Key Responsibilities
- UI / UX Design & Development : Design and develop user-centric WordPress interfaces, ensuring an optimal experience across devices.
- Web Optimization : Regularly update and optimize websites using SEO, web analytics, and design principles to enhance performance.
- Prototyping & User Flow : Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, or Axure.
- Full-Stack Development : Apply expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress for seamless front-end and back-end integration.
- Performance Optimization : Improve site speed, fix bugs, and enhance crawl functionality.
- Content Optimization : Compress images and assets to improve site speed without compromising quality.
- Heatmap & Conversion Analysis : Leverage tools to analyze user behavior and optimize site conversions.
- SEO / SEM : Implement SEO / SEM best practices, including backlinks, lazy loading, and caching to boost rankings and site performance.
- Content Execution : Upload assets, apply meta tags to ensure accuracy and relevance, and manage the content lifecycle from drafting to publishing, ensuring alignment with branding and SEO.
- Collaboration : Partner with internal teams to deliver digital assets that align with business goals and improve user experience.
- Continuous Improvement : Stay updated on design and development trends, applying innovative solutions to enhance web projects.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.
Experience, Traits, and Qualifications :
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Design, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5+ years of UI / UX development experience with advanced WordPress expertise and a blend of design and development skills.
- Proficient in front-end and back-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and debugging.
- Experienced with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, Axure) and SEO / SEM strategies, including backlinking, lazy loading, caching, and minification for improved site performance.
- Skilled in user experience optimization using heatmaps and analytics to drive conversion rate improvements, with a focus on accessibility compliance (WCAG, ARIA labels, semantic HTML, WP Accessibility).
- Expert in WordPress design systems and creating reusable components via Advanced Custom Fields, as well as integrating dynamic content through the WordPress REST API.
- Proven ability in cross-browser / device testing and enhancing site performance with tools like WP Rocket, Lighthouse, and adding micro interactions / animations using GSAP or Lottie.
What We Offer :
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid work environment with flexible hours.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work culture.
- Compensation : starting from $60,000 / year depending on experience
If you are a passionate and skilled UI / UX Developer with expertise in WordPress and a strong focus on both design and development, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio, and any relevant work samples demonstrating your skills and experience.
Working at PEAK
The Peak Group of Companies is a leader in home improvement, supplying a vast array of innovative products throughout Canada and the US.
Peak is a highly valued, strategic partner of Home Depot. Our unique business platform perfectly aligns with Home Depot’s do-it-yourself and professional customer, and our best in class products are offered throughout Home Depot’s massive retail network.
The greatest strength of Peak is our vibrant and passionate people.
Peak is a place where innovation is encouraged, talent and teamwork are celebrated, and results and success are rewarded.
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With our exponential growth, there are numerous opportunities across our Corporate and Distribution Centre teams.
Explore our various positions to find one that best fits your goals. Please also join our Talent Community to keep updated for future openings!
Working at PEAK
We care about you and your loved ones
- Great benefits and perks
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive group benefits plans
- Engagement events
- Wellness program
We care about your growth and development
- Material Handling Equipment certification
- Supervisor skills training
- On-the-job coaching and mentoring
- Education assistance
- Professional development
- Career growth opportunities
We care about your success
- We are a remarkable and collaborative team who wants you to succeed
- We are an Award-winning company; we celebrate and share our successes
- We are highly admired in the home improvement industry; we encourage innovation and creativity
- Your commitment will not go unnoticed; we reward hard work and initiative