Building a Digital Home for a Creative Community Hub

Seeking a skilled, imaginative web designer/developer to lead the creation of a vibrant, multi-functional website for a growing, creative, and community-based organization in Uganda. The goal is to transform available content and vision into a modern, functional, and emotionally engaging digital platform.

This is more than just web development; we’re looking for someone who can bring life, story, and structure to a place where creatives gather, learn, trade, and grow.

What We’re Looking For:
A detail-driven freelancer who can:

Design a visually striking and user-friendly website that reflects a creative, welcoming, and community-first spirit

Build intuitive systems for event booking, training registration, and product sales

Create clean layouts that allow diverse audiences to navigate events, shop locally made goods, and join programs

Incorporate features like blended learning modules, trainer bios, and recurring course templates

Set up a secure e-commerce space to showcase handcrafted products

Ensure SEO readiness, mobile optimization, and fast loading speeds

Key Website Components:
Core Pages: Home, About, Team, Blog

Event Management

Landing pages for different event types

Event calendar

Event hosting inquiry forms

Training Management System

Direct course registration (via link or internal form)

Reusable templates for ongoing programs

Profiles for trainers and facilitators

Option for simple online + in-person blended learning features

E-commerce Shop

Product categories: bags, home décor, accessories, games, books, etc.

Inventory & order management

Story-driven product pages

Section for promotions, loyalty deals

Content Hub

Blog or inspiration section for community stories, DIYs, and news

Contact & Forms

Event and training inquiry forms

General contact page

Social Media

Linked and updatable social icons

Design & Tone:
The site should feel warm, creative, vibrant, and professional, with layouts that draw inspiration from: Creatives Garage, Bold in Africa, Banana Boat Uganda

Budget:
$120 USD
A partial advance will be provided once a candidate is approved and shares a demo wireframe or concept layout that shows understanding of the brief.

All content and creative assets will be provided upfront.


Ideal Candidate Profile:
Strong portfolio with at least 2 websites in creative, community, or e-commerce categories

Excellent English communication skills

Familiarity with training or program-based structures

Experience in designing for both mobile and desktop

Ability to meet tight deadlines and follow brand direction