Web Designer

The Maker AI; Ankeny (IA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Web Designer who can transform ideas into functional, high-quality websites. This role emphasizes ownership of the design process, from initial strategy to final execution, ensuring a seamless user experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their work and a deep understanding of design principles, particularly in Figma. Join a creative team that values input and encourages autonomy in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of projects. If you are passionate about design and ready to lead, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Creative autonomy

Collaborative environment

Access to brand strategy and content

High-ownership role

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on web design experience.
• Strong portfolio of real, shipped work.
• Fluency in Figma and understanding of user flow.

Responsibilities

• Design responsive, high-performing websites.
• Collaborate with strategists and developers.
• Implement UX and performance best practices.

Skills

Web Design

Figma

User Experience

Responsive Design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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At The Maker, we build brands that are meant to move fast, clearly, and with conviction. Every project we take on is designed to be more than “a site.” We build systems that scale trust, visibility, and conversion.

We’re hiring a Web Designer who thrives in the execution layer. Someone who doesn’t just make things look good, but makes them work. This role is for a designer who can own the build: the structure, the rhythm, the actual user experience. From strategy and wireframe to layout logic and polish — you’re not just handing off a Figma file, you’re leading what goes live.

Web Designer (Full-Time)

At The Maker, we build brands that are meant to move fast, clearly, and with conviction. Every project we take on is designed to be more than “a site.” We build systems that scale trust, visibility, and conversion.

We’re hiring a Web Designer who thrives in the execution layer. Someone who doesn’t just make things look good, but makes them work. This role is for a designer who can own the build: the structure, the rhythm, the actual user experience. From strategy and wireframe to layout logic and polish — you’re not just handing off a Figma file, you’re leading what goes live.

What You’ll Do

• Design responsive, clean, high-performing websites that carry a brand with precision
• Translate strategic direction and wireframes into scalable, component-based systems inside Figma
• Collaborate closely with strategists, project leads, and devs to bring builds to life
• Create and maintain style libraries, visual systems, and modular assets
• Own layout logic, hierarchy, and the entire front-end visual experience
• Refine interaction design and polish through feedback loops and real user flow
• Implement UX and performance best practices into the design process
• Lead QA reviews and evolve the site post-launch — visually, structurally, and experientially

You’re a Fit If You…

• Have 2+ years of hands-on web design experience (agency or fast-moving studio preferred)
• Can show us a portfolio of real, shipped work — not just concepts, but live builds
• Are fluent in Figma — auto layout, variants, style guides, and system-based design
• Understand responsive structure, layout integrity, and user flow (not just aesthetics)
• Can speak developer — you don’t need to code, but you understand how things get built
• Know how to turn a vague idea into a working prototype without waiting for pixel-perfect instructions
• Communicate clearly, manage your time well, and stay calm under deadlines
• Bonus: motion design, simple no-code implementation, or prototyping skills

What You’ll Get

• A seat at the table in a tight, strategic creative studio where your input shapes real builds
• High-ownership role with autonomy to make decisions and lead creative execution
• A mix of fast-turn projects and deeper systems work (you’ll never be bored)
• Access to brand strategy, content, and dev collaborators who care about the craft
• Salary depending on experience
• Full-time (40 hours/week), remote role with flexibility
• Priority given to designers in the Des Moines Metro, but remote candidates are welcome

This Is Not for You If:

• You’re looking for pixel-pushing with no creative input
• You prefer templates over systems
• You don’t want to own the process
• You don’t have a portfolio of shipped work

How to Apply

Submit a link to your portfolio and a short note about what you love building.

Optional: Drop a Loom or paragraph walking us through your favorite project and how you approached it.

We build brands that scale. That starts with sites that work.

If you’re the kind of designer who wants to own that we want to meet you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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