About Design Shopp
Design Shopp is a creative agency with over 17 years of experience delivering high-impact digital solutions. We specialize in web development, marketing, branding, and content production, working with organizations ranging from global enterprises to innovative startups. Our team is intentionally lean—each member plays a meaningful role in shaping outcomes, and curiosity and continuous learning are part of our DNA.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a well-rounded developer with strong web fundamentals who is also excited about the evolving world of AI.
This is a hybrid role balancing core development and AI/automation. You’ll support ongoing development projects (primarily custom WordPress sites) while helping us design and implement AI-driven solutions internally and for clients (n8n, OpenAI, Claude).
What You’ll Do
Core Development (Primary Focus)
- Develop and maintain WordPress websites (custom themes, plugins, integrations)
- Work with PHP, JavaScript, and modern web technologies
- Build and integrate APIs and third-party services
- Support ongoing client projects—feature development, optimizations, bug fixes
- Collaborate with designers, marketers, and project managers
AI & Automation (Growth Focus)
- Assist in building AI-powered features using OpenAI, Claude, and similar tools
- Develop and manage workflows using n8n or other automation platforms
- Prototype and test new ideas that improve internal efficiency or client solutions
- Stay current with AI trends and bring ideas to the table
Requirements
- Strong experience with WordPress development (custom builds, not just page builders)
- Solid skills in PHP, JavaScript, and API integrations
- Comfortable working across the stack and solving real-world problems
- Interest or experience in AI tools (OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
- Exposure to or curiosity about automation tools (n8n, Zapier, etc.)
- Self-driven, resourceful, and comfortable working in a small, high-impact team
- Someone who enjoys both structured development work and exploratory innovation
Benefits
What Makes This Role Unique
- Balanced role: stable dev work + forward-looking AI initiatives
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role on AI projects
- Direct impact—your work won’t get lost in layers of process
- A team that values initiative, curiosity, and ownership
Why Design Shopp
- Tight-knit, experienced team where every contribution matters
- Diverse and meaningful client work
- Long-term mindset—both for clients and team members
- Culture of learning, adaptability, and evolution
If this sounds like you
We’re looking for someone who can build reliably today and help us explore what’s next.
Show us what you’ve built—whether it’s solid dev work, clever integrations, or experiments with AI.
Top Skills
Design Shopp Ottawa, Ontario, CAN Office
151 Slater St., suite 802, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1P 5H3
