Website UX Designer – Merit Management Group
Johnston, Iowa
Full-time (on-site)
Role Overview
The Website UX Designer at Merit Management Group leads the user experience and web design strategy across a growing portfolio of brands. This senior-level role combines UX design, web design, front-end development, and AI integration to create exceptional digital experiences that drive business results.
You'll partner with marketing managers and content specialists to design, build, and optimize websites and digital tools that align with brand standards and business objectives. Projects span website redesigns, landing pages, conversion optimization, interactive features, and AI-powered enhancements across multiple industries.
This role is ideal for a seasoned designer-developer who thrives on variety, takes ownership of projects end to end, and is eager to push the boundaries of what modern web experiences can do.
Responsibilities
- UX Design
- Lead user experience strategy for company websites, ensuring intuitive navigation, clear information architecture, and conversion-focused layouts
- Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability assessments to inform design decisions
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that translate business requirements into effective digital experiences
- Establish and maintain UX standards and design systems across multiple brands
Web Design
- Design visually compelling, responsive websites that reflect each brand’s identity and support marketing goals
- Develop and enforce brand-consistent design guidelines for web properties
- Optimize visual design for performance, accessibility, and cross-device compatibility
Front-End Development
- Build and maintain responsive, high-performance websites using modern front-end technologies
- Translate designs into clean, production-ready code with attention to performance and SEO best practices
- Manage CMS platforms and website infrastructure across multiple portfolio brands
- Troubleshoot, debug, and continuously improve existing web properties
AI Integrations
- Integrate AI solutions into existing websites and workflows to improve efficiency and engagement
- Stay current with emerging AI technologies and evaluate their potential applications across clients
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop innovative AI-driven approaches to web design and marketing challenges
Qualifications
- Five or more years of professional experience in UX design, web design, and front-end development
- Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end web projects from research and wireframing through design and development
- Demonstrated expertise in responsive web design, UX principles, and modern front-end frameworks
- Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools
- Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS platforms
- Experience with AI tools and integrations in a web or marketing context
- Experience building websites in Webflow is preferred
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a data-informed approach to design decisions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present design rationale to stakeholders
- Experience managing web projects across multiple brands or business units preferred
- Familiarity with SEO, analytics, and conversion rate optimization is a plus
About Merit Management Group
Merit Management Group is based in Johnston, Iowa and provides strategic management, operational support, and shared services to a portfolio of client companies across the construction, skilled trades, and home goods industries.
Our marketing team works closely with leadership teams across these businesses to strengthen their brands, execute effective marketing strategies, and support sustainable growth. From shaping brand identity to coordinating campaigns and events, the team plays an important role in helping our client companies connect with customers and expand their market presence.
