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About Cresset
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. Recognized by Barron's and Forbes among the nation's top RIA firms, and as one of the industry's best places to work,* Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.
Job Description
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
Key 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

What We Offer:
At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary is $80,000 - $95,000. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs. Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset's policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.
Everything Starts With Culture.
Our Vision
We exist to optimize wealth and elevate life-giving clients the time, clarity, and trusted partnership to pursue what matters most.
Our Values
*Disclosures related to awards, recognitions, and rankings available here.
Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, and all its respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Cresset Asset Management, LLC, also conducts advisory business under the names of Cresset Sports & Entertainment, CH Investment Partners, and Cresset Capital. Cresset provides investment advisory, family office, and other services to individuals, families, and institutional clients. Cresset also provides investment advisory services to investment vehicles investing in private equity, real estate, and other investment opportunities. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC registered investment advisor. SEC registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training.