WordPress Designer & Developer

Boston Web Group; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a creative WordPress Designer & Developer to join their digital team. This hybrid role involves designing website layouts in Figma, converting them into functional websites using popular theme builders, and ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for design and hands-on WordPress development skills, collaborating with SEO and content teams to deliver high-quality web experiences.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Remote-friendly culture

Qualifications

• Proficiency in design programs for web design mockups.
• Deep knowledge of WordPress and understanding of Divi and Elementor.

Responsibilities

• Design modern, responsive website layouts using Figma.
• Translate designs into functional WordPress websites using Divi and Elementor.
• Conduct cross-browser testing and mobile responsiveness checks.

Skills

UX/UI

Responsive Design

SEO Best Practices

Communication

Tools

Figma

Divi

Elementor

WordPress

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Git

Job description

The WordPress Designer role at Boston Web Group:

Job Title: WordPress Designer & Developer

Location: Remote or Boston, MA

Company: Boston Web Group

Overview:
Boston Web Group is seeking a creative, detail-oriented WordPress Designer to join our digital team. This role involves designing website layouts in Figma, converting those designs into popular theme builders such as Divi and Elementor, and deploying fully functional, optimized, and responsive websites. This is a hybrid role that requires both a strong eye for design and hands-on WordPress development skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design modern, responsive, and brand-aligned website layouts using Figma
• Translate Figma designs into functional WordPress websites using Divi, Elementor, popular theme builders, or custom themes.
• Build custom page templates and reusable components for flexibility and scalability
• Ensure all designs follow best practices in UX/UI, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness
• Maintain brand consistency across all pages and screen sizes
• Collaborate with the internal SEO and content teams to optimize page structure, metadata, and schema
• Conduct thorough cross-browser testing and mobile responsiveness checks
• Set up and configure contact forms, CTAs, and conversion-focused elements
• Configure and test necessary plugins for performance, security, and SEO
• Prepare the website for launch, including:
• Domain configuration and DNS changes
• SSL installation and verification
• Caching and speed optimizations
• Final QA and client approvals
• Provide support post-launch for minor changes, troubleshooting, and adjustments

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in design programs, such as Figma, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc., for web design mockups and prototypes
• Deep knowledge of WordPress, and understanding of Divi, Elementor, and basic PHP/HTML/CSS/JS
• Experience with responsive design principles and mobile-first development
• Familiarity with SEO best practices, Core Web Vitals, and accessibility guidelines
• Experience using staging environments and version control (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of plugins like Gravity Forms, Rank Math, WP Rocket, and ACF
• Ability to work within deadlines and communicate proactively with clients and team members

Nice to Have:

• Experience with WooCommerce and eCommerce design
• Basic understanding of Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
• Familiarity with custom post types and advanced page templates
• Experience working with page speed optimization tools

Why Boston Web Group?

• Collaborative, creative, and agile team
• Variety of clients across industries, from startups to established brands
• Opportunity to develop meaningful, high-visibility web experiences
• Flexible work hours and remote-friendly culture

Salary: Competitive; commensurate with experience.