Web Designer / Developer

Adria Solutions Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI company based near Cambridge is seeking a talented Web Designer & Web Developer. This role encompasses creative design and front-end development, perfect for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a strong visual portfolio. Responsibilities include designing and building websites using HTML and CSS, producing graphics with Adobe Creative Cloud, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The position is office-based, five days a week, and offers an exciting opportunity to shape the company’s digital presence.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in HTML and CSS with experience in CMS platforms.
• Strong graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and build web pages and components using modern standards.
• Produce digital artwork, graphics, and manage social media assets.
• Ensure website operations meet compliance and performance standards.

Skills

HTML

CSS

Adobe Creative Cloud

WordPress

Strong graphic design skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Blender

Job description

Web Designer & Web Developer Near Cambridge

My client, a fast-growing AI company based near Cambridge, is seeking a talented Web Designer & Web Developer to design, build, and maintain the organisation's websites and digital content. This role blends creative design, front-end development, and digital content production-ideal for a recent graduate or early-career designer with a strong visual portfolio and solid technical web skills.

You will work closely with the marketing and creative teams to shape the company’s digital presence, deliver high-quality visual assets, manage multiple web projects, and ensure all online platforms remain modern, engaging, and technically robust.

Key Responsibilities: Web Design & Front-End Development

• Designing and building website pages, templates, and components using HTML, CSS, and modern web standards
• Managing and updating company websites via CMS platforms (WordPress, Joomla, or similar)
• Creating wireframes, mock-ups, and page layouts incorporating fonts, colour schemes, imagery, animations, and interactive elements
• Ensuring usability, responsiveness, accessibility, and smooth user navigation
• Editing, debugging, and improving existing pages and site structures
• Implementing SEO best practices and monitoring site performance through analytics

Digital Content & Creative Production

• Producing digital artwork, graphics, and visual assets using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Supporting creation of 3D and motion content (experience with Blender is an advantage)
• Creating and editing video and podcast content for marketing and communications
• Retouching images, developing visualisations, and delivering brand-consistent assets
• Ensuring branding guidelines are consistently maintained across all digital outputs

Website Operations & Management

• Registering domains and coordinating hosting and DNS updates with internal IT
• Managing website testing, quality checks, and daily performance evaluations
• Ensuring compliance with accessibility, privacy, and other digital regulatory requirements
• Tracking traffic and user engagement through analytics tools and producing insights
• Keeping up to date with modern web design trends, technologies, and best practices

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Working with internal teams to plan social media assets, video content, and marketing campaigns
• Liaising with external agencies, photographers, creative partners, and printers
• Supporting the 3D designer and other creative roles as needed

Requirements: Essential

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and at least one major CMS (WordPress, Joomla, etc.)
• Strong graphic design skills, particularly within Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Ability to produce high-quality digital artwork and retouched imagery
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently within a small team
• Full UK driving licence
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Desirable

• Experience with Blender or other 3D creation tools
• Video editing or podcast production experience
• Knowledge of desktop publishing (DTP) software
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and GDPR/privacy requirements
• Understanding of SEO, analytics tools, and performance optimisation
• Basic understanding of JavaScript or front-end frameworks

Role Details

• Location: near Cambridge
• Working Pattern: Office-based, 5 days per week
• Team: Creative, technically varied role within a small and expanding marketing team
• Opportunity: Shape the company’s entire digital presence in a high-growth tech environment