Web Developer and Designer

Web Developer and Designer

Location:

Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

About Us: NEWITY is America’s source for small business capital, dedicated to providing access to affordable loan solutions. Achieving our vision requires more than ambition. It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to improve. Our culture moves fast, fosters excellence, and rewards those who lean in. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re energized by challenge, motivated by impact, and ready to grow alongside teammates who share your commitment, there’s no better place to build your career.

Job Summary: In this role, you’ll design and develop high-performing websites that drive conversions and reflect our brand. You’ll own the full process, from visual design through front-end development, creating responsive sites optimized for SEO, modern search experiences (including AI-powered search), accessibility, and analytics tracking. You’ll deliver engaging digital experiences that impact lead generation and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive websites, landing pages, and UI components that reflect brand guidelines and optimize user experience
• Implement tracking parameters to measure website performance and conversion metrics
• Create optimized graphics, icons, and imagery for web use; ensure images meet accessibility requirements and performance standards
• Conduct usability reviews, A/B tests, and implement improvements based on analytics and feedback
• Implement SEO/GEO best practices, including semantic HTML, structured data markup, optimized page speed, and mobile-first design
• Maintain cohesive visual identity across all digital touchpoints

Requirements

• 3+ years designing and developing user-friendly web platforms
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar design tools
• Strong HTML/CSS skills with the ability to implement responsive designs in CMS platforms
• Understanding of technical SEO, including schema markup, structured data, and optimization for search engines and AI crawlers
• Experience implementing analytics tracking (Google Analytics, GTM, or similar) and iterating to optimize performance
• Hands-on experience building and customizing sites in Word Press, Hub Spot, or similar CMS platforms
• Demonstrated application of UX/UI best practices and WCAG accessibility standards
• Portfolio demonstrating responsive web design and development work, including live site examples
• Experience managing web projects simultaneously in a fast-paced marketing environment
• Comfortable working independently to troubleshoot technical issues and propose design solutions
• Detail-oriented with ability to maintain design systems and technical documentation; comfortable presenting work to stakeholders

Success in This Role

• You’re comfortable working iteratively, presenting wireframes and mockups for feedback before moving into development
• You welcome direct feedback and can separate creative critique from personal criticism
• You can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver superior outcomes
• You can navigate a fast-paced environment with multiple brands and regular priority shifts

Salary

• $33-$40 per hour
• Contract position

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NEWITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.