Squarespace Designer/Developer for Editorial Design Brand (Ongoing)

I'm the founder of an editorial design brand creating sophisticated city guides and cultural content for globally mobile families. Think: The New Yorker meets Monocle meets Loewe. I need a Squarespace specialist who understands editorial design, can execute quickly, and doesn't need hand-holding. WHAT I NEED HELP WITH: - Troubleshooting layout and spacing issues (currently have CSS gaps appearing inconsistently across browsers) - Implementing design changes to city guide templates (image placement, typography refinement, responsive behavior) - Optimizing page load times and SEO structure - Creating reusable content blocks and templates for future city guides - Occasional custom CSS or code injection for specific design needs WHAT I'M NOT LOOKING FOR: - Someone who needs me to explain what "editorial design" means - Template builders who only work within Squarespace's default options - People who disappear for days between messages YOUR BACKGROUND SHOULD INCLUDE: - 3+ years hands-on Squarespace experience (7.1 specifically) - Portfolio showing clean, editorial, or design-forward Squarespace sites you've built or maintained - Comfort with custom CSS and troubleshooting browser inconsistencies - Experience working with publishing, editorial, or design brands (not e-commerce) - Strong communication - I need someone who can see a problem, diagnose it, and fix it without five back-and-forth messages TO APPLY: 1. Start your proposal with your favorite design publication or editorial website 2. Include 2-3 Squarespace sites you've built that demonstrate editorial or design sensibility (link + brief explanation of what you did) 3. Tell me how you'd approach troubleshooting: "inconsistent CSS spacing that appears in one browser but not another" 4. What's your typical turnaround time for small fixes vs. larger design implementations? SCOPE: - Starting with 5-10 hours per month, potential to grow as the brand scales - Mix of quick fixes (30 min to 1 hour) and larger projects (template building, site restructuring) - Ongoing relationship, not one-off project PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF: - You're primarily a graphic designer dabbling in Squarespace - You work exclusively through agencies or teams (I need direct communication) - You're not comfortable with technical troubleshooting Worldwide applicants welcome. Please note your timezone and typical working hours in your proposal. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job