Digital Designer / WordPress Developer

Job Description: We don’t want good. We want extraordinary. We are seeking a talented and versatile Digital Designer / WordPress Developer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable designing websites in Figma and building them as fully bespoke WordPress themes – with a strong emphasis on user-centred design, pixel-perfect front-end execution, and WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility compliance. You will work closely with our designers and lead developer to produce elegant, performant, and accessible digital experiences – from concept and prototype through to final build and launch.

Key Skills & Responsibilities – Design Web & Interactive Design: Design full website layouts and digital experiences with a clear focus on UX, UI, and accessibility (WCAG 2.0 AA). Design Tools: Create detailed web designs using Figma, working within design grids and reusable component systems. Wireframes & Prototypes: Produce wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design intent and gather client feedback. Client Collaboration: Present design concepts in client meetings, explaining rationale and incorporating feedback clearly and professionally. Design Patterns: Apply and maintain design pattern libraries to ensure consistency and scalability across projects. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with developers to ensure feasibility and precision of implementation. Best-Practice Advocacy: Promote accessibility, usability, and responsive design principles in all creative work.

Key Skills & Responsibilities – Development Custom Theme Development: Build fully bespoke WordPress themes – no page builders or off-the-shelf themes – using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and modular PHP templates. Front-End Code: Write clean, semantic HTML5, maintainable SCSS/CSS, and lightweight JavaScript following best practices. Responsive Design: Ensure all websites are fully responsive, with fluid layouts and well-considered breakpoints across devices. Accessibility: Implement WCAG 2.0 AA-compliant markup and interactions to deliver inclusive user experiences. API Integration: (Desirable) Experience integrating REST API data into WordPress templates. Launch & QA: Manage technical elements of launch including SSL, 404 setup, cookie compliance, analytics, and pre-flight error checking.

Requirements Experience: Minimum 6 years’ design and 4 years’ development experience, ideally within an agency environment. Portfolio: Proven ability to design and build complete, visually engaging, accessible websites from concept to completion. Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of WordPress, ACF, HTML5, SCSS/CSS and some knowledge in PHP and JavaScript. Design Proficiency: Ideally advanced skills in Figma, with experience managing design systems. Other design package skill will be considered (such as Adobe XD), but we would look for a willingness to learn Figma. Accessibility & Usability: Understanding of WCAG 2.0 AA and modern UX/UI principles. Communication: Confident in explaining creative and technical decisions to both clients and internal teams. Organisation: Able to balance multiple short-term deliverables with medium-term project deadlines, maintaining attention to detail under pressure. Curiosity: Keen to learn from colleagues, explore new tools and techniques, and continually improve output quality.

Additional Information Salary: £40,000 to £70,000, depending on experience/capability This role may involve occasional travel for project kick-offs or client meetings. Day-to-day collaboration takes place via tools such as Basecamp, Trello, and Teams. We value craftsmanship, initiative, and curiosity – if you take pride in creating accessible, beautifully designed, and well-built WordPress websites from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you. The role is based in Reigate, Surrey (4 days in the office with 1 day remote an option) and will work alongside our Lead Digital Designer/Developer. We are a relaxed office, with several benefits including a Perkbox account, additional birthday day off, office treats and occasional company event. Our team is a demographically varied team, with the expectation that everyone supports each other and contributes towards a positive culture. Applicants must live within a commutable distance from Reigate and have an existing right to work in the UK. The salary range demonstrates the willingness to consider individuals with a differing level of experience, valuing the long-term contribution and demonstrable skillset of the individual more than time-served. A portfolio / link to completed work is essential and candidates may be asked to complete a test to demonstrate capability. Strictly No Agencies please Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Work from home Strictly No Agencies please