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Hi, I'm Karina, a London-based Front-End Web Developer and Digital Designer with 6+ years of experience creating accessible, user-focused websites and digital experiences. Experienced in WordPress development, Elementor Pro, UX/UI design, SEO optimisation, accessibility compliance (WCAG), information architecture, and responsive front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. I have led full-stack development, website redesigns, content migrations, intranet development, and digital transformation projects. My work combines technical implementation with user-centred design principles to deliver websites that are visually engaging, performant, accessible, and easy to manage. Alongside development, I have completed UX/UI training and regularly work with Figma, user journey mapping, content organisation, analytics, and accessibility testing to improve digital experiences across desktop and mobile platforms. Outside of work, I enjoy playing chess, visiting art exhibitions, walking with my dogs, and travelling — having explored 30+ countries so far.…Hi, I'm Karina, a London-based Front-End Web Developer and Digital Designer with 6+ years of experience creating accessible, user-focused websites and digital experiences. Experienced in WordPress development, Elementor Pro, UX/UI design, SEO optimisation, accessibility compliance (WCAG), information architecture, and responsive front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. I have led full-stack development, website redesigns, content migrations, intranet development, and digital transformation projects. My work combines technical implementation with user-centred design principles to deliver websites that are visually engaging, performant, accessible, and easy to manage. Alongside development, I have completed UX/UI training and regularly work with Figma, user journey mapping, content organisation, analytics, and accessibility testing to improve digital experiences across desktop and mobile platforms. Outside of work, I enjoy playing chess, visiting art exhibitions, walking with my dogs, and travelling — having explored 30+ countries so far.

Karina Mercedes

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Web Designer, +3

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Hi, I'm Karina, a London-based Front-End Web Developer and Digital Designer with 6+ years of experience creating accessible, user-focused websites and digital experiences. Experienced in WordPress development, Elementor Pro, UX/UI design, SEO optimisation, accessibility compliance (WCAG), information architecture, and responsive front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. I have led full-stack development, website redesigns, content migrations, intranet development, and digital transformation projects. My work combines technical implementation with user-centred design principles to deliver websites that are visually engaging, performant, accessible, and easy to manage. Alongside development, I have completed UX/UI training and regularly work with Figma, user journey mapping, content organisation, analytics, and accessibility testing to improve digital experiences across desktop and mobile platforms. Outside of work, I enjoy playing chess, visiting art exhibitions, walking with my dogs, and travelling — having explored 30+ countries so far.…Hi, I'm Karina, a London-based Front-End Web Developer and Digital Designer with 6+ years of experience creating accessible, user-focused websites and digital experiences. Experienced in WordPress development, Elementor Pro, UX/UI design, SEO optimisation, accessibility compliance (WCAG), information architecture, and responsive front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. I have led full-stack development, website redesigns, content migrations, intranet development, and digital transformation projects. My work combines technical implementation with user-centred design principles to deliver websites that are visually engaging, performant, accessible, and easy to manage. Alongside development, I have completed UX/UI training and regularly work with Figma, user journey mapping, content organisation, analytics, and accessibility testing to improve digital experiences across desktop and mobile platforms. Outside of work, I enjoy playing chess, visiting art exhibitions, walking with my dogs, and travelling — having explored 30+ countries so far.

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Hi, I’m Karina, a London-based Front-End Web Developer and Digital Designer with 6+ years of experience creating accessible, user-focused websites and digital experiences. Experienced in WordPress development, Elementor Pro, UX/UI design, SEO optimisation, accessibility compliance (WCAG), information architecture, and responsive front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.

I have led full-stack development, website redesigns, content migrations, intranet development, and digital transformation projects. My work combines technical implementation with user-centred design principles to deliver websites that are visually engaging, performant, accessible, and easy to manage.

Alongside development, I have completed UX/UI training and regularly work with Figma, user journey mapping, content organisation, analytics, and accessibility testing to improve digital experiences across desktop and mobile platforms.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing chess, visiting art exhibitions, walking with my dogs, and travelling — having explored 30+ countries so far.

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Language

Italian

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

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English

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French

Beginner

Work Experience

Front-End Web Developer at Broadfield UK

April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026

Led the redesign of the Broadfield UK website using WordPress and Elementor; extracted, organized and imported data from legacy sites; managed daily intranet updates; created new sections; implemented security measures; performed full redesign/rebranding; optimized front-end performance, imagery and responsive UX/UI; implemented SEO strategies and WCAG accessibility.

Full-Stack Web Developer & Designer at www.karinamercedes.com

April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2024

IndieFilmDoctor – Full-stack WordPress website, integrated external booking system, optimised UX/UI and SEO. Elkonomy – Interactive WordPress site with Gutenberg blocks, PHP/JS, SEO, and WCAG compliance. Tabanka TV – Full-stack platform integrating social media APIs (Spotify, YouTube, Instagram) to manage articles, interviews, and media content. Other freelance websites & portfolios – Full-stack development and UX/UI design, showcased in www.karinamercedes.com

Full-Stack Developer at Elephants Events

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Built and optimized Elephants Events website using WordPress, Elementor, PHP, SQL, and JavaScript; contributed to both front-end and back-end development.

Web Designer & Developer at Learn&Co

November 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021

Revamped website as both designer and developer using WordPress and Elementor. Improved front-end performance and structured HTML/CSS for faster load times. Implemented SEO strategies and UX/UI enhancements for better user engagement. Designed visually appealing pages that balance functionality and aesthetics.