Wonderist Agency - Dental Marketing are hiring a

Senior Web Designer

Job Description

As a Senior Web Designer at Wonderist, you’ll take the lead in crafting exceptional, strategy-driven digital experiences for small business clients—primarily in the dental and healthcare space. You’ll pair creative vision with deep UX expertise to deliver high-impact, conversion-focused web designs that elevate our clients’ brands and business outcomes. You’ll operate with a high degree of independence, mentoring junior designers, driving strategic conversations, and collaborating seamlessly with development, content, and marketing teams. You bring not just creative excellence—but leadership, strategic thinking, and a relentless commitment to quality.

Essential Functions

Web Design & UI/UX Leadership

• Deliver expert-level, user-centered web design solutions that balance aesthetics, usability, and business strategy.
• Lead the conceptualization and execution of polished, high-fidelity web design mockups that prioritize accessibility, user experience, and conversion optimization.
• Translate complex brand and marketing strategies into visually compelling, responsive digital interfaces.
• Confidently present and defend design decisions with clients and internal stakeholders, articulating rationale grounded in UX principles and business goals.
• Maintain accountability for design excellence across multiple projects, ensuring consistency and innovation throughout all deliverables.
• Mentor and provide design feedback to junior designers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and craft excellence.

Client Collaboration & Strategy

• As a senior member of the team, you’ll lead client-facing design conversations with confidence, clarity, and authority—building trust through both creative expertise and strategic insight.
• Lead design presentations and client discussions, translating creative decisions into clear, business-aligned narratives.
• Confidently guide clients through the design process, managing feedback strategically to maintain project alignment and design integrity.
• Proactively identify opportunities to elevate client outcomes through UX enhancements or design-led strategy recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted design partner for key accounts, offering thought leadership and expert consultation beyond individual project scope.

Internal Projects & Initiatives

• Senior designers at Wonderist contribute beyond client work—they help shape how we design.
• Drive continuous improvement in our design systems, workflows, and tools to optimize efficiency and quality across the department.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to refine internal processes and establish best practices for the web team.
• Lead internal critiques, share insights from industry trends, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our creative culture.

Core Competencies

• Resourceful and Confident Self-Starter: You will solve problems every single day, so we need someone with a results-oriented mind.
• Thought Leadership: Ability to develop comprehensive, long-term strategies that align with business objectives to increase departmental effectiveness.
• Client Communication Expert: Leverage your deep experience to establish effective communication training, templates, and cadences.
• Quality Standards: Ensure all deliverables meet Wonderist's high standards and client expectations.
• Strong Communication: You must be personable, professional, and responsive in relaying complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Process and Deadline Oriented: We want someone who enjoys making processes better, faster, stronger.
• Ability to Uphold Wonderist Agency's Commitments / Core Values: Takes pride in work and is committed to being an agent of positive change.

Personality Musts

Our perfect fit is someone who is a problem solver who understands the difference between “yes, and…” and “yes, but…”. You should be a hungry, scrappy personality with a positive attitude and aims to deliver.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of professional design experience, with a primary focus on web design and client-facing work.
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma and related design tools.
• A proven portfolio demonstrating advanced design execution, UX expertise, and measurable business impact.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to lead client meetings and internal critiques confidently.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with experience managing multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, contribute strategically, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with design system creation, responsive design frameworks, and accessibility standards.

Bonus Points for Applicants With…

• Familiarity with animation tools (e.g., After Effects, Lottie, or similar) 
• Experience with Webflow
• Strong cross-disciplinary skillset (e.g., branding, illustration, motion design, print)
• Knowledge of the dental or healthcare industry
• Experience working with small businesses or in a fast-paced agency environment