Senior UX Designer

Akaasa Technologies
Chicago, IL, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Web Accessibility Interaction Design Mobile Application Software User-Centered Design Website Wireframe Front End Software Development

Job description

Planning & Discovery

  • Lead ideation sessions using sketches, whiteboards, sticky notes, and design tools.
  • Identify user needs and business requirements through research and analysis.
  • Recommend innovative UX improvements backed by research and competitive analysis.
  • Validate design decisions using data and usability insights.

UX & Visual Design

  • Design intuitive, engaging, and accessible digital experiences.
  • Create wireframes, user flows, high- and low-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.
  • Design navigation patterns, components, and templates that align with brand standards.
  • Create engaging micro-interactions that enhance usability.
  • Partner with UX researchers to conduct usability testing and iterate designs.

Communication & Collaboration

  • Produce detailed design specifications for engineering teams.
  • Present designs to UX leadership, product teams, and executives.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, QA, and business stakeholders.
  • Support implementation by answering design questions and validating final builds.
  • Mentor junior UX designers when needed.

Requirements

Top Required Skills * Strong UX design experience across web (.com) and mobile applications

  • Strong visual design expertise
  • Experience creating micro-interactions
  • Innovative, user-centered design approach
  • Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in UX Design or related field
  • Accessibility certifications or formal accessibility training, The Senior UX Designer will be a key contributor to United’s Core UX team, helping define and improve the digital customer experience across every stage of the travel journey. This role requires a passionate, innovative, and collaborative designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is experienced in human-centered design practices., * 8+ years of professional UX design experience
  • Strong experience designing for web, mobile, and responsive applications
  • Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX process, visual design, and interaction design
  • Experience creating interactive prototypes and design systems
  • Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design best practices
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies and design handoff processes, * Strong visual design capabilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
  • Experience writing detailed UX specifications, workflows, and information architecture
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and defend design decisions
  • Self-starter with excellent organizational skills, * Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) required

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