PJ Jefferies

Website Designer & WordPress Developer | Digital Marketing Strategist

About

Highly experienced Website Designer and WordPress Developer with a strong background in graphic design, digital marketing, and brand strategy. Proven ability to deliver end-to-end web projects, craft compelling brand identities, and execute effective digital campaigns that drive engagement and achieve business objectives. Leveraging comprehensive expertise in UI/UX, responsive design, and various CMS platforms to create high-performance, user-friendly digital solutions for diverse clients.

Work Experience

Freelance Designer & Developer

Pō Digital (Self-employed)

Oct 2022 - Present

Hamilton, Waikato, NZ

Led end-to-end digital projects as a sole trader, providing comprehensive design, development, and marketing solutions for diverse clients.

  • Designed and developed custom, responsive websites across WordPress, Shopify, and Webflow, enhancing user experience and site performance for diverse clients.
  • Created comprehensive brand identity packages, including logos, typography, and style guides, for startups and small businesses to establish cohesive visual presence.
  • Managed social media accounts and developed engaging content across Instagram and Facebook, significantly increasing brand visibility and audience engagement.
  • Executed targeted digital marketing campaigns on Google Ads and Meta platforms, utilizing static and animated creative with precise audience targeting to drive campaign performance.
  • Provided end-to-end client collaboration, from initial brief to project delivery, offering strategic creative direction and ongoing support to realize client visions.

Web Team Lead / Web Designer

Likeable Lab

Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

Hamilton, Waikato, NZ

Spearheaded web project delivery and team leadership, overseeing the full pipeline from client discovery to post-live support.

  • Led the end-to-end delivery of complex website projects, from initial client discovery and strategy to successful launch and ongoing post-live support.
  • Managed the entire web project pipeline, overseeing client communication, planning, design, development, QA, and seamless project handover.
  • Designed and developed high-performance, custom WordPress sites, optimizing for clean UX, responsive design, and achieving client objectives.
  • Streamlined internal processes for project scoping, feedback integration, and delivery, enhancing efficiency and ensuring timely project completion.
  • Mentored junior team members and facilitated onboarding during team scaling, fostering skill development and enhancing team productivity.

Web Designer

LeadSocial

Nov 2019 - Feb 2021

Hamilton, Waikato, NZ

Managed website projects from concept to launch, focusing on client needs and delivering functional, aesthetically pleasing WordPress solutions.

  • Managed website projects from conceptualization to launch, directly engaging with clients to align designs with their needs and strategic goals.
  • Developed and implemented WordPress websites, leveraging both theme-based and custom-built solutions to meet diverse client requirements.
  • Optimized website designs for both aesthetics and functionality, enhancing visual appeal and user-friendliness for improved engagement.
  • Produced essential digital marketing assets, including high-converting landing pages, blog templates, and engaging social graphics.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent, reliable support, leading to high client satisfaction.

Graphic Designer - Ecommerce

The Warehouse Group (Torpedo7, 1-day)

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

Hamilton, Waikato, NZ

Designed daily digital assets and visual content for a leading e-commerce platform, supporting promotional campaigns and site enhancements.

  • Designed daily digital assets for a leading NZ daily deals site, including homepage banners, category tiles, and promotional graphics, supporting high-volume sales campaigns.
  • Produced consistent visual content for Torpedo7's e-commerce site and email marketing, maintaining brand integrity across web, mobile, and social platforms.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and trading teams, leveraging real-time sales data to inform and prioritize campaign design.
  • Developed innovative creative content within strict brand guidelines to support high-impact seasonal and flash sales events.
  • Enhanced visual merchandising, contributing to improved Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and overall user experience (UX) on key site pages.

Education

Media Arts

Waikato Institute of Technology

Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

Hamilton, Waikato, NZ

Skills

Design & Creative

  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design (UI/UX)
  • Branding & Identity
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Figma

Web Development

  • Front-End Development
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • CMS Development
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Responsive Design
  • Mobile Optimization
  • Website Maintenance
  • Performance Optimization

Marketing & Strategy

  • Digital Marketing Campaigns
  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Ad Strategy
  • Asset Design
  • Basic SEO
  • Analytics
  • Digital Campaign Strategy