Manager, Web Design & Development

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on individual to join our Marketing & Communications team, with primary responsibility for the design, development, and day-to-day execution of the Chicago Dental Society’s web presence.

Position Overview:

The Manager, Web Design & Development is a hands-on digital professional responsible for the day-to-day design, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s websites and related digital properties. This role requires strong technical execution, sound design judgment, and the ability to independently manage web updates within a WordPress environment.

This is a working manager role. A successful candidate will personally execute web design and content updates, ensure usability and accessibility standards, and continuously improve the website’s performance and user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Web Design & Execution:

• Design, build, and maintain web pages within the organization’s WordPress CMS (Divi experience is a plus), ensuring functionality, design consistency, and accessibility.
• Execute page updates, new page builds, and layout refinements independently
• Create landing pages, update navigation, and implement new features or content modules.
• Monitor website performance and user experience, and proactively implement improvements based on analytics, usability best practices, and organizational priorities.
• Apply consistent visual design, layout, and branding across the website
• Ensure mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility

Collaboration & Workflow:

• Partner with internal teams to align content strategy with organizational priorities, and translate content and business needs into effective web experiences.
• Manage incoming web requests, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Serve as a key point of contact for web-related questions and initiatives.
• Coordinate with external vendors or developers as needed, with the ability to assess and validate their work

Documentation & Standards:

• Maintain documentation for web standards, workflows, and best practices
• Ensure adherence to brand, accessibility, and governance guidelines

Organizational Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the marketing team.
• Leads in a manner that is consistent with the association’s culture statement and emphasizes the mission, vision,and values of the organizatio
• Displays a high level of accountability, taking responsibility for individual actions and the impact on theorganizati Views oneself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership.
• Performs additional related duties as required or assigned.