{ Creative Development Services for Forward-Thinking Designers }

Turning your BIG IDEA designs into world wide web reality

Let's build outside of the box
(and those pesky platform constraints)

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Dev frustrations delaying your project launch?

Are you a web designer who's tired of wasting hours trying to figure out custom code, so your projects don't end up looking like just another cookie-cutter site?

Or maybe you’re at the point where you're ready to expand your business, but are stuck on the deliverables hamster-wheel and simply don’t have the time & bandwidth?

And let's be honest…site development can be a grind, and you'd much rather put your energy towards what what actually excites you, like designing the branding and site layouts for your dream clients.

Good news – you're exactly in the right place. Welcome to Aligned.

Hello! I’m Melissa, and I help innovative designers bridge the gap between their creative vision and the technical execution. Together, we can craft a truly unique digital home for you or your client, that both looks great and functions to convert, while still being a breeze to maintain after launch.

Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start outsourcing your development? Let's chat and see if we can get you back into alignment with your design business.

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Out of Office // Squarespace 7.1
Out of Office portfolio website viewed on a laptop
Out of Office portfolio website viewed on an iPhone
Out of Office portfolio website viewed on a laptop

{ Currently Providing Support on }

Shopify
Squarespace
Webflow
Showit

{ And Available For }

Full site builds
Day rates
Site maintenance

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advanced layouts code customizations animation & interaction advanced layouts plug-in installation & styling  animation & interaction code customizations

advanced layouts animation & interaction plug-in installation & styling code customizations animation & interaction  advanced layouts code customizations

Featured Projects

Squarespace 7.1

Out of Office

A travel blog & city guides for remote workers who want to explore the globe.

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Feature Callouts Include {

Sideways, fixed nav on desktop;
Customized mobile menu;
Custom animated blog post carousel;
Advanced accordion sections;
Interactive timeline;

}

Squarespace 7.1

The Astral

A collective of modern intuitive service providers without that new-age cringe.

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Feature Callouts Include {

Fixed gradient full-site border;
Custom button animations;
Stylized mobile menu;
Advanced section layouts;

}

Squarespace 7.1

Happy Hours

A party planning business that gives you the tools to host your best at-home gathering ever.

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Feature Callouts Include {

Dark mode/light mode toggle;
Desktop pop-out menu;
Customized mobile menu;
Advanced blog post layout;

}

Squarespace 7.1

Golden Journal

A digital magazine to add a little magic & inspiration to your everyday.

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Feature Callouts Include {

Immersive scrolling experience;
Sticky sections;
Advanced section layouts;
Unique customized mobile view;

}

Shopify

White Label Dev

I've partnered with some incredible designers & Shopify experts to bring their client's stores to life. While I can't showcase the work I've done publicly, I'm happy to share upon request.

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Feature Callouts Include {

CSS code customizations;
Section Liquid modifications;
New custom coded sections;
GSAP integration;
Packing slip & email templates;

}

creative developer digital alchemist coding collaborator problem-solving pro css sorceress  web architect

creative developer digital alchemist coding collaborator problem-solving pro css sorceress  web architect

Hey there, I'm Melissa

Digital alchemist & Problem-Solving Pro

With over 6 years of front-end development experience, combined with a former life in merchandising & marketing, I bring a unique blend of creativity and analytical prowess to every project.

I specialize in crafting attention-grabbing, interactive sites with fun & flare (Animation? Hover features? Love ‘em). And have crafted high-impact digital experiences for noteworthy brands such as Sephora, Delta, NARS, Abercrombie, and IKEA; serving in markets across the globe from NYC to London to Sydney.

Currently based in Amsterdam (by way of Brooklyn), I work with clients all over the world cultivating one-of-a-kind digital experiences that function and convert as well as they look.

Let's Build Together
Melissa Gerbereux - Creative Developer of Aligned

Experience/Training at a glance...

6.5 years – Creative Dev @ digital ad agency

Program completion – Skillcrush, Break Into Tech

Course completion – Standout Squarespace

Course completion – Standout Shopify

Obligatory Personality Profiling {

Astrology: Virgo sun, Cancer moon & rising;
Human Design: 1/3 Man Gen;
Myers Briggs: INTJ;
Enneagram: Type 1;

}

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Ready to bring on a trusted dev partner so you can free up your time and energy?

Amazing! I love that for you.

To get started, please fill out the client application form (all fields are required), and I will review within 2 business days to see if we're an aligned match and discuss next steps.

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Thank you! I'll review your request and be in touch soon.
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