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Job Number: 416789
Description BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Web Developer Department of Innovation & Technology
Number of Positions: 2
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $90,732
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago.”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 07/1/2026.
Position introduction here
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Design and build responsive webpage layouts and components using modern front-end technologies and CMS platforms.
- Meets with business owners to review website templates or refine their designs and runs tests to preview layouts and website features.
- Creates graphics (e.g., illustrations, photographs) and uses graphic design principles to create visual assets that support accessible, user-centered web experiences.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive design, content, and user experience.
- Presents creative concepts, perspectives, and recommendations for internal teams and business partners.
- Update and maintain website content through a CMS, ensuring accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and adherence to design standards.
- Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure compatibility, performance, and accessibility.
- Follow established security and accessibility standards when designing and publishing web content.
- Drafts and updates design guidelines, style standards, and web governance procedures.
- Use analytics tools to evaluate user behavior, page performance, and engagement to inform design improvements.
- Supports city departments in the planning, content development, and maintenance of respective websites.
- Conducts training for end-users on CMS environment, provides guidance and best practices.
- Receives, tracks, and resolves content issues and escalates technical matters to the city’s web support team.
- Coordinates with vendors and internal teams on design-related enhancements and user experience improvements.
- Additional duties may be required for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3) years of work experience performing digital graphic design.
Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree or higher, plus two (2) years of work experience performing digital graphic design.
Educational & Employment Verification:
Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired, you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your education and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) who possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
Desired Skills
- Modern digital product design, including responsive/mobile-first UI design, WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards, and performance-aware layout practices.
- HTML/CSS, semantic structure, and component-based design systems used in contemporary CMS and front-end environments.
- Design platforms capable of producing pixel-perfect mockups, design tokens, component libraries, auto-layout, and developer-ready specifications.
- Current writing and formatting conventions used in web design, including UX writing, microcopy, and content hierarchy.
- Contemporary web design principles, usability heuristics, user-centered design methods, and iterative prototyping.
- Design and prototyping tools, including Figma plugins, Adobe Creative Cloud, and browser-based inspection tools for handoff and QA.
- Basic front-end workflow awareness, including how designers collaborate with developers using Git-based workflows, design tokens, and component libraries.
- Browser behavior and web performance fundamentals, including responsive images, caching basics, and layout rendering considerations.
- Web security basics relevant to design and content (HTTPS, safe asset handling, privacy-by-design considerations).
- Digital asset management, version control for design files, structured file organization, and backup/recovery best practices.
For Information on our employees' benefits, please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure, visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION:
Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview or employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances: 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates, to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices, click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026, 12:01:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jul 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 00 | Salary: $90,732
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Number: 416789
Description BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Web Developer Department of Innovation & Technology
Number of Positions: 2
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $90,732
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago.”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 07/1/2026.
Position introduction here
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Design and build responsive webpage layouts and components using modern front-end technologies and CMS platforms.
- Meets with business owners to review website templates or refine their designs and runs tests to preview layouts and website features.
- Creates graphics (e.g., illustrations, photographs) and uses graphic design principles to create visual assets that support accessible, user-centered web experiences.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive design, content, and user experience.
- Presents creative concepts, perspectives, and recommendations for internal teams and business partners.
- Update and maintain website content through a CMS, ensuring accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and adherence to design standards.
- Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure compatibility, performance, and accessibility.
- Follow established security and accessibility standards when designing and publishing web content.
- Drafts and updates design guidelines, style standards, and web governance procedures.
- Use analytics tools to evaluate user behavior, page performance, and engagement to inform design improvements.
- Supports city departments in the planning, content development, and maintenance of respective websites.
- Conducts training for end-users on CMS environment, provides guidance and best practices.
- Receives, tracks, and resolves content issues and escalates technical matters to the city’s web support team.
- Coordinates with vendors and internal teams on design-related enhancements and user experience improvements.
- Additional duties may be required for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3) years of work experience performing digital graphic design.
Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree or higher, plus two (2) years of work experience performing digital graphic design.
Educational & Employment Verification:
Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired, you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your education and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) who possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
Desired Skills
- Modern digital product design, including responsive/mobile-first UI design, WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards, and performance-aware layout practices.
