Assistant Divi Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Local Candidates Only - Fort Myers / Southwest Florida

This is an in-person, onsite position at our Fort Myers, FL office.

We are not able to consider remote, hybrid, contract, or relocation candidates at this time. We are proud to be a locally rooted agency serving Southwest Florida businesses, and we're looking for a team member who is already part of this community.

About Connect SWFL

Connect SWFL is a web design and development agency committed to delivering custom-tailored solutions aligned with our clients' unique visions and goals. Our dedicated team collaborates closely with clients, integrating cutting-edge technologies and innovative design concepts to create visually stunning and highly functional websites.

In addition to our web development services, we also specialize in Digital Marketing and Managed IT Services, ensuring comprehensive support for our clients' digital needs. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid foundation to continue growing their skills while contributing to real client projects. If you're passionate about turning creative concepts into polished, high-performing web experiences, Connect SWFL is the perfect place to grow your skills and career.

How We Invest in You

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Comfortable & Collaborative On-Site Work Environment

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, build, and maintain responsive WordPress websites, with a primary focus on Divi (Elementor experience is a plus).
• Create wireframes and interactive prototypes using tools such as Adobe XD, Figma or similar prototyping software to support design and UX workflows.
• Translate approved designs into fully functional builds in WordPress, with an understanding of how design decisions impact development.
• Play a key role in building reusable templates, design components, and workflow tools to improve efficiency and consistency across client projects.
• Customize layouts and visual elements using HTML, CSS, and WordPress theme builder tools.
• Implement on-page SEO best practices to enhance search visibility and site performance.
• Collaborate with our on-site design, marketing, and development teams to ensure cohesive branding and messaging.
• Perform regular site maintenance, updates, content edits, QA reviews, and troubleshooting.
• Review site performance and user behavior to recommend UI/UX enhancements and best practices.

What You Need to Succeed

• 2+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing custom WordPress websites, with a strong focus on tailored, client-specific builds.
• Ability to design and develop fully custom websites, bringing unique concepts to life beyond standard layouts.
• Proficiency with Divi 4 (Divi 5 a plus); familiarity with Elementor or other page builders is a plus.
• Solid understanding of WordPress backend structure, hosting environments, and site management workflows.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, responsive layouts, and UI/UX design fundamentals.
• Ability to extend and customize WordPress/Divi using CSS and structured development practices is required.
• Experience using prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or similar) to create wireframes, mockups, or interactive design concepts.
• Familiarity with SEO, design principles, and conversion-focused site structure.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and timelines, with a strong ability to prioritize work and independently manage your own schedule to consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills, you'll collaborate closely with an in-office team and occasionally with clients.
• Must be based in the Fort Myers / Southwest Florida area and able to work on-site daily.
• Understands that our work directly impacts our clients' businesses and approaches projects with professionalism, care, and respect for their goals.

Portfolio Submission - Required:

Please include 3 live website examples you personally built or significantly contributed to. For each site, briefly describe: your specific role, the tools and page builder used, and any challenges you solved.

Applications without a portfolio link will not be reviewed.

Bonus Skills

• Experience optimizing site speed and Core Web Vitals performance.
• Understanding of ADA / accessibility standards (WCAG) and modern web design trends.
• Familiarity with digital marketing or content strategy principles.
• Basic graphic design capability (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Exposure to SEO/SEM concepts and willingness to learn digital advertising fundamentals (Google Ads, keyword strategy, ad copy best practices).
• Ability to collaborate with marketing teams to support landing page performance, conversion paths, and tracking implementation.
• Basic understanding of analytics tools (GA4, Google Search Console) to assist in interpreting site behavior and campaign-driven traffic.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Your work will directly shape clients' digital presence and brand identity of Southwest Florida businesses.
• You'll collaborate with a talented, supportive, and creative in-house team.
• You will have structured opportunities to grow into more advanced design, development, or creative leadership responsibilities.
• You'll be building portfolio-worthy projects across diverse industries.
• Be part of an agency that's proud to serve and grow within the SWFL community.

Application Requirements

To be considered, please submit all of the following:

• Cover Letter - Tell us why you're a great fit and why you want to work locally in SWFL.
• Resume - Highlighting relevant WordPress and design/development experience.
• Portfolio Link - 3 live website examples with a brief description of your role on each.

Important: we are hiring locally.

Only candidates currently residing in the Fort Myers / Southwest Florida area will be considered.

This role is on-site, full-time, and not available for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Relocation candidates will not be considered at this time.

We look forward to having you on our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Must be located within a 25-45 mile radius to Fort Myers, FL.
• To be considered for this position, please include cover letter and portfolio.

Experience:

• Web development: 2 years (Required) - including HTML/CSS
• WordPress: 2 years (Required)
• Divi: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person