Company description
Vincent Design Inc. is an Indigenous-led digital agency based in Winnipeg. We partner with purpose-driven organizations to design and build websites and digital products that are usable, accessible, and built to last.
Role overview
We’re hiring a WordPress Web Developer (full-time, on-site in Winnipeg) to build and maintain WordPress websites with a strong emphasis on accessibility (WCAG) , performance, and clean, maintainable implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, PMs, and other developers to deliver thoughtful, user-centered work.
What you’ll do
- Build and maintain WordPress websites (custom themes and components / blocks), from implementation through launch and ongoing improvements.
- Develop custom Gutenberg blocks (or block patterns) and maintain flexible content systems that editors can use confidently.
- Implement designs with a focus on semantic HTML, ARIA where appropriate, keyboard navigation, screen-reader behavior, and form accessibility .
- Perform accessibility QA and remediation (manual testing + tools), and support accessible content authoring patterns.
- Troubleshoot production issues, fix bugs, and improve site stability.
- Optimize for performance (Core Web Vitals), caching, image handling, and front-end efficiency.
- Work with common WordPress plugins and ecosystems (e.g., form builders, multilingual, SEO, caching, security) while avoiding “plugin soup.”
- Participate in code reviews, estimate work, document decisions, and contribute to repeatable internal standards.
What we’re looking for
Strong hands-on WordPress development experience (theme development, hooks, templates, WP admin / content model).Experience building block editor experiences (custom blocks and / or block-based themes), or a clear path to doing so.Practical accessibility expertise : you’ve shipped sites that meet WCAG 2.1 AA (or you’ve done substantial remediation work).Solid front-end fundamentals : HTML / CSS / JS with attention to responsive behavior and cross-browser consistency.Comfortable working in modern dev workflows (Git, local environments, staging / production releases).Strong debugging skills (you can isolate the problem, propose options, and implement fixes safely).Clear communicator who collaborates well with design and non-technical teammates.Nice to have
Experience with Gravity Forms and building accessible form patterns.Familiarity with performance tooling (Lighthouse, WebPageTest, Core Web Vitals) and remediation techniques.Experience with multilingual sites (WPML / Polylang) and content-heavy information architecture.Comfort with basic server / environment concepts (DNS, SSL, caching layers, deployment processes).Familiarity with Indigenous cultures and stories (an asset).Working style / expectations
Full-time, on-site in Winnipeg, MB.You care about quality : accessible, maintainable builds and predictable delivery.You’re comfortable balancing implementation speed with long-term sustainability.Qualifications
Equivalent professional experience is welcome in place of a degree.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Web Development or related field is an asset, not a requirement.#J-18808-Ljbffr