UX Designer and Developer

Vaco by Highspring; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a UX/UI designer and front-end web developer to enhance our digital presence from onsite in Durham, NC. You will blend design and code to improve existing experiences, create landing pages and conversion funnels, and bring designs to life through front-end development.

Collaborate with marketing, product, and e-commerce teams to optimize performance. You will translate wireframes into responsive HTML/CSS/JS, maintain design systems, and iterate quickly using

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing and developing user experiences for websites, preferably in ecommerce/digital marketing.
• Strong portfolio with modern visual design, interaction design, information hierarchy, and responsive web experiences.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with the ability to independently implement and refine designs.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to support design and front-end development workflows.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize landing pages and user journeys with usability and conversion focus.
• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and production-ready designs.
• Translate designs into clean, responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Continuously improve site experiences based on testing, analytics, and user insights.
• Ensure a seamless user experience across devices with a mobile-first design approach.
• Maintain high standards of UX/UI quality, visual consistency, accessibility, and responsiveness.
• Prototype and iterate quickly while balancing speed, quality, and business objectives.
• Identify and resolve design, usability, and functionality issues before release.
• Contribute to and maintain design systems, reusable components, and style guidelines.
• Partner with marketing, product, e-commerce, and business stakeholders to support campaigns, launches, and ongoing initiatives.

Skills

UX design

UI design

Front-end development

Responsive design

Collaboration

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

A/B testing

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Figma

Job description

UX/UI Designer & Front-End Web Developer (Onsite in Durham, NC)

We are seeking a UX/UI Designer & Front-End Web Developer to enhance the look, feel, and performance of a growing digital presence. This is a hybrid design-and-development role focused on improving existing user experiences, creating new landing pages and conversion funnels, and bringing designs to life through front-end development.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional design instincts with strong technical skills. You'll play a key role in creating intuitive, high-converting user experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize digital performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, enhance, and optimize landing pages, user journeys, and digital experiences with a focus on usability, engagement, and conversion.
• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and production-ready designs.
• Translate designs into clean, responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Continuously improve site experiences by implementing enhancements based on testing, analytics, and user insights.
• Ensure a seamless user experience across all devices, following a mobile-first design approach.
• Maintain high standards of UX/UI quality, visual consistency, accessibility, and responsiveness.
• Prototype and iterate quickly while balancing speed, quality, and business objectives.
• Identify and resolve design, usability, and functionality issues before release.
• Contribute to and maintain design systems, reusable components, and style guidelines.
• Partner with marketing, product, e-commerce, and business stakeholders to support campaigns, launches, and ongoing initiatives.
• Utilize modern AI-powered development tools to accelerate design-to-development workflows and improve productivity.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing and developing user experiences for websites, preferably in an ecommerce, digital marketing, or conversion-focused environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing modern visual design, interaction design, information hierarchy, and responsive web experiences.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to support design and front-end development workflows.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with the ability to independently implement and refine designs.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Knowledge of web technologies, browser behavior, performance optimization, and front-end best practices.
• Experience with modern design tools such as Figma or comparable platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering polished user experiences.
• Analytical mindset with an interest in user behavior, optimization, and performance measurement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or owning conversion rate optimization (CRO) and A/B testing initiatives.
• Familiarity with ecommerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, or similar solutions.
• Experience working with analytics tools and using data to inform design decisions.
• Understanding of accessibility standards, page speed optimization, and modern UX best practices.
• Exposure to design systems and component-based development approaches.

Why Consider This Opportunity

This role offers significant visibility and ownership within a growing organization. You'll have the opportunity to influence the customer experience, collaborate across multiple functions, and drive measurable business impact through thoughtful design and front-end development. The position provides autonomy, creative freedom, and the ability to see your ideas implemented and tested in a fast-paced digital environment.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).