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# Senior UX Designer

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Web Accessibility, Interaction Design, Mobile Application Software, User-Centered Design, Website Wireframe, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us6d953651d07ea4f60f19072991853365

## About the Role

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

## 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.


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