- HTML/CSS, semantic structure, and component-based design systems used in contemporary CMS and front-end environments.
- Design platforms capable of producing pixel-perfect mockups, design tokens, component libraries, auto-layout, and developer-ready specifications.
- Current writing and formatting conventions used in web design, including UX writing, microcopy, and content hierarchy.
- Contemporary web design principles, usability heuristics, user-centered design methods, and iterative prototyping.
- Design and prototyping tools, including Figma plugins, Adobe Creative Cloud, and browser-based inspection tools for handoff and QA.
- Basic front-end workflow awareness, including how designers collaborate with developers using Git-based workflows, design tokens, and component libraries.
- Browser behavior and web performance fundamentals, including responsive images, caching basics, and layout rendering considerations.
- Web security basics relevant to design and content (HTTPS, safe asset handling, privacy-by-design considerations).
- Digital asset management, version control for design files, structured file organization, and backup/recovery best practices.
For Information on our employees' benefits, please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure, visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION:
Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview or employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances: 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates, to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices, click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026, 12:01:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jul 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 00 | Salary: $90,732
Pay Basis: Yearly
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon Web Services5
- University of Utah4
- Vanta3
- Virginia Commonwealth University3
- Schell Brothers2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software14
- Education11
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Cybersecurity3
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in web designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent UI design tools
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end web design projects across multiple devices
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS to communicate effectively with developers
- Experience applying WCAG accessibility standards to web interfaces
- Familiarity with responsive design principles and mobile-first workflows
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, interaction design, or a related visual field
Tips for Your Web Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to the role
Before applying, pull the job description and match your portfolio samples to the specific work they describe. If they emphasize e-commerce UX, lead with that project. Hiring managers for web designer roles spend seconds on portfolios before deciding whether to read your resume.
Show your process, not just finals
Most web designer hiring panels want to see wireframes, iteration rounds, and annotated mockups alongside polished deliverables. A case study that walks from brief to final design signals problem-solving ability, which finished screenshots alone can't communicate.
Filter openings by tool stack match
Web designer listings vary widely in required tools: some teams live in Figma, others use Adobe XD or Sketch. Apply first to roles where your primary tools match theirs. Mismatched tool stacks come up in every first-round screen and slow your progress.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists web designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a design critique for interviews
Many web designer interviews include a live critique of an existing site or product. Practice critiquing real interfaces out loud, focusing on hierarchy, accessibility, and user flow. Candidates who structure their critique around user goals rather than personal taste consistently stand out.
Negotiate scope, not just salary
In web designer offers, ask about asset ownership, revision expectations, and design system responsibilities before accepting. Scope creep is common in this role, and understanding what you're accountable for protects you from workloads not reflected in the offer.
Web Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most web designers?
The companies hiring the most web designers right now include Amazon Web Services, University of Utah, and Vanta, with the largest share of openings in Utah, Washington, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings are concentrated at agencies, enterprise software companies, and large retail and media organizations.
How many web designer jobs are remote?
About 28% of web designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the design field. Remote availability is highest for product-focused and UI-heavy positions, while roles tied to in-house brand teams or physical retail tend to require on-site presence.
How do you become a web designer?
Start by building core skills in visual design, typography, and layout using tools like Figma or Adobe XD. Develop working knowledge of HTML and CSS so you can collaborate effectively with developers. Build a portfolio of real or self-initiated projects that demonstrate responsive design and user-centered thinking. Entry-level roles, freelance work, and internships all provide the applied experience employers look for.
Can you get hired as a web designer without much experience?
Yes, many employers hire web designers with limited professional experience if your portfolio is strong. Focus on self-directed projects, redesign case studies of real sites, or volunteer work for nonprofits to build tangible examples. Clearly documenting your process in each case study, from brief to final design, often matters more than how many paid roles are listed on your resume.
What does the web designer interview process look like?
Most web designer interview processes start with a recruiter or hiring manager screen focused on your background and tool experience. A portfolio review with the design team follows, where you walk through your work and explain your decisions. Many employers then assign a take-home design challenge or conduct a live critique exercise before a final round with cross-functional stakeholders or a design director.
Where can I find and apply to web designer jobs?
You can find and apply to web designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits. No steps are required before you start applying.
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