Senior Web Designer; Onsite in MN

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.

• 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 Word Press 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 Word Press 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

• 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 Word Press
• 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

• 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

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.