Web Designer

My Dublin based client is recruiting for a Web Designer to join a growing team. This is a perm role working on a hybrid model.

The Web Designer will design, build, and maintain engaging, responsive, and accessible websites and digital experiences. The successful candidate will combine strong UI/UX design skills with front-end development expertise and experience working with Content Management Systems (CMS). They will collaborate with developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital solutions that meet user and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain responsive, user-friendly websites.
• Create intuitive UI/UX designs, wireframes, prototypes, and page layouts.
• Develop front-end website components using HTML and CSS.
• Manage and update website content using a CMS.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to deliver digital projects.
• Apply accessibility (WCAG) and SEO best practices.
• Continuously improve website performance and user experience.

Essential Skills

• Excellent CSS skills with the ability to build reusable CSS components from scratch.
• Strong HTML and responsive web design knowledge.
• Proven experience designing and building websites from concept through to implementation.
• Experience with a Content Management System such as Umbraco, WordPress, or similar.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong UI/UX design skills with a portfolio showcasing website design projects.
• Good understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards.
• Understanding of SEO best practices.
• Experience using analytics to improve user experience.
• Familiarity with Visual Studio/Visual Studio Code and front-end development workflows.