Job Title: Lead UX-UI Designer
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Implementation: TCS
Experience Required: 10+ years
Pay Rate: $70/hr C2C or $63/hr W2
** must have LinkedIn**
Role Description:
- Lead end-to-end UX design lifecycle: research| ideation| wireframing| prototyping| and final UI delivery.
- Drive design strategy aligned with business goals and user needs.
- Conduct advanced user research| usability testing| and heuristic evaluations.
- Define and evolve design systems| UI standards| and component libraries for scalability.
- Mentor and guide junior designers| ensuring design quality and consistency.
- Collaborate with product managers| developers| and stakeholders to shape product vision.
- Translate complex workflows into simple| intuitive experiences.
- Use data| user insights| and analytics to optimize design decisions.
- Advocate for accessibility| usability| and inclusive design principles.
- Ensure high-quality implementation by working closely with engineering teams.
- Stay current with emerging design trends| tools| and technologies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Design| HCI| or a related field.
- 5-10+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating complex problem-solving and end-to-end design ownership.
- Expertise in:
- O UX research methodologiesoInformation architecture
- O Interaction design and visual design
- Advanced proficiency in tools:
- O Figma (preferred)
- O Adobe XD / Sketch
- O Prototyping tools (Framer| Axure| InVision)
- Design systems and scalabilityoResponsive and mobile-first design
- Accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Working knowledge of HTML| CSS| and front-end frameworks.
- Experience with Agile / Scrum environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Preferred QualificationsExperience leading design teams or large-scale projects.
- Exposure to enterprise products| SaaS platforms| or domain-specific systems (e.g. | BFSI| healthcare).
- Familiarity with data-driven design and A/B testing.
- Experience collaborating with global teams.
Leadership & Strategic Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and product mindset
- Design leadership and mentorship
- Stakeholder influence and decision-making
- Strong storytelling and presentation skills
- Data-driven problem solving
Tools & Technologies
Design: Figma| Sketch| Adobe XD
Prototyping: Framer| Axure| InVision
Collaboration: Jira| Confluence| Miro| Notion
User Research & Analytics: Hotjar| Maze| Google Analytics
Key Deliverables
- High-fidelity UI designs and interactive prototypes
- Design systems and reusable components
- UX research reports and usability test outcomes
- Product journey maps and wireframes
- Design documentation and developer handoff specs
Essential Skills: UI/UX Designer
Skills: Digital : User Experience (UX)~Digital : User Experience Design (UXD)/ Visual Design
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