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Associate, Web Developer

Cresset
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

About the Company

Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized*—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success. We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first. Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100 year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Our commitment to clients has earned recognition by Barron’s and Forbes, listing us among the nation’s top RIA firms. Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived. Learn more at www.cressetcapital.com.



About the Role

The Web Production & Development role supports the strategy, build, and maintenance of Cresset’s digital properties. This position combines hands-on front-end development, web production, and light custom coding with a strong understanding of modern WordPress environments. Working under the Director, Web Systems Manager, this role plays a critical part in implementing site enhancements, maintaining brand and technical standards, and ensuring ongoing web reliability. The position also provides backup coverage for core web systems to maintain continuity during high-demand periods or key transitions. This role is ideal for a mid-level web professional (3–7 years) who thrives in execution and problem-solving and is looking to deepen technical expertise within a growing, enterprise-level marketing technology stack.



Responsibilities

  • Web Production & Content Implementation
  • Build and update landing pages, templates, and reusable content blocks using WordPress and Elementor.
  • Manage content updates, forms, imagery, and metadata to ensure consistency across all Cresset websites.
  • Maintain brand alignment, responsiveness, and accessibility across all platforms.
  • Translate marketing requirements and creative direction into clean, functional page layouts.


  • Front-End Development
  • Develop and maintain custom CSS, JavaScript, and HTML to extend site functionality.
  • Create and maintain custom widgets or components for specialized use cases.
  • Collaborate with the Director, Web Systems Manager to improve site performance, usability, and scalability.
  • Support custom search logic, conditional content rendering, and light integration work as needed.


  • Maintenance, QA, and Support
  • Perform routine site checks, link audits, and content testing.
  • Support plugin updates, testing, and documentation in coordination with the Web Systems Manager.
  • Provide backup coverage for hosting, caching, and DNS triage when required.
  • Collaborate with IT on support tickets, SSL renewals, and other web infrastructure requests.


  • Collaboration & Process Improvement
  • Partner with Growth Marketing to deploy and validate campaign-driven landing pages, tracking, and analytics tags.
  • Work cross-functionally with Marketing, IT, and Compliance to ensure all content meets technical and data standards.
  • Maintain structured workflows for version control, staging, and publishing.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline or automate repetitive production tasks.


  • Training & Internal Enablement
  • Assist in training internal WordPress/Elementor users on templates and approved workflows.
  • Document web processes and maintain internal references for consistent content management.
  • Support new site integrations, redesigns, and rebranding efforts as needed.


Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of experience in web production, front-end development, or digital marketing technology.
  • Proficiency in WordPress, Elementor, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Working knowledge of PHP for light customization and debugging.
  • Understanding of SEO/GEO fundamentals, accessibility standards, and responsive design.
  • Experience with Google Tag Manager, GA4 and analytics integrations.
  • Familiarity with hosting environments (WPEngine preferred) and general web architecture.
  • Strong attention to detail, technical troubleshooting skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Experience in Marketing Cloud Engagement beneficial.

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000

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