Framer Website Developer

We're DoBuy UAE, a strategic real estate investment advisory helping overseas investors navigate Dubai's off-plan property market. We're looking for an experienced Framer developer to join our team.

THIS IS A PROJECT-TO-HIRE OPPORTUNITY:
? Phase 1: Complete our website project (2-4 weeks)
? Phase 2: Ongoing part-time role (10 hours/week) as our dedicated web developer

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY:
- Stable, ongoing work (not one-off projects)
- Become part of a growing investment advisory firm
- Work on a premium brand with luxury positioning
- Consistent 10 hours/week after initial project
- Long-term relationship with professional team

WHAT WE'RE BUILDING:
We have an existing Framer template that needs significant customization. You'll complete the initial buildout, then stay on as our part-time web developer handling updates, optimizations, new pages, and ongoing improvements.

?? APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - READ CAREFULLY:

We will IMMEDIATELY REJECT:
? Generic/templated proposals
? GPT-generated responses
? Applications without portfolio links
? Copy-paste proposals

We will ONLY CONSIDER:
? Custom proposals referencing this specific opportunity
? Portfolio links (real estate websites preferred but not required)
? Clear Framer experience examples
? Confirmed availability for 10hrs/week ongoing
? Proposals starting with "INVESTED" (proof you've read this)

ABOUT US:
Led by Shahid Aslam, who built an £18M portfolio over 25 years. We're professional, detail-oriented, and building a premium brand. We need a developer who wants to be part of our journey, not just complete a project.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Someone who:
- Takes pride in their work
- Wants stable, ongoing work (not just project hopping)
- Communicates clearly and proactively
- Understands luxury branding
- Can work independently but asks questions when needed
- Is available for 10 hours/week consistently after project completion

BUDGET STRUCTURE:
Please provide:
1. Fixed price (or hourly estimate) for initial project completion
2. Your ongoing hourly rate for 10hrs/week role
3. Timeline estimate for initial project

TIMELINE:
- Initial project: 2-4 weeks (can be flexible based on your schedule)
- Ongoing role: Starts immediately after project completion
- 10 hours/week, ongoing (with potential to increase as we grow)

INITIAL PROJECT SCOPE (To Be Completed Before Ongoing Role Starts):

PHASE 1: CORE FEATURES & FUNCTIONALITY

1. Navigation Enhancement
- Dropdown hover menu under "Properties" with three categories: Off-Plan Developments, Branded Residences, Commercial Properties
- Smooth animations and professional UX

2. Advanced Properties Section with Map Integration
- Properties categorized by UAE regions (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, etc.)
- Interactive map showing property locations
- Filter system: Branded & Ultra Luxury, Townhouses & Villas, Offices & Commercial, Ready-Built (Secondary Market)
- Clean filtering and search functionality

3. Blog/Articles Section
- Design and implement articles section
- Train us to add articles ourselves (with documentation)
- Clean layout with categories and search
- SEO-friendly structure

4. Careers Section & Page
- Dedicated careers page with job listings capability
- Easy for us to update postings

5. Landing Page Templates - Type A: Consultation Call Funnel
- Landing page with lead capture form
- Thank you page with calendar booking widget integration
- Conversion-optimized design

6. Landing Page Templates - Type B: Webinar Funnel
- Landing page with webinar registration form
- Thank you page with webinar access details
- Email capture and CRM integration capability

PHASE 2: CONTENT PAGES

7. Market Analysis Page
- 3 professional, interactive graphs: Population increase (5 years), Tourism growth, Property sales & transactions
- Sales letter/market commentary section
- Clean, professional data visualization

8. UAE Members Club Section
- Dedicated section explaining membership benefits
- Premium aesthetic design
- Lead capture for membership applications

9. Hot Property of the Month (Homepage)
- Featured section spotlighting 1-3 current opportunities
- Easy monthly updates
- Eye-catching, engagement-driven design

