Web Developer

Talent Sam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A client-focused recruitment agency is seeking experienced contract Web Designers in Cape Town. The ideal candidates should excel at creating polished, development-ready designs consistent with brand guidelines. Responsibilities include producing responsive designs, collaborating with development teams, and maintaining project updates. Proficiency in Figma and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in Figma and responsive web design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create polished, development-ready Figma designs for web pages.
• Ensure visual consistency with established branding.
• Collaborate with development teams to execute designs.

Skills

Expert proficiency in Figma

Responsive web design experience

Ability to create development-ready designs

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Tools

ClickUp

Job description

Our client is seeking experienced contract Web Designers to support their Web Squad team on a short-term basis. The ideal candidates will create polished, development-ready designs while maintaining brand consistency and collaborating effectively with the internal development team.

Design Execution

• Create polished, accurate, and development-ready Figma designs for web pages

• Ensure visual consistency with established branding guidelines

• Utilize final copy, real images, and production-ready assets in all designs

• Prepare responsive designs across mobile, tablet, and desktop breakpoints

• Define hover states, animations, and interactive behaviors

• Annotate components where interaction requires development clarification

Development Collaboration

• Structure designs with development-friendly organization and constraints

• Flag complex modules or components that require development-specific notes

• Ensure all design files are properly labeled, organized, and reviewed prior to handoff

• Execute design revisions efficiently based on stakeholder feedback

• Maintain consistency with established style direction throughout revision cycles

Brand Alignment

• Integrate visual elements and tone from provided Strategy Brief and Brand Guide documents

• Reflect strategic intent through layout, structure, and visual emphasis decisions

Project Management

• Update project status in ClickUp (marking designs as "Ready for Review" or "Ready for Dev")

• Create Loom walkthrough videos for milestone reviews when required

• Work from feedback provided through MarkUp or Loom comments

Decision Authority

• Page layout and hierarchy within approved sitemap parameters

• Visual expression within established brand guidelines

• Interactive detail decisions (hover states, reveal-on-click behaviors, etc.)

• Design enhancement judgments that elevate user experience

Collaboration Requirements

• Provide input on site structure clarity during strategy and sitemap review phases

• Flag copy overflow, formatting concerns, or content flow inconsistencies

• Communicate proactively regarding development feasibility and design complexity

• Offer guidance on brand interpretation and visual tone execution

Required Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in Figma

• Strong portfolio demonstrating responsive web design experience

• Proven ability to create development-ready design specifications

• Experience with design systems and component-based design approaches

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work from brand guidelines

• Strong communication skills and ability to receive and incorporate feedback

• Experience with ClickUp or similar project management tools preferred