Web Designer / Developer (WordPress)

Overview

We’re looking for a hybrid Web Designer / Developer with strong skills in Figma , WordPress (Gutenberg) , and modern front‑end development. This role owns both the UX/UI design and the implementation of reusable, scalable components that support a high‑performing marketing website. You’ll shape our design system, build the WordPress experience, and collaborate across teams to deliver accessible, fast, brand-aligned digital experiences.

Development (WordPress)

• Build a reusable block/component library in WordPress Gutenberg, aligned with the Figma design system.
• Implement block patterns, templates, and style variants to support rapid page creation.
• Develop clean, maintainable PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for themes/child themes.
• Ensure WCAG-compliant accessibility including semantic structure, keyboard navigation, and appropriate ARIA usage.
• Optimize for Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) including images, fonts, and front-end payload.
• Apply SEO best practices (metadata, schema, sitemaps, canonicalization) and collaborate on technical SEO.
• Implement analytics hooks (GA4/GTM) for core interactions and support A/B test integrations.
• Document the WordPress component library (usage guidelines, examples, accessibility notes).

Responsibilities

• Design page layouts, UI components, and responsive patterns optimized for marketing use cases.
• Produce developer-ready assets and conduct structured handoff between design → build.
• Ensure consistency across Figma and WordPress through shared components and documentation.
• Collaborate on UX audits and propose improvements via wireframes, prototypes, and interaction patterns.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with content, demand-gen, and engineering/IT teams to align on requirements and deployment timelines.
• Build an intuitive, guardrail-driven editor experience for non-technical CMS users.
• Maintain and prioritize a backlog of enhancements based on analytics, heatmaps, and user feedback.
• Support cross-functional planning and contribute to continuous iterations of the website.

Deliverables

• A reusable, brand-aligned Gutenberg component library .
• Page templates and layouts supporting key marketing flows.
• Figma design system artifacts (tokens, components, documentation).
• Documentation for editors and developers.
• A production-ready WordPress implementation meeting performance, accessibility, and SEO standards.

Required Qualifications

• Strong marketing website UX expertise: hierarchy, storytelling, conversion patterns, CTAs, forms, trust indicators.
• Advanced Figma skills (components, variants, auto‑layout, prototyping, design systems).
• Strong WordPress experience, including Gutenberg/block editor and custom theme development.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS (responsive), and JavaScript.
• Working knowledge of PHP and WordPress templating.
• Experience with reusable component systems (design + implementation).
• Strong understanding of accessibility and performance optimization.
• Portfolio showing both digital design and shipped front-end execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building custom Gutenberg blocks (React-based).
• Familiarity with ACF , custom post types, and WordPress build tooling.
• Experience with Tailwind, Sass , or component-driven CSS approaches.
• Knowledge of Webpack/Vite , linting, CI/CD pipelines, and modern dev tooling.
• Experience with GA4, GTM, Optimizely/VWO , or other analytics/experimentation tools.
• Exposure to headless WordPress or modern WP frameworks (optional).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.