Senior Web Designer
Gradient Financial Group, Arden Hills, MN, United States
Are you a detail‑driven, creative thinker who enjoys turning ideas into engaging web experiences? If you’re excited to design, build, and optimize websites while collaborating with a fast‑moving team, this could be a great fit. In this role, you’ll create high‑performing, on‑brand web solutions that support user experience, lead generation, and overall digital strategy.
What You’ll Do
Design and manage all creative and technical web design projects
Design and manage Gradient event websites
Design template websites for Financial Services Professionals
Provide web design planning and project management
Execute interactive web design based on custom and templated WordPress designs
Ensure web projects are delivered on time
Partner to help develop Financial Services Professionals’ brands through web‑based mediums
Support lead generation using website and web‑related mediums
Coordinate all aspects of internal and external customer communications and database tracking as necessary
Communicate effectively with Financial Services Professionals and marketing team through development and launching of branded sites
Manage projects and deadlines via the project tracker tool
Initiate and work with other web designers and developers to promote collaboration and development as a team
Be a resource to other team members to answer questions regarding web design and client correspondence
Partner to troubleshoot web and client correspondence issues that other team members may have
Provide training and insight to other team members on best practices and “how to” info on using WordPress or other web properties
Partner with project managers and other web developers to successfully manage client relationships
Serve as primary trainer for new web designers upon hire
Manage internal and external customer relationships; partner with team members to ensure and maintain positive relationship management
Provide direct correspondence and support for Financial Services Professionals inquiries, including calls, emails and face‑to‑face; assist team members with elevated inquiries
Promote programs to Financial Services Professionals to generate new users and maintain existing users
Attend events for face‑to‑face recruitment and maintenance of users
Create presentations and present to potential program users
All other duties as assigned
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree or web design/development boot camp training – Required
5+ years of job‑relevant experience – Required
Knowledge of restrictions and limitations as it relates to design for multiple devices
Knowledge of website analytics and SEO trends
Proficient knowledge of PHP, JavaScript (jQuery)
Proficient knowledge of DNS management
Proficient knowledge of UX best practices and trends
Proficient knowledge of products and services offered by Luson Media and industry
Proficient knowledge of financial services industry
Advanced knowledge of consumer‑based technology products and experiences
Advanced knowledge of testing processes and methodologies
Advanced knowledge of project management, timelines, deadlines, and follow‑through on finished projects
Advanced knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic
Advanced knowledge of coding trends/languages, specifically HTML and CSS
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Advanced knowledge of modern design trends and technologies
Advanced knowledge of WordPress
Advanced knowledge of financial systems, computer systems, spreadsheets, and electronic record systems
Proficient skills in analyzing a design and making improvements
Proficient skills in designing new UI with a good UX in mind
Our Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
8 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO)
Ability to work in‑office four days per week with one remote workday
Ongoing professional development and training
A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth
Why You’ll Love Working Here At Gradient, we set high expectations, but we back them with support, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. If you’re positive, driven, and enjoy working alongside motivated teammates, you’ll feel right at home.
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What You’ll Do
Design and manage all creative and technical web design projects
Design and manage Gradient event websites
Design template websites for Financial Services Professionals
Provide web design planning and project management
Execute interactive web design based on custom and templated WordPress designs
Ensure web projects are delivered on time
Partner to help develop Financial Services Professionals’ brands through web‑based mediums
Support lead generation using website and web‑related mediums
Coordinate all aspects of internal and external customer communications and database tracking as necessary
Communicate effectively with Financial Services Professionals and marketing team through development and launching of branded sites
Manage projects and deadlines via the project tracker tool
Initiate and work with other web designers and developers to promote collaboration and development as a team
Be a resource to other team members to answer questions regarding web design and client correspondence
Partner to troubleshoot web and client correspondence issues that other team members may have
Provide training and insight to other team members on best practices and “how to” info on using WordPress or other web properties
Partner with project managers and other web developers to successfully manage client relationships
Serve as primary trainer for new web designers upon hire
Manage internal and external customer relationships; partner with team members to ensure and maintain positive relationship management
Provide direct correspondence and support for Financial Services Professionals inquiries, including calls, emails and face‑to‑face; assist team members with elevated inquiries
Promote programs to Financial Services Professionals to generate new users and maintain existing users
Attend events for face‑to‑face recruitment and maintenance of users
Create presentations and present to potential program users
All other duties as assigned
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree or web design/development boot camp training – Required
5+ years of job‑relevant experience – Required
Knowledge of restrictions and limitations as it relates to design for multiple devices
Knowledge of website analytics and SEO trends
Proficient knowledge of PHP, JavaScript (jQuery)
Proficient knowledge of DNS management
Proficient knowledge of UX best practices and trends
Proficient knowledge of products and services offered by Luson Media and industry
Proficient knowledge of financial services industry
Advanced knowledge of consumer‑based technology products and experiences
Advanced knowledge of testing processes and methodologies
Advanced knowledge of project management, timelines, deadlines, and follow‑through on finished projects
Advanced knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic
Advanced knowledge of coding trends/languages, specifically HTML and CSS
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Advanced knowledge of modern design trends and technologies
Advanced knowledge of WordPress
Advanced knowledge of financial systems, computer systems, spreadsheets, and electronic record systems
Proficient skills in analyzing a design and making improvements
Proficient skills in designing new UI with a good UX in mind
Our Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
8 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO)
Ability to work in‑office four days per week with one remote workday
Ongoing professional development and training
A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth
Why You’ll Love Working Here At Gradient, we set high expectations, but we back them with support, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. If you’re positive, driven, and enjoy working alongside motivated teammates, you’ll feel right at home.
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