WordPress Web Designer & UX Specialist

The Steel Network is hiring a WordPress Web Designer & UX Specialist to help design, develop, maintain, and optimize WordPress websites and landing pages across multiple brands. Based in Durham, NC and working onsite , you will partner with marketing and content teams to keep digital experiences modern, effective, and aligned with brand standards.

This role combines website design and UX with practical WordPress execution, including performance, SEO, and ongoing campaign support. You will also help coordinate improvements across several active projects while supporting the team with hands-on troubleshooting and updates.

What you’ll do

Design and develop WordPress websites and landing pages

Manage website updates, including plugins, themes, and content

Build conversion-focused landing pages and campaign assets

Handle routine website maintenance, troubleshooting, content updates, and bug fixes

Coordinate website improvements and user experience enhancements

Implement SEO best practices and optimize site performance

Support integrations with forms, CRM systems, and analytics tools

Collaborate with designers, writers, content creators, videographers, and marketing leadership

Support basic writing needs when required

Manage multiple website projects across several brands

What you bring

3+ years of WordPress experience

Experience with Divi Builder is required

Working knowledge of HTML and CSS

WooCommerce experience is preferred

Strong understanding of website design and user experience

Familiarity with SEO best practices

Ability to organize and manage multiple projects

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Basic graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite , Canva , or Figma

Tools and technologies

WordPress, Divi Builder, HTML, CSS

WooCommerce (preferred)

Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager

CRM integrations

Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma

Role boundary

Creating 3D models or graphics is not a primary responsibility of this role

Education & experience

An Associate’s degree in computer science or a related field is required

Three to five years of WordPress design and development experience required

Portfolio of WordPress websites required

Experience with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and CRM integrations is preferred

Experience supporting multiple brands or websites is a plus

Schedule and location

Full-time role, Monday-Friday

In office in Durham, North Carolina

Minimal to no travel required

Some after-hours communication may be required

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