RBRobert Baxter

Robert Baxter

Full-stack web developer and web designer building custom websites, WordPress builds, and modern frontend interfaces.

I design and build complete websites for businesses, agencies, and clients who need polished UI, clean code, and a dependable build process.

Design to launch

Complete delivery

Available

Website design, build, content structure, launch support, and ongoing updates in one workflow.

Figma-led design
WordPress + Elementor
Custom frontend + backend

About

From website design through to launch-ready builds.

Full-stack web developer and web designer working across website design, frontend development, backend functionality, and CMS implementation.

Projects are handled from concept to launch: planning the site structure, designing screens in Figma, preparing assets, building the front end, wiring up CMS or backend functionality, and shipping a site that is ready to use and easy to maintain. WordPress work can be delivered with Elementor or custom theme development, and fully custom builds are available when the brief needs more control.

Available for freelance and contract work across custom websites, WordPress builds, frontend development, and website design.Discuss a project

Why Work With Me

A practical fit for work that needs design and delivery.

The goal is straightforward: build websites that look polished, work properly in production, and stay maintainable after launch.

Design and development in one workflow

From Figma planning and page structure through to frontend build, CMS setup, and launch.

Strong frontend execution

Clean layout, responsive behaviour, UI polish, and attention to how the finished site actually feels to use.

WordPress and Elementor when the project needs a CMS

Editor-friendly websites with practical content management, whether the build suits Elementor or a more custom WordPress setup.

Custom builds when templates are not enough

Comfortable adding bespoke frontend or backend functionality where the brief needs more than a standard site build.

Featured Work

Website design, full-stack delivery, and technical range in one portfolio.

A focused selection of website, CMS, and technical projects that show how I handle design, development, and launch-ready delivery.

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CommercialDesign

The Job Office

Recruitment website with custom job publishing and admin workflow

Recruitment website and WordPress build with custom vacancy publishing, candidate applications, and internal admin tooling.

Why it matters

Turned the website into a practical recruitment tool rather than a purely marketing-led presence.

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The Job Office
Zest Acupuncture
CommercialWebsite Design & Development

Zest Acupuncture

Website Design & Development

Calm, responsive WordPress website for an acupuncture clinic, designed to clearly explain treatments, build patient trust, and perform well on mobile and local search.

Why it matters

A clearer, more trustworthy online presence for a healthcare clinic, helping new patients understand treatments and feel confident about booking their first appointment.

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Procedural Climber
Game DevUnreal Engine Gameplay Programming

Procedural Climber

Gameplay engineering case study for a modular Unreal Engine climbing system delivered during commercial production

Procedural Unreal Engine traversal system built for commercial game production, using runtime surface detection, inverse kinematics, and animation blending to support dynamic climbing across complex environments.

Why it matters

Production gameplay engineering work spanning procedural traversal detection, IK-driven contact placement, runtime surface analysis, and animation-state integration.

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Core Capabilities

Website design, CMS builds, and custom development each deserve their own lane.

The main offer is website design and full-stack website delivery, supported by stronger frontend and technical UI capability where the brief needs it.

More Range

Additional frontend, 3D, and technical demos that show implementation range.

Additional frontend, 3D, and technical projects that show broader implementation range beyond standard brochure-site work.

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Urban Harvest Restaurant
Design + buildResponsive UIContent structure
Commercial

Urban Harvest Restaurant

Restaurant website with menu presentation and reservation flow

Restaurant website built to present the menu, atmosphere, and booking path with minimal friction.

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Redwood Builders
Design + buildResponsive UIContent structure
Commercial

Redwood Builders

Construction website with service pages, project gallery, and quote flow

Construction company website organised around services, project work, and quote enquiries.

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Lawn Care Gardening
Design + buildResponsive UIContent structure
Commercial

Lawn Care Gardening

Service website for lawn care and gardening enquiries

Local service website explaining lawn care and garden maintenance with a clear route to enquiries.

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Photon
HTMLCSSJavaScript
Interactive Demo

Photon

API-powered image search application

Browser-based image search app with API-powered discovery, infinite loading, and downloadable results.

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Gorzo
HTMLCSSJavaScript
Interactive Demo

Gorzo

Motion-led landing page concept

Landing page concept exploring motion, responsive layout, and presentation-led UI.

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Architectural Company
HTMLCSSJavaScript
Interactive Demo

Architectural Company

Architecture landing page concept with animated navigation

Architecture landing page concept with animated navigation and controlled 3D page transitions.

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How I Work

The site should look polished, work cleanly, and stay maintainable.

01

Start with structure: content, page hierarchy, responsive behaviour, and how the site will actually be edited or maintained.

02

Translate designs accurately into production UI, with attention to spacing, typography, interaction, and performance.

03

Choose the right build approach for the project: WordPress with Elementor, custom WordPress development, or a fully custom frontend build.

04

Keep delivery practical: clean code, maintainable setup, and a site that is ready to launch and easy to hand over.

Technical Range

The wider technical work strengthens the website work rather than distracting from it.

  • Alongside client website work, I also build interaction-heavy frontend and technical projects that sharpen UI implementation and systems thinking.
  • That wider range feeds back into website work through stronger frontend problem solving, cleaner interaction design, and more confident custom builds.

Game Dev

Procedural Climber

Procedural Unreal Engine traversal system built for commercial game production, using runtime surface detection, inverse kinematics, and animation blending to support dynamic climbing across complex environments.

Interactive Demo

3D Model/Product Showcase

Interactive Three.js viewer with browser-based 3D controls for product inspection and presentation.

Timeline

Printable resume

  1. 2021-Present

    Freelance Web Developer

    Designing and building websites for clients, from UI planning and Figma work through to frontend, backend, CMS, and launch.

  2. 2022-2025

    CAD Roof Truss & OpenWeb Joist Designer

    Detail-heavy structural design work using MiTek PAMIR, reinforcing systematic thinking and production discipline.

  3. 2020-2021

    Unreal Engine Game Programmer (Contract)

    Built a fully procedural climbing system in Unreal Engine 4 for a commercial game project.

    Elseware.ca

  4. 2018-2020

    Programming Training

    100+ hours of paid courses across multiple languages to consolidate fundamentals and applied development skills.

  5. 2016-2017

    Unity Web Horror Game

    2 million+ total plays

    Released a web-based horror game built in Unity, reaching 2 million+ total plays over its lifecycle.

    Kongregate

Contact

Need a website designed, built, or rebuilt properly?

I take on freelance and contract work across website design, full-stack development, WordPress CMS builds, Elementor projects, and custom frontend work.

Custom website buildsWordPress and Elementor websitesFigma to frontend implementationFrontend and backend development
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