Front End Web Designer

Role

Front End Web Designer / Developer (Jr. to Mid-Level) responsible for end-to-end visual design and front-end implementation of WordPress websites and landing pages, with ongoing maintenance, QA, and performance monitoring. The role emphasizes AI-forward search visibility and practical SEO/AEO practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build WordPress sites and landing pages using Beaver Builder or similar page-builder tools.
• Customize themes and configure plugins; build pages with attention to UX/UI best practices and mobile-responsive design.
• Translate creative briefs and StoryBrand messaging into conversion-focused layouts.
• QA sites, document issues, and escalate to lead developers when needed.
• Manage site maintenance, content updates, and enhancements across multiple client accounts.
• Optimize images and media for fast load times and accessibility.
• Create and maintain internal development documentation and how-tos.
• Implement on-page SEO and AEO practices (meta tags, headers, alt text, schema/structured data, conversational formatting).
• Conduct site performance and SEO audits and act on findings (Core Web Vitals, caching, compression, code cleanup).
• Use AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, AI coding assistants) for copy drafts and development acceleration.
• Set up Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager and configure conversion tracking.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience designing and building websites; portfolio with 3+ examples showing both design and technical contributions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with WordPress (themes, plugins, page builders).
• Solid understanding of UX/UI, responsive design, and basic web accessibility.
• Active interest and practical knowledge of AI-driven search and AEO (Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT search, Perplexity, Bing Copilot).
• Knowledge of structured data/schema implementation and why it matters for AI search.
• Comfortable using Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager for tracking and conversions.
• Ability to run basic site performance audits and implement improvements.
• Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and self-starter mindset.
• Ability to juggle multiple client accounts in a fast-paced small-agency environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with HubSpot CMS or HubSpot landing page tools.
• Graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or Figma.
• Experience with Beaver Builder, Elementor, or other WordPress page builders.
• Advanced site speed optimization experience.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate design or development workflows.

Compensation & Hours

• Hourly pay: $30 to $45 per hour (depending on experience).
• Part-time (20+ hours per week). Contractor with potential to convert to W-2 employee.

Location & Work Type

• Cincinnati, OH (work location: hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45215) with part-time remote flexibility.

Application

• Required: Portfolio with 3+ examples and notes describing your specific contributions.
• To apply: send resume and portfolio with contribution notes to jennie@bigorange.marketing.