UX Designer Front-End Developer UGE000114

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Native-level Dutch proficiency (CEFR C2).
• Professional English proficiency (minimum CEFR C1).
• Ability to read write and explain technical documentation in both languages.

• Experience within academic public sector or government environments.
• Experience working in complex organizations with more than 20000 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

• 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.

• 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.

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• Figma
• Django
• Wagtail
• htmx (preferred)
• Jira
• Design Systems & Component Libraries

Interested candidates should submit their applications before 03 June 2026. Due to the short submission timeline early applications are strongly encouraged.