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# UI/UX Designer - Chicago

- **Company:** Photon Interactive Services Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $42,000.0 - $147,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Component-Based Software Engineering, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Google Analytics, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Mobile Application Software, Scrum Methodology, Mixpanel, User Interface Testing, User-Centered Design, Website Wireframe, Enterprise Software Applications, Adobe XD, Material UI, Information Technology, Figma, Tools for Reporting, Front End Software Development, User Administration
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/ui-ux-designer-chicago-chicago-il--2de8457c-ece2-4fe8-8728-b42598fcf49e

## About the Role

* Bachelor''s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
 * 10+ years of experience in UI/UX design for web and mobile applications.
 * Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design and visual design principles.
 * Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools.
 * Strong understanding of UX methodologies including user research, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
 * Experience designing responsive and mobile-first applications.
 * Knowledge of accessibility standards and usability best practices.
 * Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
 * Ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum environments., * Experience designing enterprise applications, eCommerce platforms, or customer-facing digital products.
 * Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end development concepts.
 * Experience with design systems and component-based design approaches.
 * Knowledge of analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel, or similar platforms.
 * Experience working closely with cross-functional and distributed teams.

Key Skills

 * User Experience (UX) Design
 * User Interface (UI) Design
 * Wireframing & Prototyping
 * Design Systems
 * User Research & Usability Testing
 * Information Architecture
 * Interaction Design
 * Responsive & Mobile Design
 * Figma / Adobe XD / Sketch
 * Visual Design & Branding
 * Accessibility & Inclusive Design
 * Agile Methodologies

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

## Description

* Lead the end-to-end design process, from user research and ideation to wireframing, prototyping, visual design, testing, and implementation.
 * Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers, business stakeholders, and development teams.
 * Create user flows, information architecture, journey maps, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile applications.
 * Design intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing user interfaces aligned with business goals and user expectations.
 * Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, component libraries, and UI standards to ensure consistency across products.
 * Conduct user research, usability testing, customer interviews, and heuristic evaluations to identify usability improvements.
 * Translate complex business and technical requirements into simple, user-friendly experiences.
 * Collaborate closely with UI developers, product owners, business analysts, and QA teams throughout the product lifecycle.
 * Create high-fidelity designs using tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar design platforms.
 * Ensure designs adhere to accessibility standards, responsive design principles, and platform-specific guidelines.
 * Review implemented designs and work with development teams to ensure pixel-perfect execution.
 * Analyze user feedback, analytics, and behavioral data to continuously improve user experience and engagement.
 * Present and communicate design concepts, rationale, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams.
 * Stay current with emerging UX trends, design methodologies, technologies, and industry best practices.
 * Support branding initiatives and ensure visual consistency across all digital touchpoints.