The role
Job description
Markage is looking for a Shopify & WordPress Designer to join our Canadian team in an on-site role based in Calgary, Vancouver, or Toronto. This role focuses on designing and building polished websites using Shopify, WordPress, and modern front-end page-building tools. You will combine visual design with practical site implementation. The role includes layout, responsive behaviour, theme and component configuration, content setup, e-commerce or CMS features, quality checks, and coordination with developers when deeper technical work is required. You will work with designers, developers, marketers, content teams, project managers, and client-service teams. Clear communication, reliable follow-through, and careful work are expected. AI-assisted tools may be used for content preparation, page structure, image optimization, QA checklists, research, and documentation. All AI-assisted work must be reviewed for accuracy, relevance, confidentiality, and fit before it is shared or used.
Essential duties
- Design responsive website pages and components from briefs, brand systems, and approved content.
- Build and configure pages in Shopify and WordPress using themes, blocks, templates, or approved page builders.
- Set up navigation, content structures, product or collection pages, forms, and routine CMS elements.
- Apply brand typography, imagery, spacing, hierarchy, and responsive behaviour consistently.
- Coordinate with developers when custom code, integrations, or technical changes are required.
- Optimize images and content for practical web use and page performance.
- Complete cross-device checks for layout, links, forms, content, and visual consistency.
- Prepare client or internal handoff notes and maintain organized site assets and documentation.
Essential requirements
- Practical experience designing and building Shopify, WordPress, or comparable CMS websites.
- Strong responsive web-design, layout, typography, and visual-hierarchy skills.
- Working knowledge of themes, templates, CMS content, and web quality assurance.
- Holds a valid Dex Professional Specialist Certification (DEX-PSP) in the Arts, Media & Creative Production domain.
Preferred qualifications
- Basic HTML, CSS, Liquid, JavaScript, or front-end implementation knowledge.
- Experience with e-commerce merchandising, product content, or conversion-focused design.
- Experience working across several client websites or brands.