User Experience (UX) Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 9 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 55.00 - 60.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

SAP BASIS
Business Transformation
Web Applications
Interfaces
Collaboration
Test Plans
Process Flow
Graphics Design
Brand
Research
Brainstorming
User Experience
UI
Wireframe
Prototyping
Mockups
Adobe XD
Usability
User-centered Design
User Research
Accessibility
Communication
Articulate
Scalability
Performance Tuning
Web Design
Innovation
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are looking for a UX/UI Designer to join our client's team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role will play a key part in supporting a major business transformation within the non-profit sector, focusing on enhancing customer journeys and building tools that improve engagement and usability. As a vital member of the design team, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to create seamless, accessible, and visually compelling user experiences.

Responsibilities:

Design intuitive and visually appealing web application interfaces, applying user-centered design principles and industry best practices.

Create wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups to visualize ideas and refine design concepts.

Collaborate with UX researchers to develop test plans and iterate designs based on user feedback.

Develop detailed UX deliverables such as process flows, storyboards, and high/low fidelity prototypes.

Produce visual design assets and document styling specifications to guide the development team.

Ensure consistency across navigation schemes, design components, and templates while maintaining brand standards.

Work closely with front-end engineers to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications.

Optimize designs for accessibility, scalability, and performance to deliver a seamless user experience.

Translate usability research findings into actionable design improvements.

Participate in brainstorming sessions using various tools to explore and refine design solutions.

Requirements

Proven experience in UX/UI design, including creating wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups.
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe XD.
Strong understanding of usability principles and user-centered design methodologies.
Ability to translate user research findings into effective design strategies.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers and researchers.
Familiarity with accessibility standards and optimizing designs for diverse user needs.
Excellent communication skills to present and articulate design concepts effectively.
Knowledge of scalability and performance optimization in web application design.

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