Web Design & UX Specialist

About the Company

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation is dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt and the historic Medora area. They serve as a cultural and educational institution in the heart of North Dakota, attracting visitors from around the world through immersive experiences and compelling digital storytelling.

About the Role

The Web Design & UX Specialist will own the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation's entire online presence, from aesthetic design and user functionality to content strategy and conversion optimization. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented designer to create intuitive, high-converting digital experiences that drive engagement and measurable results. You'll work independently to design responsive websites, optimize user journeys, and leverage analytics to continuously improve the digital experience. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with strong UX principles, technical knowledge, and a passion for building accessible, mobile-first websites—this position is based in Bismarck, ND.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and refine responsive websites and digital experiences that enhance user engagement across desktop and mobile platforms
• Develop and execute website content strategy—write, edit, publish, and maintain content to support organizational goals, customer needs, and SEO/GEO search visibility
• Apply UX and interaction design principles to improve usability, accessibility, navigation, and conversion paths using independent judgment to recommend effective design solutions
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, or InVision to visualize and test design concepts
• Analyze web analytics data using Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics to identify performance trends, recommend improvements, and enhance engagement and conversions
• Manage and maintain third-party platforms including ORM, directory listings, and tourism/travel sites to enhance online presence
• Partner with the IT Department to maintain hosting, domain ownership, cyber-security, and technical integrations while ensuring compliance with organizational standards
• Stay current with industry trends in UX, digital design, web development, accessibility, SEO/GEO, and emerging web technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 3+ years of professional UX/UI or web design experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual UI/UX design, responsive web design, and interaction design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and working knowledge of front-end development languages (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP)
• Strong understanding of usability principles, web accessibility standards (WCAG), and information architecture
• Experience with content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal, and ability to use Google Analytics 360, Adobe Analytics, or similar tools
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills with ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

• Experience in hospitality, travel, tourism, or reservation-heavy e-commerce industries
• Familiarity with web production workflows and version control systems such as Git
• Experience with motion graphics, animations, and mobile app coordination

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation is a non-profit organization (501c3) focused on tourism and community presence in Medora, North Dakota, managing digital experiences and online visibility for their organization.