Creating a banging, online, totally rocking digital portfolio is an absolute necessity. I would very strongly recommend looking at this awesome inspiration resource:
https://httpster.net/ – a showcase of curated web design.
After collating your designs and creating a brand spanking, eye-catching portfolio, you need to get traffic onto it.
Create a robust LinkedIn profile, get your designs to totally rock your LinkedIn. Scatter links to your portfolio ALL over LinkedIn and don’t forget to include your contact details.
New to the strange old years of 2020/2021, I would highlight on your CV your aptitude to working remotely and state the remote collaboration tools and platforms you’ve used. This will boost your search and highlight that you’re comfortable with technologies and the ever-changing, flexible working environments.
Networking online is so important right now and The Muse offer some great advice on how to make yourself more visible, including chipping in on relevant topics to demonstrate your expertise on the right platforms.