UX Designer / Front-End Developer (Expert) - UGE000114

UX Designer / Front-End Developer (Expert) Location: Ghent, Belgium Work Model: Hybrid / Remote Available Start Date: 08 June 2026 Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026 Workload: Approximately 30% (300 hours total) Application Deadline: 03 June 2026 About the Role We are seeking an experienced UX Designer / Front-End Developer to support the continued development of multiple web platforms and applications built on Django and Wagtail. While the assignment is classified under a UX Designer profile, the primary focus is on front-end implementation . You will transform Figma designs into high-quality, maintainable, accessible, and responsive front-end solutions using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript within a server-rendered environment. This role goes beyond traditional front-end implementation. We are looking for someone who can contribute to scalable component architecture, design systems, reusable patterns, and long-term maintainability while ensuring effective knowledge transfer to internal teams. Key Responsibilities Front-End Development Translate Figma designs into semantic, accessible, and responsive HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Develop reusable templates, components, and front-end patterns. Implement interactive elements within Django and Wagtail applications. Ensure browser compatibility, performance optimization, and maintainability. Build scalable front-end architectures suitable for large content-driven websites and applications. Design System & Component Development Contribute to the technical implementation and evolution of design systems. Develop and maintain component libraries and pattern libraries. Establish reusable styling guidelines and front-end development standards. Ensure consistency across applications and websites. UX & Technical Collaboration Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, analysts, back-end developers, and stakeholders. Review designs critically and provide feedback on feasibility, scalability, consistency, and maintainability. Support implementation decisions that align with existing systems and future growth. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Document implementation decisions, component structures, and development guidelines. Share knowledge with internal teams and ensure maintainability after project completion. Support and mentor colleagues on front-end best practices, design systems, and component-based development approaches. Required Qualifications Experience Minimum 8 years of experience as a UX Designer and/or Front-End Specialist. Proven experience working independently on development projects. Strong experience with design tools such as: Figma Adobe Creative Suite Sketch InVision Minimum 5 years of experience with component-based front-end development using: HTML CSS JavaScript Minimum 5 years of experience developing and maintaining: Design Systems Component Libraries Pattern Libraries Minimum 5 years of experience with: Figma hand-off processes Design tokens Component variants and states Typography and spacing systems Minimum 5 years of experience building reusable front-end patterns and developer documentation. Minimum 5 years of experience designing maintainable CSS architectures for large-scale websites and applications. Minimum 5 years of experience with semantic HTML and structured content-driven templates. Demonstrated experience with responsive design and cross-device implementation. Experience providing knowledge transfer and documentation to internal teams. Language Requirements Native-level Dutch proficiency (CEFR C2). Professional English proficiency (minimum CEFR C1). Ability to read, write, and explain technical documentation in both languages. Preferred Qualifications Experience within academic, public sector, or government environments. Experience working in complex organizations with more than 20,000 users. Experience using: Git, Subversion, or other version control systems Testing and code profiling tools Jira or similar issue management platforms Experience implementing designs directly in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experience with content design for content-driven websites and applications. Minimum 5 years of experience with: Django Templates Wagtail Templates Similar server-side templating frameworks Nice to Have Minimum 5 years of experience with htmx or similar technologies for interactive server-rendered applications. Experience with progressive enhancement strategies. Experience integrating JavaScript into server-rendered environments. Experience coaching or mentoring developers on component-based front-end development and design systems. What Makes You Successful Strong attention to detail and code quality. Ability to bridge design and technical implementation. Passion for reusable, scalable front-end architectures. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams. Commitment to documentation and knowledge sharing. Technology Stack HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Figma Django Wagtail htmx (preferred) Jira Design Systems & Component Libraries Apply Now Interested candidates should submit their applications before 03 June 2026 . Due to the short submission timeline, early applications are strongly encouraged.