Website Designer

This is a remote, independent contractor role open to candidates anywhere in the United States, with work assigned on an ongoing and project basis. Current college students can apply. This is an entry to mid-level role best suited for someone with 1 to 3 years of web design experience. That experience can come from freelance work, internships, student projects, or a previous job, as long as you have live sites to show for it.

Role Responsibilities:

Design and build new websites and landing pages for clients, primarily on WordPress and Squarespace.

Update and manage existing client websites, including content changes, new pages, image updates, plugin and theme updates, and general upkeep.

Refresh existing client sites, including layout, navigation, page templates, and visual cleanup.

Create a wide range of pages based on client needs, from landing pages and event pages to donation forms, program pages, and blog layouts.

Apply SEO best practices to new and existing pages, including page titles, meta descriptions, headings, image alt text, and site structure.

Install and connect Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and other tracking tools on client websites.

Troubleshoot common site issues such as broken links, mobile layout problems, and form errors, and flag larger technical issues to the team.

Prepare simple handoff instructions and training materials so clients can manage their own content after launch.

Help organize website assets, logins, and internal documentation for client sites.

Participate in internal team meetings and occasionally join client calls when appropriate.

Support additional web and digital marketing projects as needed.

Qualifications:

1 to 3 years of web design experience.
A portfolio with at least three live websites you designed and/or manage.

Hands-on experience with WordPress and Squarespace.

Basic HTML and CSS knowledge.

Familiarity with AI / LLMs (including but not limited to Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) and experience or willingness to build websites and/or new features using this technology is a strong plus.

Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals. Deeper SEO experience is a strong plus.

A strong eye for layout, typography, and mobile-friendly design.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical changes to non-technical clients.

Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple client projects and deadlines at once.

Experience setting up Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or similar tracking tools is a plus.

Experience with conversion tracking for Google Ads, Meta, or form submissions is a plus.

Experience with Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is a plus.

Experience with WordPress page builders such as Elementor or Divi is a plus.

Familiarity with web accessibility basics is a plus.

Familiarity with the Jewish community or Jewish organizations is a plus.

Compensation:

Work is paid hourly or on a per-project basis, depending on the scope of each assignment.

Hourly rates are negotiated based on experience and portfolio.

Project rates are agreed upon in advance for larger builds and redesigns.

Workload varies based on active client projects and ongoing site management needs.

As an independent contractor, the Website Designer will invoice Exler Marketing monthly for services provided.