About the job
GrandWorks is a design and development studio based in Goa, India. We build websites, mobile apps, and digital products for startups, established brands, and government bodies. Our work includes projects for Spotify, OnePlus, United Nations Development Programme, Borosil, and Dagens Opinion. Our flagship app, Abstruct, has crossed 1.5M downloads, and a few of our client relationships are now in their fourth or fifth year.
We're a small senior team that works directly with founders and product leads.
More about our work at grandworks.co
We're hiring a WordPress Developer to build and maintain client websites. WordPress is one of our most frequent project types: custom themes, WooCommerce stores, government portals, content-heavy marketing sites. You'll work end-to-end with designers and project leads, from Figma handoff through launch and ongoing maintenance.
What you'll do
Build custom WordPress themes from scratch (we don't lean on page builders for client work). Translate Figma designs into clean, accessible, performant WordPress sites. Set up and customize ACF, WooCommerce, multilingual setups, and the common plugin stack. Handle hosting, deployments, page speed, and Core Web Vitals. Maintain and improve existing client sites, including a portfolio of long-running engagements.
Ideal background
2+ years building custom WordPress themes (not just page-builder sites). Solid PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; comfortable with Gutenberg blocks. Experience with ACF, WooCommerce, and at least one managed WP hosting platform. A portfolio of live sites you've built or led. Comfortable working in English with international clients.
Why work with us?
Custom theme work, not page-builder factory churn. We write real WordPress, not Elementor assembly. Designers are in-house, so handoff is clean and questions get answered the same day. Long-running client relationships mean steady work and ownership of sites you'll watch grow over years. A small team that ships, no faceless ticket queue and no approval chains for trivial decisions. You'll work on a mix of Indian startups, international clients, NGOs, and government portals, not the same WooCommerce site for two years.
How to apply
Send your CV, a portfolio of WordPress sites you've built (with your specific role on each), and a short note about a recent project you're proud of to hello@grandworks.co. If you have specific questions, include them in your application and we'll get back to you directly.
How To Land This Job
If you think we can live up to your expectations, and you’re willing to share your experience and knowledge, apply using the form below. Please send us your CV or a link to your LinkedIn profile.
Our hiring process is simple and discrete. During two video calls, you’ll meet our team and have an opportunity to ask them anything about Productive. We’ll try to get to know you and assess your skills. If we’re a match—you can expect an offer in no time.
If you have any questions, you can contact us by sending an email to careers@grandworks.co
Work Remotely
We’re a 100% distributed company that works asynchronously, with a team spanning 6 countries and counting.
Flexible Hours
You can pick your own schedule according to when you’re most productive, with the flexibility to do split-scheduling.
Setup Support
From the day you join, you are eligible to a device policy that helps your cover costs you might incur for your setup.
Annual Retreat
We all come together once a year for a full week to learn from each other, co-work and party in a fun location.
Fun and Games Budget
Each month, your team gets a new budget to hang out and have fun.
Sponsored Health Checks
Each year you get a full check-up at a private clinic. It’s on us.
Educational Budget
If you’re eager to learn, we’re eager to help. Each teammate gets an educational budget to attend courses or visit conferences.
Learning and Development
Honest, two-way feedback is the foundation of our growth. We do 360 reviews to discuss what’s good and what could be better.
