understanding of SEO, analytics tools, and performance optimisation
• Basic understanding of JavaScript or front-end frameworks

• Location: near Cambridge
• Working Pattern: Office-based, 5 days per week
• Team: Creative, technically varied role within a small and expanding marketing team
• Opportunity: Shape the company's entire digital presence in a high-growth tech environment