Website Designer and Developer at Leisure Business Services, Newcastle, £Contract Rate

Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and innovative Web Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating visually engaging, user-friendly websites and digital interfaces that align with our brand identity and business objectives. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop responsive web solutions, optimise user experience, and ensure seamless website functionality. The successful applicant will possess a strong foundation in both creative design and front-end development, with a keen eye for detail and usability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aesthetically appealing websites using modern web design principles, ensuring responsiveness across devices.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, Balsamiq, and Axure to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Implement interactive features and front-end functionalities employing HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, and AJAX.
• optimise websites for SEO best practices to improve visibility and search engine rankings.
• Maintain and update existing websites built on content management systems such as WordPress, Drupal, or SharePoint.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate back-end functionalities using PHP, Python, Node.js, SQL databases like MySQL or SQL Server.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to enhance user experience (UX) and information architecture.
• Utilise analytics tools such as Google Analytics to monitor website performance and implement data-driven improvements.
• Ensure all designs adhere to accessibility standards and usability principles while maintaining brand consistency.
• Keep abreast of industry trends in digital design, interaction design, UI/UX best practices, and emerging technologies.

Skills

• Proficiency in digital design tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong knowledge of web development languages: HTML5, CSS3 (including SCSS/SASS), JavaScript (React, Angular, Redux), PHP, Python.
• Experience with responsive web design frameworks such as Bootstrap or Telerik.
• Familiarity with content management systems including WordPress, Drupal, SharePoint.
• Competence in wireframing and prototyping tools like Figma, InVision, Balsamiq.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles alongside information architecture and usability testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of analytics tools such as Google Analytics for data analysis and optimisation purposes.
• Experience with version control systems like Git; familiarity with AJAX techniques; basic knowledge of VHDL or VHDL-like hardware description languages is a plus but not essential.
• Excellent visual communication skills combined with strong attention to detail; ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a creative professional passionate about shaping engaging digital experiences through innovative web design solutions while working within a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: £13.00-£18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person