Quick Summary
VOARVUE Media is hiring a remote, contract Web Designer & Developer for an ongoing role, requiring immediate availability for 5-20 hours per week, to build and maintain mobile-first websites for yachting clients and the company's own platform. Candidates must demonstrate strong skills in both web design and development, possess deep WordPress expertise (including theme customization and page builders), and provide a portfolio of launched websites. Responsibilities include managing projects from concept to deployment, troubleshooting, designing with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Sketch, and developing responsive pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React, Angular), and Bootstrap. Essential experience includes implementing web accessibility standards (WCAG), optimizing for SEO with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics), maintaining CMS-based sites (WordPress, Drupal, SharePoint, PHP/MySQL), and using version control (Git). The role pays $35.00 - $50.00 per hour and offers a flexible schedule.
About VOARVUE Media
VOARVUE Media is the in-house media production and marketing team for independent yacht brokers, brokerages, and charter companies. We help our clients achieve the established and professional presence of leading names in yachting. We are expanding our full-service marketing capabilities, with web design and development being a crucial component.
About the Role
We are hiring a contract Web Designer & Developer to build and maintain websites for both our clients and VOARVUE Media. This is an ongoing contract role, not a single project, requiring a reliable professional available as work arises, starting immediately.
Your work will encompass two primary areas:
- Client websites — primarily WordPress builds and redesigns for yacht brokerages and charter companies
- VOARVUE's own website (voarvue.com) — ongoing updates, improvements, and maintenance
What You'll Do
- Design and build clean, fast, mobile-first websites, primarily using WordPress.
- Manage projects from concept/wireframe through to a fully built, functioning site.
- Maintain and update VOARVUE's website as the business evolves.
- Collaborate directly with the founder to understand project goals and translate them into custom, functional websites.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues on existing websites as needed.
- Design visually compelling and user-friendly websites using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices.
- Develop responsive web pages utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, React, Bootstrap, and other front-end frameworks to deliver fast-loading, accessible websites.
- Create prototypes and wireframes to visualize concepts and facilitate stakeholder feedback using tools such as InVision, Balsamiq, Axure, or Figma.
- Implement web accessibility standards (WCAG) and usability best practices to ensure inclusive digital experiences.
- Optimize websites for SEO performance by integrating analytics tools like Google Analytics 360 and Adobe Analytics to monitor traffic and engagement metrics.
- Maintain existing websites through content management systems such as WordPress, Drupal, SharePoint, or custom PHP/MySQL solutions; perform regular website updates and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to refine layout design, typography, interaction design, motion graphics, and visual UI/UX elements that enhance user engagement.
- Write clean code adhering to best practices in front-end development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+), version control (Git), and web production workflows.
- Conduct user research and data analysis to inform design decisions and improve overall website usability and performance.
- Support digital marketing efforts by integrating email marketing tools like Mailchimp or Campaign Monitor into website platforms.
What You Need
- Strong, demonstrated skill in both web design and web development.
- Deep working knowledge of WordPress, including theme customization and page builders (Elementor, Divi, or similar).
- A portfolio showcasing real, launched websites.
- Ability to work independently and communicate clearly and proactively in a remote, contract environment.
- Availability to start immediately.
Experience
- Proven experience designing and developing websites with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive designs across desktop and mobile platforms.
- Expertise in HTML5, CSS3 (including SCSS/SASS), JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular; familiarity with Node.js is a plus.
- Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; experience creating motion graphics with Adobe After Effects is advantageous.
- Solid understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG), usability principles, information architecture, and interaction design methodologies.
- Experience working with content management systems like WordPress, Drupal, or SharePoint; familiarity with website maintenance tasks is essential.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices coupled with experience analyzing web analytics data using Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics tools.
- Ability to develop prototypes using tools like InVision or Axure; wireframing skills are highly valued.
- Familiarity with back-end technologies such as PHP, MySQL, or SQL databases; experience with front-end frameworks like Bootstrap or Telerik enhances your profile.
- Strong data analysis skills combined with an understanding of digital marketing strategies to optimize website performance effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating within multidisciplinary teams while managing multiple projects efficiently.
To Apply
Please include:
- A link to your portfolio or 2–3 examples of websites you've designed and built
- Your hourly rate expectations
- Your availability and how soon you could start
Pay
$35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Work Location
Remote