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.