Lead UI​/UX Designer

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Job Title:
Lead UI/UX Designer

Location:
Chicago,IL

Contract: w2 Contract / c2c Contract

Lead end-to-end UX design lifecycle: research | ideation | wire framing | 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.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field. 10+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design. Strong portfolio demonstrating complex problem-solving and end-to-end design ownership.

• Expertise in UI research methodologies, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design.
• Advanced proficiency in tools:
  Figma (preferred), Adobe XD / Sketch, Prototyping tools (Framer, Axure, InVision).
• Deep understanding of design systems and scalability, responsive 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.

• Experience 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.

• Strategic thinking and product mindset.
• Design leadership and mentorship.
• Stakeholder influence and decision-making.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills.
• Data-driven problem solving.

• Design: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD
• Prototyping: Framer, Axure, In Vision
• Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Miro, Notion
• User Research & Analytics: Hotjar, Maze, Google Analytics

• 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.

Skills:

Digital:
User Experience (UX), Digital:
User Experience Design (UXD)/ Visual Design

Experience

Required:

10 & Above

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