Web Designer - Marketing Team

About OpenSesame

OpenSesame is transforming workforce development with an AI-powered marketplace of 60,000+ skill-building courses and learning pathways. We help organizations build skills and stay compliant through a high-quality content catalog, seamless LMS/LXP integrations, and advanced capabilities like skills-based curation and multilingual content creation. More than 2,000 companies, including 150+ of the Global 2000, rely on OpenSesame to develop the world’s most productive and admired workforces.

Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about

About the Job

The Web Designer is responsible for both the design and front-end development of OpenSesame’s website and related digital experiences. You will design, build, and maintain web pages that engage visitors, reflect our brand identity, and support marketing campaigns that drive growth. This role ensures that our visitors and customers have the best possible experience on our website through optimization efforts, UI/UX strategy, and ongoing design and development projects.

The ideal candidate has an eye for design, strong development skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced marketing environment where creativity meets measurable outcomes.

About the Team

The Marketing team shapes how the world experiences the OpenSesame brand. From digital campaigns and creative storytelling to our website and customer communications, we connect global audiences with learning solutions that drive real business impact.

As a key member of the Marketing team, the Web Designer owns the design, development, and ongoing evolution of OpenSesame.com. Our website is the front door to our business—and this role ensures every interaction reflects our brand promise of innovation, clarity, and quality.

About the Job

The Web Designer is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and optimization of OpenSesame’s website and related digital experiences. You will own both the creative and technical implementation of our web presence—designing, coding, testing, and maintaining pages that represent our brand and support marketing initiatives.

This role blends visual design, front-end development, and user experience expertise. The ideal candidate has strong creative instincts, technical ability, and a data-informed mindset—someone who can transform business needs into compelling, functional web experiences that drive engagement and conversion.

Performance Objectives

30 Days

• Complete OpenSesame onboarding and develop a strong understanding of our brand, design systems, and website infrastructure.
• Audit the current website to identify visual, functional, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Establish ownership of the OpenSesame.com WordPress or Webflow environment and gain full proficiency in managing site content, templates, and code.
• Deliver your first design and development update—such as improving navigation, updating a layout, or enhancing mobile responsiveness.
• Define and document the process for submitting, prioritizing, and delivering Marketing web requests.
  

60 Days

• Design and build at least one new marketing landing page or microsite from concept through deployment.
• Create reusable templates and components to improve design efficiency and visual consistency across web properties.
• Implement design and code updates that improve accessibility, responsiveness, and overall site performance.
• Introduce analytics and testing frameworks (e.g., GA4, Hotjar, A/B testing) to collect and interpret user data for design decisions.
• Launch measurable site improvements—such as reducing load time, improving accessibility scores, or increasing engagement on key pages.

90 Days

• Lead a full redesign or refresh of a key section of OpenSesame.com, improving both the visual design and user experience.
• Establish a design system and front-end standards documentation to ensure consistency and scalability across future projects.
• Create and maintain a roadmap for ongoing site optimization aligned with Marketing campaigns and business goals.
• Analyze performance metrics to evaluate the impact of design and development changes, presenting findings and recommendations to the Marketing team.
• Build a sustainable process for testing, iterating, and deploying updates independently while maintaining a high standard of quality and brand alignment.

Tech Stack & Tools

• Web Platforms: WordPress, Webflow
• Front-End Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SCSS, PHP
• Build & Version Control: NPM, Git
• Design & Prototyping: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Gutenberg
• Analytics & Testing: Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, A/B Testing Tools
• Performance & Accessibility: Core Web Vitals, WCAG accessibility standards, responsive design best practices

Location: This position can be based anywhere in the US. We operate as a remote-first company, and invest in all-company meetings several times a year. 

Performance Driven: We're looking for self-starters with a track record of delivering excellent results, but we're highly selective about who we hire. We don't focus on typical job requirements, instead, we're interested in specific examples from your past experiences. All positions can be based anywhere in the US, and require up to 15 days of travel per year, with senior management and leadership teams requiring up to 35 days.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is generally between $130,000 - $145,000 per year and depends on experience. At OpenSesame, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees upon hire, including professional development, ISOs, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, relying on market data to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience. We prioritize pay transparency, fairness, and equity to create a positive and inclusive work environment, regularly reviewing our compensation practices to align with our values and goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. For more information on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, click here.

Pay Transparency: At OpenSesame, we prioritize pay transparency, fairness, and equity to create a positive and inclusive work environment, regularly reviewing our compensation practices to align with our values and goals. We provide competitive and fair compensation to our employees based on their skills, experience, and performance.

CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.

We Care About Your Security: We’ve been made aware of a phishing scam involving individuals impersonating OpenSesame recruiters. All legitimate communication from our team will come from @opensesame.com email addresses. If you receive a suspicious message, please contact us directly at [email protected]. Your security matters to us, thank you for staying vigilant.