Web Designer / Front-end Developer

Description:

About the Role:

Are you passionate about wildlife and nature? Do you want to be part of a team on a mission to
transform children’s concerns about the environment into positive action? Do you strive for pixel
perfection, creating beautiful and functional web experiences? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re seeking a creative Web Designer/Front-end Developer to join our team. Reporting to our
Senior Manager of Digital Products, you will manage and design key WordPress properties,
including: earthrangers.com, ecoheros.ca, clubs.earthrangers.com,
homeroom.earthrangers.com, and theearthrangersshop.com.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong portfolio in responsive web design
and development, expertise in WordPress and Shopify, and a solid grasp of web best practices
and maintenance. You will handle content updates, optimize site performance, and create user-
friendly, responsive designs aligned with brand and business goals.

Additionally, you’ll enhance the UI/UX of web content in the Earth Rangers App, build new web
properties, and maintain existing ones. You’ll collaborate across departments to ensure all
content follows best practices and aligns with brand objectives.



Key Responsibilities:
 

• Website Design & Development:

Design, build, and optimize pages across all Earth Rangers web properties. Build and

customize WordPress sites, ensuring full functionality and responsiveness.
 

• Content Management & SEO:

Manage content updates with cross-team collaboration, ensuring relevance and SEO
optimization. Implement tracking and analyze reports to drive strategy.
 

• User Experience & Interface Design:

Design intuitive interfaces, create wireframes, and conduct usability testing to drive
continuous improvement.
 

• Technical Solutions:

Research, implement, and maintain third-party plugins and solutions to enhance
functionality, ensuring security and compatibility.
 

• Performance & Technical Maintenance:

Monitor site performance, optimize speed, and ensure security. Coordinate with hosting
companies to perform regular updates and backups.
 

• eCommerce Management:

Manage eStore content and Shopify apps, ensuring seamless operation and updates.

Skills & Qualifications:

 

• 3+ years of experience in designing and building WordPress websites and content

management.

• Strong portfolio showcasing past WordPress projects and customizations.

• Expertise in responsive web design, front-end development, and UX/UI principles.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and performance optimization.
• Basic understanding of Google Analytics, Search Console, and traffic analysis.
• Experience working with project tools such as Jira, and Confluence is an asset

• Prior experience with projects focused on education or kids content is an asset.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.