UX Designer and Developer

Vaco Recruiter Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a UX/UI Designer & Front-End Web Developer to enhance the look, feel, and performance of our digital presence from our onsite base in Durham, NC. This hybrid role blends design and front-end coding to improve existing experiences, build new landing pages, and optimize conversion-focused journeys.

The ideal candidate combines strong design instincts with solid HTML/CSS/JS skills, a mobile-first mindset, and the ability to collaborate across marketing, product,

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing and developing user experiences for ecommerce sites.
• Strong portfolio of modern visual and interaction design.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Mobile-first, responsive design expertise.
• Experience with AI-assisted design and development workflows.
• Excellent collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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, ecommerce, 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.

Skills

UX design

Front-end development

AI-assisted tools

Analytics mindset

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Figma

Shopify

Job description

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

Overview

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, ecommerce, 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.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.