WordPress Developer & Designer

Harbingerideas; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto is seeking a WordPress Developer & Designer to craft visually engaging digital experiences. You'll develop custom websites, collaborate with teams, and create online assets while leveraging your strong design sensibilities and technical skills. This role offers growth potential in a design-driven culture with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and compensation package

Flexible health benefits plan

Hybrid-model work approach

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional WordPress development experience focusing on custom themes.
• Understanding of SEO principles and ability to implement them in WordPress.
• Portfolio showcasing technical WordPress skills and digital design creativity.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress websites and maintain them through the CMS.
• Design digital experiences that align with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams to create compelling online ads and splash pages.

Skills

WordPress Development

Digital Design

SEO Implementation

Team Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We’re seeking a WordPress Developer & Designer with strong digital design skills to join our team. In this role, you'll craft visually engaging digital experiences that captivate audiences and drive results for our diverse client portfolio.

Your work will include developing custom WordPress websites, maintaining them through the CMS, designing eye-catching splash pages, creating compelling online ads, and designing assets for online storefronts.

This position offers the perfect blend of technical development and creative design. You'll collaborate with our marketing and design teams, content creators and clients to bring digital concepts to life while maintaining brand consistency and user experience best practices.

Our technical environment centers on WordPress development with custom themes and plugins, responsive design principles, modern CSS frameworks and design tools like Adobe Creative Suite.

You should apply if you:

• Have 5+ years of professional WordPress development experience with a focus on custom theme creation
• Can manage website development from planning and site architecture through to launch
• Possess strong design sensibilities and can translate brand guidelines into engaging digital experiences
• Have created and optimized splash pages that effectively convert visitors
• Can develop compelling online advertisements that perform well across multiple platforms
• Show proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator – Premiere of AfterEffects are a bonus)
• Understand SEO principles and how to implement them in WordPress sites
• Can showcase a portfolio that demonstrates both technical WordPress skills and digital design creativity
• Work efficiently in a team environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Design-Driven Culture: Join a creative environment where design and innovation are at the core of everything we do.
• Project Ownership: Lead high-visibility projects for recognized brands
• Collaborative Experience: Join a team of industry veterans who share knowledge, celebrate wins, and grow together
• Growth Potential: We seek to grow our talent to their greatest potential and invest in their opportunity to build relevant skillset and expertise on the job.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Flexible Health Benefits plan
• Hybrid-model work approach with downtown Toronto office location
• Commitment to professional development, employee training and career advancement

Ready to build and design digital experiences that stand out?
Apply now with your resume, portfolio, and a brief note telling us why you're the perfect fit.