Web Designer & Developer

Light Ring; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Web Designer & Developer to create modern, high-converting websites. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, excels in Figma, and is proficient in either WordPress or Next.js. The role requires designing wireframes and building sites that are responsive and fast, along with basic SEO and hosting setup. Remote position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and building websites.
• Ability to understand user experience and conversion strategies.
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create sitemaps, wireframes, and clean UI in Figma.
• Build websites using WordPress or Next.js.
• Set up hosting, SSL, DNS, and handle basic security.

Skills

Strong Figma skills

Expert in WordPress or Next.js

Responsive CSS expertise

Basic accessibility knowledge

Performance mindset

HTML5 and CSS3 proficiency

JavaScript knowledge

Version control systems familiarity

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Figma

WordPress

Next.js

Job description

Overview

Company: Light Ring

Type: Full-time contractor (remote)

Location: Remote

Compensation: CA$800–1300 per month (based on portfolio and stack)

About The Role

• We are looking for one person who can both design and build our websites. Specifically we are looking for an employee that can design modern, high-converting websites (wireframes + UI) and then build them end-to-end. You need to be able to make responsive, fast sites, set up hosting / SSL, and add analytics + conversion tracking. The interview will be in English (spoken and written fluency required). Minimum 5 years experience.

About Light Ring

• Light Ring is an AI & software solutions provider. We design and ship practical products that help teams work faster, make better decisions, and grow. Our work spans :
• AI solutions : chatbots and virtual assistants (incl. call‑center bots and language assistants), retrieval and automation workflows.
• Data & analytics : dashboards, reporting, and data pipelines to surface the right metrics.
• Process automation (RPA) : remove repetitive work with reliable automations.
• Web & app development : progressive web apps and mobile apps, plus marketing sites.
• UI / UX design : research, wireframes, and clean interfaces that are simple to use.
• Sample projects : Knowledge Navigator, Light Wave (fan phone mosaic app), Laila Language AI Assistant, AI Call‑Centre Bot, Patients Automation, and more.

What you’ll do

• Design the UI & wireframes : Create sitemaps, wireframes, and clean UI in Figma.
• Build the website using either WordPress or Next.js
• WordPress : Modern theme (Gutenberg, ACF blocks, Elementor), minimal plugins, secure setup.
• Next.js : Component-based build (e.g., Tailwind), connect a headless CMS (Sanity / Contentful), deploy (Vercel).
• Performance & quality : Ship fast pages (Core Web Vitals), responsive on all screens, basic accessibility (WCAG).
• SEO & analytics : Semantic HTML, meta / OG tags, sitemap / robots, basic schema; set up GA4 + Google Tag Manager and conversion events.
• Hosting & launch : Set up domain, DNS, SSL, backups; QA, fix issues, go live.
• Collaboration : Coordinate with our team / clients, give status updates, take feedback, be open to training where needed.

Must-have skills

• 5+ years designing and building websites.
• Strong Figma skills (wireframes + high-fidelity UI).
• Ability to understand the user experience and what makes users convert on sites.
• Expert in either WordPress or Next.js (and comfortable with the other at a working level).
• CMS setup (blog / case studies), responsive CSS (Flex / Grid), basic accessibility, on-page SEO.
• Performance mindset (images, fonts, lazy-load, Lighthouse).
• Can set up hosting, SSL, DNS, and handle basic security.
• English fluency (spoken + written). Interview is in English.

Availability & Schedule

• Keep 3–4 hours overlap with our team when needed. Sometimes the overlap will be mainly with Toronto (ET). Willing to shift earlier / later occasionally to collaborate with our global team (not every day, only when needed).
• Work week : Friday is off. Expected availability Saturday–Thursday (six days), with reasonable flexibility for local holidays.

How to apply (required)

Individuals only. No agencies. We may also run a short paid test (e.g., build one wireframe) to showcase your abilities. Please send one message with :

• Portfolio link.
• 3 live sites you designed & built (state your role on each).
• Wireframes / UI (Figma links or screenshots) for at least one of those sites.
• Your stack for each (WordPress or Next.js + tools) and mobile Lighthouse scores if available.
• Proven experience as a Web Designer & Developer or similar role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing web design and development projects.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design frameworks.
• Experience with design tools such as Figma
• Solid understanding of UI / UX principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering high-quality work.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.