Freelance web designer

About Us: We are a niche Jewish publication dedicated to producing high-quality, beautifully designed Jewish prayer materials including books, booklets, and pamphlets that inspire and guide parishioners in prayer. Our WordPress e-commerce website, www.onthederekh.com, is built using Elementor and WooCommerce. It serves as both an educational hub and our primary online marketplace. We also operate a related publishing services business that supports self-publishing authors through typesetting, editing, and design.Role Overview:We are seeking a freelance web designer to support and evolve our digital presence. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the UI / UX, design consistency, and functionality of our primary website and developing a new, secondary website to support our publishing services division.Key Responsibilities:
1. On The Derekh Website (WordPress + Elementor + WooCommerce)Maintain and update website UI / UX, theme, and structureEnsure responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
Maintain and improve WooCommerce functionality for product sales.
Optimize site performance and SEO best practicesOptimize integration with third-party platforms (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, CRM tools).
Monitor and troubleshoot technical issuesManage security, backups, and plugin updates.
2. New Publishing Services Website (WordPress + Elementor)Design and launch a new branded site for our publishing services business.
Develop clear and engaging service pages with educational content.
Build portfolios/samples of past work to showcase client success storiesEnsure clean, professional, and user-focused design.
3. (Optional/Preferred) Digital Marketing and Brand ManagementAssist with branding, ad design, and promotional materials.
Develop and maintain a basic social media presence ( instagram, facebook, etc.)
Collaborate, design, and execute on email marketing campaigns (Mailchimp, etc.).
Manage or support Amazon storefront and explore additional marketplaces.
How to Apply (PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET THE FIRST QUALIFICATION BULLET POINT):Email us with:
A short message/brief introduction about yourself,
A summary of experience and any relevant links or referencesSamples from your portfolio of relevant web design and e-commerce workHourly, subscription model, and/or project-based rate.