[Vacancy]: Web Designer (WordPress) Needed at Softhills Limited
Job Description
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , Others
- Experience: 1–2 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Media / Advertising / Branding
About Job
Softhills Limited is looking to hire a skilled WordPress designer to design and implement attractive and functional websites for our clients. You will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development including the implementation of WordPress themes and plugins as well as site integration and security updates.
To be a successful WordPress designer, you should have a good eye for aesthetics, and strong content management skills. Ultimately, a top-class WordPress designer can create attractive, user-friendly websites that perfectly meet the design and functionality specifications of the client.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meeting with clients to discuss website design and function.
- Designing and building the website front-end.
- Creating the website architecture.
- Designing and managing the website back-end including database and server integration.
- Generating WordPress themes and plugins.
- Conducting website performance tests.
- Troubleshooting content issues.
- Conducting WordPress training with the client.
- Monitoring the performance of the live website.
- Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs.
- Create and maintain software documentation.
- Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site.
- Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
- Cooperate with web designers to match visual design intent
REQUIREMENTS:
- Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process,
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field.
- Proven work experience as a WordPress developer.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery.
- Knowledge of code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, and SVN.
- Experience working with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Firebug.
- Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics.
- Ability to manage projects.
- Good communication skills.
