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Silver Air Private Jets · 9 hours ago

Independent Contractor: Senior Web Designer (WordPress + UX Lead)

Silver Air Private Jets is seeking a senior web designer and UX lead to redesign and modernize their luxury aviation brands. The role involves leading the full redesign of websites, implementing lead capture strategies, and ensuring seamless CRM integration, all while collaborating closely with executive leadership.

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Comp. & Benefits
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Responsibilities

Lead full redesign of both websites with shared UX logic and distinct visual identities
Create timeless, editorial luxury design that remains relevant for 3-5 years
Design video-forward hero sections and motion elements
Execute mobile-first design (majority of users are mobile)
Establish clear information hierarchy for fast comprehension
Evaluate and redesign current lead capture experience
Recommend and implement best solution (native HubSpot, custom-built, or hybrid)
Ensure clean integration with HubSpot CRM
Eliminate duplicate contacts and unreliable form behavior
Design premium, frictionless form experiences for luxury audience
Custom theme development (Gutenberg/ACF familiarity preferred)
Performance optimization with mobile-first approach
Clean, maintainable backend with no vendor lock-in
Proper staging → QA → launch workflow
Documentation and admin handoff for internal maintenance
1-2 on-site days per week in Santa Barbara during discovery, reviews, and launch prep
Remaining work completed independently/remotely
Direct collaboration with executive leadership, including CEO
Weekly working meetings and live design reviews
Fast iteration based on feedback

Qualification

WordPress expertiseUX designHubSpot integrationLuxury design experienceVideo designCollaboration with executivesUnderstanding conversion psychologyAviation

Required

Deep WordPress expertise (custom themes, performance, maintainability)
Strong UX instincts and editorial design sensibility
Portfolio demonstrating modernized WordPress sites (before/after examples required)
Experience designing and implementing high-end form experiences
Proven HubSpot or similar CRM integration experience
Experience in luxury, aviation, travel, hospitality, or high-end real estate
Comfort working directly with executive leadership
U.S.-based with ability to travel to Santa Barbara

Preferred

Video-first hero and motion design experience
Understanding of conversion psychology
Familiarity with charter aviation or UHNW clientele

Company

Silver Air Private Jets

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Silver Air is an industry-leading aviation company specializing in aircraft management, private jet charter and aircraft sales and acquisitions.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jason Middleton
CEO
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Jessica Rust
Executive Vice President of Sales
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