Freelance Website Developer / Designer – Modern Campus CMS

enmasseMEDIA•New Orleans, LA

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Website Developer with strong front-end design capabilities and advanced experience working within the Modern Campus CMS platform. This role requires both creative design talent and technical development expertise to support the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of modern, responsive, and user-friendly websites. The ideal candidate must be highly proficient in both website design and CMS development, capable of translating branding and user experience goals into polished, functional digital experiences.

Requirements

Strong experience with Modern Campus CMS (formerly Omni CMS / OU Campus)
Advanced HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery knowledge
Experience with responsive web development
Strong understanding of CMS template structures and component development
Experience integrating APIs, forms, analytics, and third-party tools
Familiarity with SEO best practices and website performance optimization
Understanding of ADA/WCAG accessibility compliance standards
Git/version control experience preferred
Strong visual design and UI/UX abilities
Ability to create clean, modern, professional layouts
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar design tools
Strong typography, spacing, and branding sensibilities
Ability to convert mockups into fully functioning websites
Portfolio demonstrating both design and development capabilities required
3–5+ years experience in website development and design
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Previous Modern Campus CMS project experience strongly preferred
Higher education or enterprise CMS experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and develop responsive websites and landing pages within the Modern Campus CMS environment
Create visually engaging user interfaces with strong attention to layout, typography, branding, and usability
Develop custom templates, components, modules, and page layouts
Maintain and enhance existing websites for performance, accessibility, and SEO
Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate concepts into production-ready solutions
Troubleshoot CMS issues, styling conflicts, integrations, and front-end functionality
Optimize websites for mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility
Ensure websites meet ADA/WCAG accessibility standards
Collaborate with project managers, content teams, and marketing staff
Perform ongoing website updates, maintenance, testing, and quality assurance