We are looking for a talented and experienced WordPress developer with a strong design sense and excellent communication skills to customize our existing Direct orist Theme. The role involves refining specific template pages to align with reference designs, with a focus on the single listing page, homepage, category selection options, and managing client interactions throughout the project.
Scope of Work:

Theme Customization:

    Single Listing Page:
        Modify to match the layout and style elements of a specific design example.
    Homepage:
        Enhance layout for improved user engagement and visual appeal.
    Category Navigation:
        Create visually appealing category navigation buttons for easy navigation.

Communication Process:

    Maintain brand color schemes and typography.
    Integrate interactive elements based on client specifications.
    Provide detailed progress updates and seek clarification as needed to ensure the client's vision is accurately captured.

Technical Specifications:

    Work will be performed on a staging environment before being pushed live.
    Customizations may require editing PHP template files, adding custom CSS, and potentially creating new WordPress widgets or short codes.
    Effective communication of technical design aspects to non-technical stakeholders is crucial.

Qualifications:

    Proven experience with WordPress theme development and customization.
    Strong understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP.
    Exceptional communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts in an understandable manner to clients.
    Familiarity with SEO principles in web development and design.
    Evidence of prior work showcasing successful communication and project collaboration with clients.

Deliverables:

    Customized WordPress single listing page template.
    Enhanced homepage layout reflecting the updated design structure.
    Interactive and stylized category navigation buttons.
    Efficient and courteous communication throughout the project timeline.

Communication Process:

    Regular updates and clarifications to be provided through the Up work messaging system.
    Ensure all key requests and questions are promptly addressed to achieve client objectives.

Budget:

    Provide a quote that includes the theme customization work, covering both the actual development process and effective communication documentation.

To Apply:

    Submit a portfolio showcasing past WordPress theme customizations, emphasizing successful client communication and collaboration.
    Provide a detailed proposal outlining your approach to the theme customization project, focusing on both the development and clear communication aspects.

Potential for Further Work:

    Once this project is complete, there is potential for phase 2 and 3 as well as ongoing hourly site updates.

We look forward to reviewing your proposals and collaborating with you to achieve an outstanding customized WordPress experience for our clients.