About

I'm Riley Pearce, a senior web developer building fast, accessible websites that balance clean design with technical precision.

Portrait of Riley Pearce

“Every project I work on is an exercise in eliminating friction and amplifying signal. Good design is not just about looks. It's about accessibility, speed, and creating experiences people actually enjoy using.”

Riley Pearce, Senior Web Developer

What I work with

I'm also VP of Front-End Technologies at Wicked Think Marketing. My approach is rooted in tactical minimalism: removing clutter while amplifying clarity, usability, and performance.

I thrive on problem-solving, whether it's streamlining user flows, improving site performance, or bridging the gap between design and engineering. My work extends across industries including marketing, fitness, education, and gaming.

Build

  • Next.js & React
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Node.js
  • GraphQL & REST APIs
  • Vite / Webpack

Platforms

  • WordPress & PHP
  • Oxygen Builder & ACF
  • E-commerce systems

Design & strategy

  • UI/UX & Material Design
  • Performance
  • Accessibility
  • Brand systems & digital strategy
  • Video editing & motion graphics

Experience

  • 2021 - Present

    VP, Front-End Technologies at Wicked Think Marketing

    • Lead front-end architecture and performance strategy across projects.
    • Build scalable, accessible interfaces in Next.js/React and WordPress.
    • Mentor engineers and streamline dev workflows and standards.

  • 2015 - Present

    Senior Web Developer (Consultant) at Independent

    • Ship custom websites, design systems, and e-commerce experiences.
    • Integrate APIs/GraphQL and optimize Lighthouse/Core Web Vitals.
    • Collaborate with designers to deliver clear, minimal UX.

Have a mission in mind?

Get a ballpark in a couple of minutes, or tell me about your project directly.

Get an EstimateLet's Talk

CATS: RIPLEY & VOID

Mission support felines. A weapon to surpass Metal Gear.

Ripley standing in front of a GM Screen for the ALIEN RPG.

Ripley

Ripley is, for all intents and purposes, a baby. She loves being held and cuddled, and she has a particular fondness for warm laps and soft blankets. She is a phenomenal coding companion and often provides moral support during late-night coding sessions. And yes, her namesake comes from the 1979 film "ALIEN."

Buy Ripley a Treat ↗
The Void Laying in front of a keyboard

The Void

The Void will regularly take advantage of her fur coloring to blend in with the shadows. She is, without a doubt, the loudest and most vocal cat I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She's incredibly soft and has a knack for finding the coziest spots in the house.

Buy Void a Treat ↗