Reedsy is hiring a
Web Designer, Remote - New Zealand

Summary

The job is for a web designer to create high-converting websites for book authors, with responsibilities including developing new sites, improving SEO, creating lead magnets, building contact forms, and enabling client maintenance. The position requires at least 3 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in one or more CMS platforms. Benefits include project requests, setting own rates, managing workload, flexible hours, and payment protection.

Requirements

• 3+ years of web design experience
• Strong portfolio with great and active websites
• Experience using at least one of these CMS platforms: Wordpress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, ExpressionEngine, Ghost, Joomla

Responsibilities

• Develop new websites or update existing ones
• Create appealing design and branding
• Acquire domains and set up website hosting
• Improve SEO of the website
• Create lead magnets, such as newsletter signup forms
• Build contact forms and integrate social media sharing options
• Enable your clients to maintain their website (or do periodic maintenance)

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the publishing industry will be positively valued

Benefits

• Receive project requests by clients
• Set your own rates
• Manage your workload
• Work where and when you want
• Enjoy Reedsy’s payment protection