Chicago IL Job 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, dev