About OpenSesame

OpenSesame is revolutionizing workforce development with an AI-powered marketplace featuring over 60,000 skill-building courses and learning pathways. We empower organizations to enhance skills and ensure compliance through a premium content catalog, seamless LMS/LXP integrations, and advanced features like skills-based curation and multilingual content creation. Over 2,000 companies, including more than 150 from the Global 2000, trust OpenSesame to cultivate the world's most productive and admired workforces.

Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about

About the Job

The Web Designer is responsible for the design and front-end development of OpenSesame's website and associated digital experiences. You will design, build, and maintain engaging web pages that align with our brand identity and support growth-driving marketing campaigns. This role focuses on optimizing the visitor and customer experience through UI/UX strategy and ongoing design and development projects.

The ideal candidate possesses a keen eye for design, strong development skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced marketing environment where creativity leads to measurable outcomes.

About the Team

The Marketing team defines the global perception of the OpenSesame brand. From digital campaigns and creative storytelling to our website and customer communications, we connect global audiences with learning solutions that deliver significant business impact.

As a vital member of the Marketing team, the Web Designer will lead the design, development, and continuous evolution of OpenSesame.com. Our website serves as the primary gateway to our business, and this role ensures every interaction embodies our brand promise of innovation, clarity, and quality.

About the Job

The Web Designer will manage the end-to-end design, development, and optimization of OpenSesame's website and related digital experiences. You will be accountable for both the creative and technical execution of our web presence, encompassing the design, coding, testing, and maintenance of pages that represent our brand and support marketing initiatives.

This position integrates visual design, front-end development, and user experience expertise. The ideal candidate brings strong creative instincts, technical proficiency, and a data-informed approach—someone capable of translating business needs into compelling, functional web experiences that drive engagement and conversion.

Performance Objectives

30 Days

• Complete OpenSesame onboarding and gain a thorough understanding of our brand, design systems, and website infrastructure.
• Audit the current website to identify opportunities for visual, functional, and performance enhancements.
• Assume ownership of the OpenSesame.com WordPress or Webflow environment and achieve 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 fulfilling Marketing web requests.

60 Days

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

90 Days

• Lead a comprehensive redesign or refresh of a critical section of OpenSesame.com, enhancing both visual design and user experience.
• Establish a design system and front-end standards documentation to ensure consistency and scalability for future projects.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for ongoing site optimization aligned with Marketing campaigns and business objectives.
• Analyze performance metrics to assess the impact of design and development changes, presenting findings and recommendations to the Marketing team.
• Build a sustainable process for independent testing, iteration, and deployment of updates while upholding high standards 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 is open to candidates anywhere in the US. We operate as a remote-first company and conduct all-company meetings several times a year.

Performance Driven: We seek self-starters with a proven record of delivering excellent results. We are highly selective in our hiring process and focus on specific examples from past experiences rather than typical job requirements. All positions are US-based and may require up to 15 days of travel annually, with senior management and leadership teams potentially requiring up to 35 days.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is generally between $130,000 - $145,000 per year, dependent on experience. OpenSesame provides a comprehensive benefits package upon hire, including professional development, ISOs, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Compensation is determined by carefully considering market data, specific job family, background, skills, and experience. We are committed to pay transparency, fairness, and equity to foster 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 based on legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly. Contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives here.

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

CPRA (California Candidates): Upon application submission, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information per our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, used solely for employment-related purposes. Information may be shared with third-party service providers but will not be sold. Contact us with questions or concerns. Refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website for CPRA rights.

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