Key Responsibilities

1. Theme Development and Customization:

   • Creating custom WordPress themes from scratch based on design mockups.
   • Modifying existing themes to meet client specifications and branding requirements.

2. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript:

   • Utilizing HTML to structure web pages.
   • Applying CSS for styling and layout.
   • Using JavaScript to add interactivity and dynamic elements to websites.

3. Responsive Design:

   • Ensuring websites are fully responsive and function well on a variety of devices and screen sizes.
   • Implementing media queries and other techniques to achieve mobile-friendly designs.

4. UI/UX Implementation:

   • Translating UI/UX designs into functional and visually appealing web pages.
   • Focusing on user experience to ensure easy navigation and accessibility.

5. Plugin Integration and Customization:

   • Integrating and configuring WordPress plugins to add functionality to websites.
   • Customizing plugins as needed to fit specific requirements.

6. Performance Optimization:

   • Optimizing websites for speed and performance.
   • Implementing best practices for fast loading times and efficient resource usage.

7. Cross-Browser Compatibility:

   • Ensuring websites function consistently across different web browsers.
   • Addressing any browser-specific issues.

8. Version Control:

   • Using version control systems like Git to manage code changes and collaborate with other developers.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in WordPress: In-depth knowledge of the WordPress CMS, including its architecture, themes, and plugins.
• HTML/CSS: Strong skills in HTML and CSS for structuring and styling web content.
• JavaScript: Proficiency in JavaScript to enhance interactivity and functionality.
• PHP: Basic understanding of PHP, the server-side language WordPress is built on, for minor backend adjustments.
• Design Tools: Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, or Figma to translate designs into code.
• Responsive Design: Ability to create responsive layouts that work well on all devices.

Ideal Traits

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring pixel-perfect implementation of designs.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues.
• Creative Vision: Bringing innovative design ideas to life.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with designers, backend developers, and other stakeholders.

By focusing on these areas, a Front-End WordPress Developer ensures that websites are not only visually appealing but also functional, user-friendly, and optimized for performance.