WordPress Website Designer – Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Create and develop tailored WordPress themes and templates that align with the branding and marketing objectives of clients.

• Collaborate with the digital marketing team to grasp client needs and design projects effectively.

• Ensure that websites are visually striking, user-friendly, and optimized for mobile devices.

• Update and maintain current WordPress websites.

• Troubleshoot issues and implement features requested by clients.

• Conduct routine website administration tasks.

• Partner with the development team to seamlessly integrate designs with back-end code.

• Develop custom PHP functionalities to enhance user personalization and notifications.

• Create custom data integrations via APIs and present data in a user-friendly format.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a 2-year Associate's degree in web design, graphic design, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in designing websites using WordPress.

• Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Experience in creating responsive and adaptive designs.

• A solid understanding of industry trends and best practices in WordPress website design.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Must be physically located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone or Central Time Zone.

• Required to submit a resume, cover letter, and relevant portfolio.

• Sponsorship is not available.

• Strong aesthetic judgement with the ability to convert designs into visually appealing and user-friendly websites.

• Expertise in WordPress, particularly in custom theme and template design.

• Familiarity with debugging tools like Firebug or Chrome Inspector.

• In-depth knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Experience with Git or SVN is preferred.

• Ability to comprehend the effects of CSS modifications across various platforms and browsers.

• Experience with the WordPress block editor and the capacity to create custom blocks and patterns.

• Capability to develop custom PHP-based functionalities.

• Experience in working with custom data integrations using APIs.

• Meticulous attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.

• Eagerness to learn new technologies and keep up-to-date with industry developments.

• Experience with Figma or similar design tools is preferred.

• Familiarity with a diverse range of page builders is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for contractor/freelance and project-based work.

• Potential for long-term relationships based on the quality of work produced.

• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).