Web Designer

Web Designer Fort Myers, FL

Connect SWFL is currently searching for a full-time Web Designer to join their team in Fort Myers, FL! This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid foundation to continue growing their skills while contributing to real client projects.

This is an in-person, onsite position at our Fort Myers, FL office. We cannot consider remote, hybrid, contract, or relocation candidates at this time. We are proud to be a locally rooted agency serving Southwest Florida businesses, and we're looking for a team member who is already part of this community.

• Pay: $50,000-$55,000/year dependent on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Comfortable and collaborative on-site work environment

• 2+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing custom Word Press websites, with a strong focus on tailored, client-specific builds
• Ability to design and develop fully custom websites, bringing unique concepts to life beyond standard layouts
• Proficiency with Divi 4 (Divi 5 a plus); familiarity with Elementor or other page builders is a plus
• Solid understanding of Word Press backend structure, hosting environments, and site management workflows
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, responsive layouts, and UI/UX design fundamentals
• Ability to extend and customize Word Press/Divi using CSS and structured development practices is required
• Experience using prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or similar) to create wireframes, mockups, or interactive design concepts
• Familiarity with SEO, design principles, and conversion-focused site structure
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and timelines, with a strong ability to prioritize work and independently manage your own schedule to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills, you'll collaborate closely with an in-office team and occasionally with clients
• Must be based in the Fort Myers / Southwest Florida area and able to work on-site daily
• Understands that our work directly impacts our clients’ businesses and approaches projects with professionalism, care, and respect for their goals

• Design, build, and maintain responsive Word Press websites, with a primary focus on Divi (Elementor experience is a plus)
• Create wireframes and interactive prototypes using tools such as Adobe XD, Figma or similar prototyping software to support design and UX workflows
• Translate approved designs into fully functional builds in Word Press, with an understanding of how design decisions impact development
• Play a key role in building reusable templates, design components, and workflow tools to improve efficiency and consistency across client projects
• Customize layouts and visual elements using HTML, CSS, and Word Press theme builder tools
• Implement on-page SEO best practices to enhance search visibility and site performance
• Collaborate with our on-site design, marketing, and development teams to ensure cohesive branding and messaging
• Perform regular site maintenance, updates, content edits, QA reviews, and troubleshooting
• Review site performance and user behavior to recommend UI/UX enhancements and best practices