Website Designer (WordPress)

Hashtag Media; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hashtag Media is seeking a skilled WordPress Developer focused on Page Speed Optimization to build and maintain high-performance websites. You will work with Elementor, Divi, and WPBakery, and leverage custom development to meet client branding and speed goals.

You’ll collaborate with design and SEO teams, ensure cross-browser compatibility, and continuously optimize sites for speed and user experience from our Islamabad office.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of WordPress core architecture and hooks.
• Experience with custom theme development and plugin integration.
• Proficient in Elementor, Divi, WPBakery and other builders.
• Proven ability to optimize page speed and performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully customized WordPress sites with fast load times.
• Implement custom themes, templates, and plugin integrations.
• Design responsive websites using popular builders while keeping clean code.
• Conduct performance audits and apply optimization techniques.
• Collaborate with SEO, design, and back-end teams.
• Regularly update sites to align with trends and best practices.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility.

Skills

WordPress core

Theme development

Plugin development

Page builders

Page speed optimization

Performance tools

Responsive design

SEO basics

MySQL basics

Git

Server basics

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Tools

Google PageSpeed Insights

Lighthouse

GTmetrix

Pingdom

Apache/Nginx

Job description

We’re looking for a talented WordPress Developer who is an expert in Page Speed Optimization and is comfortable working with popular website builders like Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, and more. Experience with Shopify is a plus! At Hashtag Media, we create impactful digital experiences and high-quality visual content for brands across multiple industries. Our team works with startups, agencies, and global businesses to deliver engaging marketing campaigns, creative storytelling, and professional digital solutions. We bring together strategy, creativity, technology, and media to help brands build stronger digital presence, connect with their audiences, and achieve meaningful business growth. Our collaborative team works across disciplines including digital marketing, social media, content, design, web development, video, and performance marketing.

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Role Type: Full-time

Work Mode: On-site

As a WordPress Designer at Hashtag Media, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining WordPress websites, ensuring seamless user experience, custom design execution, and optimized performance using modern website builders and custom development techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of WordPress architecture, custom theme development, plugin integration, and optimization techniques, ensuring every project delivers top-tier user experience, functionality, and speed performance.

• Custom WordPress Development: Create fully customized WordPress websites from scratch using custom themes and templates designed to meet each client’s exact needs and branding standards. Develop, enhance, and integrate plugins to implement client-specific functionality and ensure seamless user experience.
• Website Design & Builders: Create and redesign responsive, user-friendly websites using tools like Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, and other popular builders while maintaining clean and scalable code.
• Page Speed Optimization: Conduct performance audits and implement optimization techniques (e.g., image compression, lazy loading, caching, and script optimization) to improve load times and overall site performance.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Utilize tools such as Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, GTMetrix, and Pingdom to monitor and enhance performance metrics.
• Collaboration: Work closely with SEO, back-end, and design teams to ensure all web pages are visually appealing, optimized, and technically sound.
• Ongoing Improvements: Regularly update, maintain, and enhance websites to align with modern performance trends, user expectations, and SEO best practices.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ensure websites are responsive, fast, and fully compatible across browsers and devices.

• WordPress core (architecture, hooks, filters, template hierarchy)
• Custom theme development (PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery)
• Custom plugin development & integration
• Page builders: Elementor, Divi, WPBakery
• Page speed optimization: image compression, lazy loading, caching, minification, CDN setup
• Performance tools: Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, GTmetrix, Pingdom
• Responsive/cross-browser design
• Basic SEO technical practices (schema, sitemap, mobile-first indexing)
• MySQL / database basics
• Git or other version control
• Basic server/hosting knowledge (Apache/Nginx config, .htaccess)
• Problem-solving & debugging mindset
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Time management / ability to handle multiple projects

Adaptability to new tools and performance trends

Ownership and reliability with ongoing site maintenance

Shopify & Webflow experience

Office location in Gulberg Greens, Islamabad