Website Designer / Developer

Zero Surplus; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth tech start-up is seeking a creative visual storyteller to develop and design compelling digital experiences. The role involves designing websites, creating layouts, and improving usability. Applicants should have strong skills in HTML, CSS, and CMS platforms like WordPress or Joomla, along with expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud. You'll collaborate with marketing and creative teams to deliver impactful digital campaigns. The position is located in Saffron Walden and requires a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Expertise in visual design and front-end development.
• Ability to create intuitive web experiences from concepts.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Design modern websites and digital assets.
• Build responsive web pages using HTML and CSS.
• Collaborate with teams for digital campaigns.

Skills

Visual design skills

HTML

CSS

CMS platforms (WordPress/Joomla)

Adobe Creative Cloud

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Blender

Job description

Are you a creative visual storyteller with a passion for turning ideas into beautifully crafted digital experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-moving environment where your work has a direct impact on a brand's online presence? Do you bring strong experience in HTML, CSS, and CMS platforms such as WordPress or Joomla? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing modern, visually compelling websites, landing pages, and digital assets
• Creating wireframes, mood boards, mock-ups, and high-fidelity layouts
• Building responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, and CMS platforms (WordPress/Joomla)
• Improving existing pages for usability, performance, accessibility, and SEO
• Working closely with marketing and creative teams to deliver digital campaigns and visual storytelling
• Producing high-quality graphics, animations, and short-form video content
• Overseeing website operations including hosting, domains, testing, and quality assurance

Essential Experience

• Strong visual design skills with expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Confident front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, and CMS platforms such as WordPress/Joomla)
• Proven ability to translate concepts into intuitive, impactful web experiences
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently within a small team
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

Desirable Extras

• Experience with Blender or 3D content
• Video or podcast editing skills
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, SEO, JavaScript, or analytics tools

This is a brilliant opportunity to shape and develop the complete digital identity of a high-growth tech start-up. You'll have genuine creative ownership, collaborate across disciplines, and see your work come to life across high-profile digital platforms. As the business continues to grow, the ideal candidate will be based on-site five days a week at the Saffron Walden office. The role is commutable from Cambridge, Bishop’s Stortford, Saffron Walden, Haverhill, Newport, Thaxted, Great Dunmow, Royston, and Buntingford.

To be considered, submit an up-to-date portfolio alongside your CV – interview decisions will be based on both.