Digital Designer / WordPress Developer

ipa.co.uk - Jobboard; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Reigate seeks a Digital Designer / WordPress Developer to create bespoke websites. Responsibilities include designing user-centric experiences in Figma and coding them into custom WordPress themes. Candidates should possess at least 6 years in design and 4 years in development, with a strong emphasis on accessibility. The role allows for remote work one day per week, alongside various benefits including company events and additional leave.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Free on-site parking

12 days full sick pay after probation

Work from home 1 day a week

Additional birthday day off

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in design and 4 years in development.
• Portfolio showcasing complete, accessible websites.
• Strong technical proficiency in WordPress, HTML5, CSS/SCSS.

Responsibilities

• Design and build responsive websites with a focus on UX/UI.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure implementation accuracy.
• Manage the technical aspects of website launch.

Skills

User-centred design

Figma

WordPress theme development

HTML5

SCSS/CSS

JavaScript

WCAG 2.0 AA compliance

Client collaboration

Tools

Figma

WordPress

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

Job description

Digital Designer / WordPress Developer - 02-11-2025

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: 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

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free on‑site parking
• 12 days full sick pay (after probation)
• Work from home 1 day a week
• Additional birthday day off
• Out‑of‑London location

The Package

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free on‑site parking
• 12 days full sick pay (after probation)
• Work from home 1 day a week
• Additional birthday day off

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