Web Designer/Developer (contract/freelance)

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented contract/freelance Web Designer/Developer to augment our team. Local Wisdom is a unique agency that enables clients to master their everyday digital communications. We?re building a home for people with multi-disciplinary talents (we call ourselves unicorns). That means we?re looking for folks who can do a lot, but rest assured that it doesn?t mean they will be doing everything at once, all the time, as work-life balance is truly important to us. Local Wisdom is known for providing strategic and tactical support to communication teams giving them the time and headspace to do what matters most. People love working with us because of our sincerity, diligence, and philosophy of empowering people around us to be their best.

Responsibilities

This remote role blends visual design and front-end development to create engaging, user-friendly websites and web applications. The ideal candidate is both artistic and technically proficient, capable of transforming ideas and wireframes into beautifully designed, functional digital experiences. We?d love to hear your ideas, but here are a few areas where we can use your talents:

· Design visually appealing website layouts, graphics, and user interfaces aligned with brand identity.

· Develop responsive, cross-browser compatible websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.

· Collaborate with UX/UI designers, copywriters, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging.

· Optimize websites for speed, SEO, accessibility, and performance.

· Maintain and update existing websites, ensuring ongoing functionality and up-to-date content.

· Implement and manage content management systems (CMS) like WordPress, Sharepoint, Drupal, or intranet solutions.

· Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.

· Stay current with web design trends, tools, and best practices.

Success in This Role

Success in this role comes from a unique blend of creativity, collaboration, and strategic thinking. The ideal Web Designer/Developer is deeply motivated to see projects through from concept to completion, fueled by a passion for building not only beautiful digital experiences but also a sense of community and culture. A successful person in this role thrives on experimentation, brings joy and positivity to the process, and sees each project as an opportunity to make something both meaningful and delightful. Spreading cheer isn?t just a bonus?it?s part of the craft.

Location & Availability

This is a fully remote role. While we accept all applicants, we?ll give preference to candidates within the northeast U.S.

This role requires some availability between 9 am and 5 pm Eastern Standard Time, and flexibility to work an occasional night or weekend to meet client needs.

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor?s degree or equivalent years of experience in Web Design, Computer Science, or related field

· 2-4 years of experience in related field

· Understanding of UI/UX best practices

Required Professional Skills

· Proven experience as a Web Designer and Web Developer (portfolio required).

· Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design.

· Experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or Sketch.

· Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., SharePoint, WordPress, Drupal).

· Familiarity with Intranet platforms (e.g., Interact, Staffbase, Unily).

· Knowledge of SEO principles and web performance optimization.

· Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Bonus Skills/Experience

· Experience working with internal communication, content marketing, and employee experience teams.

· Experience using analytics and metrics gathering from various sources to facilitate data-driven decision making

· Basic understanding of back-end technologies (PHP, Node.js, databases) is a plus.

• Familiarity with one or more of the following: SharePoint, PowerApps, Power BI, Wordpress, Google Analytics, Drupal, Interact, Staffbase, Haiilo, Simpplr, Unily, Bubble.IO