PHASE 3: DESIGN & OPTIMIZATION

10. Design & Animation Support
- Professional animations throughout site
- Luxury branding consistency
- Micro-interactions and hover effects
- Loading animations and transitions

11. Footer Optimization
- Email capture widget
- Social media links, quick navigation, contact info
- Comprehensive, professional design

12. WhatsApp Widget Integration
- Floating WhatsApp contact button
- Mobile and desktop optimized

13. Full Responsive Optimization
- Perfect display across all devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- Touch-friendly mobile navigation
- Fast loading speeds
- Zero broken layouts

14. Documentation & Training
- Simple documentation for common tasks
- Quick training session showing us how to update basic content
- Handover of all files and access

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ONGOING ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (10 Hours/Week After Project Completion):

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Add new blog articles and content as we provide them
- Update property listings and featured properties
- Create new landing pages for campaigns and offers
- Implement design tweaks and improvements
- Optimize site performance and fix any issues
- Add new sections or pages as business grows
- Respond to urgent updates or fixes (usually within 24-48 hours)
- Proactive suggestions for improvements
- Monthly optimization and maintenance

TYPICAL WEEK BREAKDOWN:
- 4-6 hours: Content updates (articles, properties, pages)
- 2-3 hours: Design improvements and optimizations
- 1-2 hours: Bug fixes, maintenance, performance monitoring
- As needed: New feature development or campaign pages

This is flexible - some weeks might be 8 hours, some 12 hours, but averaging 10 hours/week consistently.

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YOUR PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE:

1. Start with "INVESTED" (proof you read this entire post)

2. Portfolio links showing:
- Real estate sites (if any)
- Framer projects
- Similar functionality (maps, filters, landing pages)

3. Your Framer experience:
- How long have you been using Framer?
- How many projects have you completed?

4. Your approach to this project:
- How would you tackle the initial buildout?
- What's your process for ongoing maintenance?

5. Pricing:
- Fixed price (or hourly estimate) for initial project
- Ongoing hourly rate for 10hrs/week role
- Are you comfortable with consistent weekly hours?

6. Availability:
- When can you start the initial project?
- Can you commit to 10hrs/week after completion?
- What's your timezone?
- Preferred working hours/days?

7. Why this role interests you:
- Why do you want ongoing work vs just project-based?
- What makes you a good fit for this?

8. Questions for us:
- What do you need to know to execute this perfectly?

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REQUIRED SKILLS:

Essential:
- Advanced Framer expertise
- Responsive design mastery
- UI/UX design skills
- Animation implementation
- Form and CRM integrations
- Map integration experience
- Excellent communication
- Self-motivated and reliable

Preferred:
- Real estate website experience
- Luxury branding understanding
- Landing page optimization
- Blog/CMS implementation
- Data visualization
- Previous ongoing client relationships

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WHY WORK WITH US:

? Consistent, stable work (10hrs/week guaranteed)
? Professional, respectful team
? Clear communication and expectations
? Opportunity to grow with the company
? Work on premium, luxury brand
? Flexible hours (as long as work gets done)
? Long-term relationship, not project hopping
? Potential to increase hours as business grows

We're building something special and want a developer who wants to be part of that journey.

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RED FLAGS (We'll Skip These Proposals):

? Generic proposals that could apply to any job
? "I can do this" with no details or portfolio
? Unrealistic timelines
? No confirmation you can commit to ongoing 10hrs/week
? Copy-paste responses
? AI-generated proposals that don't address our specific needs
? No clear pricing structure

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NEXT STEPS:

1. Submit your custom proposal (remember to start with "INVESTED")
2. We'll review and shortlist candidates
3. Quick video call to discuss the project and fit
4. Select our developer and get started
5. Complete initial project together
6. Transition to ongoing 10hrs/week role

We're excited to find the right person to join our team long-term. If you're looking for stable, ongoing work with a professional company, this is it.