UX/Interaction Designer V

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a UX/Interaction Designer V.

Summary:
The Lead Designer - UX will drive design excellence and strategic vision, leading cross-functional design initiatives and mentoring design talent. This role is responsible for setting design direction, leading complex design projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and fostering a culture of design excellence

Key Responsibilities:
* Set design vision and strategy: Define and articulate design direction for large, multi-platform initiatives, aligning user needs with business goals
* Grow and mentor design talent: Provide coaching, feedback, and career guidance to designers while maintaining high design standards
* Lead cross-functional collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across product, engineering, and leadership to advocate for user-centered decisions and manage competing priorities
* Drive complex experience design: Oversee omnichannel user journeys and ensure consistency across devices, platforms, and touchpoints
* Establish design standards: Create and maintain design principles, patterns, and quality guidelines that support scalable and maintainable solutions
* Oversee prototyping and validation: Direct high-fidelity prototyping efforts and collaborate with research teams to incorporate user insights
* Support design system evolution: Contribute to advancing the design system, including pattern development and governance practices

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Advanced degree in design, HCI, or related field is preferred
* 6-10+ years of experience in UX/UI design, including 3+ years in a senior or lead role
* Experience leading and mentoring design teams
* Portfolio demonstrating strategic contributions and impact on complex projects
* Strong presentation and communication skills with senior stakeholders
* Deep knowledge of modern UI trends, tools, and technologies
* Advanced proficiency in design/prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe CC)
* Expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design
* Proven success working across product, research, and engineering teams
* Experience with design strategy, planning, and resource management
* Background designing for web, mobile, and emerging platforms
* Ability to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business priorities
* Strong leadership presence and conflict-resolution skills
* Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in large-scale or highly complex product environments
* Expertise in visual design principles and systems (typography, layout, color)
* Experience with user research and testing methodologies
* Familiarity with front-end technologies across major platforms

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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