Web Designer

We're now looking for a technically strong mid-level Web Designer & Developer with UI/UX focus to join us and who can own projects end-to-end from Figma designs through to fully deployed WordPress builds.

This is a hands-on, varied role combining:

• Web design
• Custom Wordpress development
• Front-end and back-end development (HTML, CSS, Javacript, React)
• UI/UX design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Graphics design)
• Performance and optimisation work
• Client collaboration

You'll be engaging directly with clients, so strong communication skills are essential. You must be confident discussing technical decisions and translating requirements into practical solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and meaningful ownership of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive websites from concept to launch
• Translate client requirements into wireframes, mock-ups and functional websites
• Deliver intuitive UI and thoughtful UX across desktop and mobile
• Ensure websites are fully responsive and cross-browser compatible
• Convert Figma designs into responsive, production-ready front-end code
• Build and customise WordPress themes (custom themes preferred over page builders)
• Develop reusable components and templates
• Implement custom functionality using JavaScript and PHP
• Optimise websites for performance, accessibility and SEO
• Manage staging and live environments
• Maintain and improve existing client sites
• Contribute ideas to improve internal processes and service offerings

Do you have experience in WordPress?, * 3-5 years' experience in web design and development

• Strong HTML5 and modern CSS (Flexbox, Grid, responsive design)
• Strong JavaScript (ES6+), including DOM manipulation and API integration
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React, Vue, etc.)
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress or similar)
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles
• Experience creating wireframes and prototypes (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD)
• Solid WordPress development experience:
• • Custom theme development
• • Template hierarchy
• • Hooks & filters
• • Advanced Custom Fields (or similar)
• • Creating custom post types
• Confident using Figma for:
• • Wireframes
• • High-fidelity UI design
• • Prototyping
• Experience working with Git
• Understanding of web performance best practices
• Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals
• Good understanding of UI/UX best practices
• Ability to manage projects independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Experience with back-end technologies (e.g. Node.js, PHP)
• Experience working in a consultancy or agency environment
• Familiarity with hosting environments and deployment workflows
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Understanding of GIS use-cases & applications

What We're Looking For

• Someone proactive and self-motivated
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team
• Strong attention to detail
• Client-focused mindset
• Willingness to take ownership and grow with the business