WordPress Web Designer
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- Freelance
- Webdesign & Development
- Project Based
- Contractual
- Remote (Work from Home)
- Flexible
Greetings from the DigiSocium Team!
We are excited to announce that we are seeking talented individuals for the position of “WordPress Web Designer” to create visually appealing and user-friendly websites for our clients.
About Us
DigiSocium is a dynamic digital marketing agency specializing in services for niche audiences. We develop innovative and results-driven marketing strategies, ensuring our clients build impactful online and offline presences. Our mission is to empower businesses by providing top-quality marketing solutions that connect them with their target audiences in meaningful and lasting ways.
About the Role
Are you a creative and skilled web designer with expertise in WordPress? We’re looking for an experienced “WordPress Web Designer“ to build and maintain websites for our clients, covering new builds, redesigns of outdated sites, and ongoing maintenance for sites already live. This is a full-time, remote freelance role, paid per project or site rather than a fixed salary, suited to someone who wants consistent, full-time project work with flexibility in how that work gets structured.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Business, Arts, Design, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of proven experience in web design is preferred; exceptional candidates with less experience will also be considered.
- Experience designing websites for professional services, legal, or other regulated industries is a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, including their page builders, theme customization, plugin integration, responsive design, and website configuration.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating completed websites and practical web design work.
- Strong understanding of web design principles, UX/UI, responsive design, and modern web development best practices.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, and other relevant web technologies.
- Understanding of website security, backups, updates, and ongoing maintenance best practices.
- Familiarity with basic SEO and accessibility principles as they relate to website structure, navigation, and content presentation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, organize your own workload, and meet agreed deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where project requirements and priorities may change.
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, taking initiative, and making informed decisions when project requirements are unclear or changing.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with remote clients and team members.
- Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute as part of a team.
- Enthusiasm for learning and keeping up with developments in web design, WordPress, web technologies, and industry practices.
- Creative mindset with a keen eye for visual design, usability, detail, and aesthetics.
- Available to work daily, as the role involves a steady volume of projects.
- Must have a reliable computer capable of running the required web design and development tools and a stable internet connection.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with the DigiSocium team to design and develop WordPress websites that meet client requirements and business objectives.
- Design and build new WordPress websites, structuring navigation, page layouts, and user journeys around different immigration services and client needs.
- Redesign outdated websites by improving their structure, visual presentation, usability, and functionality while preserving elements that continue to work well.
- Design page layouts, templates, colour schemes, and other visual elements that support the purpose of each website.
- Ensure website designs and visual elements are applied in accordance with each client’s established brand identity.
- Customize WordPress themes and plugins, and develop or modify website components when required to meet project-specific functionality needs.
- Create or prepare supporting design assets for websites, social media, marketing materials, and other digital channels when required.
- Implement foundational SEO requirements, including clean site structure, appropriate headings and metadata, internal linking, and other technical elements that support search visibility.
- Apply basic SEO and accessibility best practices during website development and updates.
- Integrate plugins, APIs, booking systems, scheduling tools, and other third-party services to extend website functionality and connect clients with relevant business processes.
- Ensure websites are responsive, user-friendly, accessible, and optimized for performance across different devices and screen sizes.
- Optimize websites for page speed and implement appropriate technical improvements to support fast, reliable performance.
- Monitor website security and implement appropriate measures to protect websites from common vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.
- Maintain and update existing websites, including content changes, plugin and theme updates, security patches, backups, and other routine maintenance.
- Communicate regularly with clients and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, discuss feedback, and keep website projects aligned with agreed timelines.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for website layouts, user journeys, functionality, and overall user experience.
- Stay informed about web design trends, website usability practices, and relevant developments in WordPress and web technologies.
- Manage multiple website projects and deliverables, troubleshooting and resolving website errors, functionality issues, compatibility problems, and other technical issues within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling client website access, business information, and other sensitive digital assets.
- Perform other reasonable responsibilities assigned by the supervisor as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on the budget of each project.
- Flexibility to work on a freelance basis, managing your own schedule and workload.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and build your portfolio.
- Collaboration with a dynamic and creative team.
- Potential for long-term freelance partnerships and repeat projects.
- Exposure to the digital marketing industry and opportunities for professional growth.
How to Apply
If you’re a skilled WordPress web designer looking to take on exciting freelance projects, and meet on the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Be sure to select “WordPress Web Designer” in the below mentioned form.
We look forward to seeing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Accepted file formats for resume: PDF and DOCX only.
Maximum file size: 4 MB.
