Webflow Website Designer St. Charles, IL

Square Waves; St. Charles (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Full benefits

Remote flexibility

Job summary

Square Waves is a fast-growing digital agency seeking a Webflow Website Designer. You will plan, build, and launch high‑quality websites, owning projects from concept to launch with clients.

You’ll manage information architecture, SEO strategy, and CMS structure, delivering visually refined and technically robust sites. You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams through discovery, design, development, and post-launch optimization, ensuring responsive, accessible, conversion-focused

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional website design and build experience.
• Proficiency in Webflow including CMS, interactions, and launch workflows.
• Experience mapping information architecture and creating wireframes.
• DNS/domain management understanding and safe update practices.
• Familiarity with SEO fundamentals and analytics tools.
• Experience with automation/integration tools like Zapier or Make.
• Strong client-facing communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of responsive, accessible websites in Webflow.
• Create sitemaps, wireframes, and design directions with clients.
• Translate designs into production-ready Webflow builds with clean code.
• Configure DNS, redirects, and maintain SEO basics.
• Set up integrations to CRMs or marketing systems via APIs or tools.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams through all project phases.

Skills

Strong communication

Client collaboration

Design sensibility

UX principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Webflow CMS

Webflow Interactions

Webflow Class Systems

Webflow Launch Workflow

Zapier

Make

CRM integrations

Job description

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Chicago area preferred)

Compensation: Competitive pay, unlimited PTO, full benefits

Type: Full-time

About Square Waves

Square Waves is a fast-growing digital agency partnering with leading B2B companies across manufacturing, construction, professional services, and technology. We design, build, and launch digital ecosystems that modernize operations and accelerate growth.

We’re a team of creative problem-solvers who care about high-quality work, smart systems, and real results. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where design meets strategy and technology, this is the place to grow.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Webflow Website Designer who combines design sensibility with technical know-how to plan, build, and launch top-tier websites.

You’ll own projects from concept to launch, collaborating with clients to define architecture, style, and user experience. From initial mockups and information architecture to SEO strategy, CMS structure, and launch details like redirects, you’ll create websites that are both visually refined and technically robust.

Key Responsibilities

Web Design & Development

Build responsive, accessible, and conversion-focused websites in Webflow using best-practice class naming and structure.

Create sitemaps and wireframes in collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders.

Present design directions and visual style options to clients and adapt based on feedback.

Translate designs into production-ready Webflow builds using strong attention to detail, consistent class structure, and reusable components.

Implement Webflow Interactions and Animations that enhance user experience and match brand tone.

Technical Execution

Manage DNS configurations confidently — connect domains, swap records, troubleshoot site launches — while ensuring no disruption to other services like email.

Handle launches, redirects, and version control; ensure proper setup of 301 redirects and basic SEO structure.

Implement basic SEO/AEO fundamentals: meta tags, alt text, indexing, canonical URLs, and integrate with tools like Google Search Console, SE Ranking, or SEMrush.

Set up basic integrations via Zapier, Make, or direct API hooks (e.g., form submissions to CRMs, automation tools).

Work closely with clients and internal teams through every phase: discovery, design, development, and post-launch.

Interpret client feedback and translate it into actionable design/development updates.

Provide consultative input — explaining when a request may not be the best UX or technical choice.

Document build structures, component systems, and launch notes for internal handoffs and long‑term maintenance.

Maintenance & Optimization

Manage ongoing site updates, content changes, and post‑launch optimization requests.

Troubleshoot issues in Webflow or connected systems.

Monitor basic site performance metrics and recommend improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

3–5 years of professional experience designing and building websites.

Proficiency in Webflow (CMS, Interactions, Class Systems, and Launch Workflow).

Experience mapping information architecture, creating wireframes, and building client‑ready site maps.

Understanding of DNS, domain management, and how to safely update or troubleshoot records.

Working knowledge of SEO tools and fundamentals.

Experience with automation/integration tools like Zapier or Make.

Familiarity with connecting Webflow forms and sites to CRMs or marketing systems.

Excellent design sensibility, with proven experience producing high‑quality, on‑brand visuals.

Strong communication and client collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have

Experience in an agency environment managing multiple client projects.

Familiarity with other no‑code platforms (WIX, Squarespace, WordPress).

Experience with Google Tag Manager, Analytics, or conversion tracking.

Understanding of A/B testing or personalization tools.

Light knowledge of HTML/CSS for troubleshooting edge cases.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work with an ambitious, talented team building digital experiences that make an impact.

Opportunity to grow - we’re scaling quickly and encourage ownership.

Remote flexibility with hybrid options in the Chicago area.

Competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and full benefits.