Web Designer

Imperial Recruitment are working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Wynyard who are looking to appoint an experienced Web Designer (WordPress & UX/UI) to join their growing Marketing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and technically capable designer to play a key role in the development, optimisation, and maintenance of the company’s digital platforms across both B2B and B2C audiences.

The successful candidate will work closely with Marketing, in-house IT, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-performing, user-focused digital experiences while helping maintain a consistent, brand-led approach across all online platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Website Design & User Experience

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business goals, user needs, and brand requirements.

Lead UX/UI initiatives to improve usability, customer experience, and conversion performance.

Design and implement website layouts aligned with company brand guidelines.

Design, Prototyping & Visual Assets

Produce wireframes, page layouts, and interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma.

Create and optimise digital assets including graphics, icons, imagery, and page visuals.

Support brand consistency across websites, landing pages, and email marketing assets.

WordPress & Content Management

Build, manage, and maintain WordPress websites including themes, templates, and page builders.

Manage website content updates, site structure, and performance.

Ensure builds remain scalable, secure, and easy to maintain.

Usability, SEO & Compliance

Ensure websites meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and provide intuitive user journeys.

Apply SEO best practices including site structure, page performance, and on-page optimisation.

Support improvements in site speed, UX metrics, and search visibility.

Testing, Maintenance & Performance

Test websites across browsers and devices to ensure functionality and stability.

Identify and resolve bugs or usability issues.

Review analytics and performance data to support continuous improvement.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Stay up to date with web technologies, UX/UI trends, and digital best practices.

Recommend improvements to digital platforms, tools, and workflows.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

We are looking for a skilled WordPress professional with strong experience in theme and content management. The ideal candidate has proven UX/UI design capabilities with a user-first mindset, proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and a solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Knowledge of SEO fundamentals and website performance optimization is essential. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with non-technical stakeholders are required.

Why Apply

This role offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing company where you will work on high-impact digital projects supporting both marketing and sales functions. The position provides excellent exposure across multiple departments and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

For more information or to apply, please contact Imperial Recruitment Group.