Proactive Web Designer and Developer

Web Designer and Developer

Project Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled, proactive and creative web designer and developer to work across several existing and upcoming projects. Our platforms are mainly built using WordPress alongside modern frontend technologies and may require scaling into large, complex, database driven systems.

This is not a basic WordPress role. We need someone who combines strong technical ability with high quality design and creative skills, with speed.

Key Responsibilities
Design and build high quality websites with a strong focus on user experience
Work on and improve existing WordPress based platforms
Develop and manage backend systems and databases
Improve performance, speed and responsiveness across devices
Create and edit visual content including graphics and video
Contribute to new features and ongoing improvements
Write clean, efficient and well structured code

Required Skills and Experience
Strong WordPress development experience including custom themes and plugins
Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue or similar
Solid backend development skills such as PHP, Node or similar
Experience working with large databases and scalable systems
Strong UI and design skills, not just development
Good eye for layout, typography and branding
Experience with video editing and content creation
Understanding of SEO, performance and security

Ideal Candidate
Comfortable working across both design and development
Able to take an idea and improve it both visually and technically
Reliable, detail focused and easy to work with
Confident making suggestions and not just following instructions

Nice to Have
Experience with animation or motion graphics
Experience with headless or decoupled setups
Experience working on high traffic or data heavy platforms

Project Scope
Ongoing work across multiple projects
Flexible working but regular availability required
Potential for long term collaboration

To Apply
Please include examples of your work
Show both development and design work
Include any video or creative work if available
Briefly explain your experience with backend systems and databases

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a one page design test before proceeding.

Important
We are looking for someone strong in both design and development. Applications without design examples will not be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you.