Senior University Web Designer - Lead

POSITION OBJECTIVEu00a0The Senior Front-End Drupal Developer is responsible for building, maintaining and enhancing Case Western Reserve University's websites using modern front-end technologies and best practices. This role focuses on developing high-quality, accessible and well-structured user interfaces by combining Drupal's theming and component systems with contemporary front-end frameworks and tools such as React, modern JavaScript and scalable CSS architectures. Working closely with UX designers, back-end developers and user experience team members, this position implements front-end solutions that follow the design system, support long-term maintainability and ensure the university's web presence is consistent and scalable across the digital ecosystem.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Build and maintain Drupal themes and front-end components using HTML, CSS/SCSS, modern JavaScript and component-based approaches. This includes developing interactive user interfaces using frameworks and libraries such as React where appropriate, integrating them with Drupal through APIs and component-driven architectures. The role ensures responsive design, cross-browser compatibility and clean, maintainable code that supports long-term scalability and performance. (30%)2. Work closely with UX designers to translate wireframes and high-fidelity designs into functional Drupal templates and interactive components. Ensure designs are implemented accurately while leveraging modern front-end tools and patterns to enhance usability and interactivity. Collaborate with back-end developers and user experience team members to ensure front-end solutions align with Drupal architecture, content workflows and editorial needs. (30%)3. Support and extend the universityu00bfs design system by building reusable, component-based UI patterns that can be shared across Drupal sites and applications. This includes implementing components that can be used both within Drupalu00bfs theming system and in JavaScript frameworks such as React, helping ensure consistency, efficiency and flexibility. Contribute to documenting components, usage guidelines and front-end standards to support collaboration across teams. (20%)4. Ensure all front-end implementations meet accessibility standards, including WCAG 2+, Section 508 and ADA requirements. Apply accessibility best practices across both traditional Drupal templates and modern JavaScript-driven interfaces. Support performance optimization, including efficient asset loading and front-end testing and participate in quality assurance efforts to ensure stable, high-quality releases. (10%)5. Support the technical implementation and configuration of Google Analytics (GA4) and related tracking tools. Implement and validate analytics tracking through front-end code, Google Tag Manager, and Drupal templates or components. Collaborate with user experience and teams to ensure user interactions, navigation, and key actions are tracked accurately and assist with debugging and testing to maintain data quality. (10%)u00a0NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Perform other duties as assigned. (u00a0CONTACTSDepartment: Contact with UMC leaders and all department staff.University: Contact with faculty and staff in schools and management centers.External: Contact with external vendors and consultants.Students: Some contact with students.u00a0SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYSupervise contractors and student employees as needed.u00a0QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of front-end web development experience, including Drupal theming and modern JavaScript frameworks, or Associate's degree and 7 years of related front-end web development experience.u00a0REQUIRED SKILLSExpert proficiency in front-end web development using HTML, CSS/SCS

Created: 2026-02-16