UXUI Designer (Product-Focused UI)

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Overview

This is a backfill role. The hiring manager needs a designer with strong product-focused UI capabilities - someone who can create polished high-fidelity interfaces with sophisticated interaction design. The ideal candidate has experience building visually rich interaction-heavy product interfaces rather than traditional marketing or informational web pages.

Key Responsibilities

Plan & Concept

Translate ideas into visual concepts using design tools quick sketches whiteboarding and other rapid-ideation methods.
Generate and evaluate ideas for improvements based on research analysis and competitive insights.
Identify user needs and core business requirements.
Justify design approaches with data analysis and projected impact.

Design & Refine

Ensure all digital touchpoints align with Uniteds brand and user experience standards.
Design intuitive engaging interactions and interface patterns.
Develop next-generation navigation components templates and design systems that create a cohesive customer experience across products.
Build low- and high-fidelity prototypes through a rapid iterative and collaborative workflow.
Partner with usability researchers to design test plans observe testing and translate findings into actionable design improvements.

Define & Communicate

Deliver detailed design specifications such as user flows wireframes storyboards mockups redlines and prototypes.
Present design work to UX teams product teams and senior stakeholders for review and feedback.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners throughout the design lifecycle.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align on progress and incorporate feedback with a user-centered mindset.
Support developers product managers and project managers during implementation.
Work with QA teams to identify document and validate bug fixes.
Mentor junior designers as needed.

Required Qualifications

BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
5 years of professional UX design experience required; 8 years preferred.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Successful completion of the interview process.
Reliable and punctual attendance.

Technical & Soft Skills

Strong foundation in web design principles and understanding of front-end technologies.
Deep knowledge of UX design for web mobile and touch platforms.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Experience writing detailed design specifications used by development teams.
Self-starter capable of defining scope and building plans even with limited direction.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain and defend design decisions.
Proven ability to set design direction and collaborate effectively with other designers.
Flexible team-oriented mindset suited for a rapidly evolving environment.

Project Overview This is a backfill role. The hiring manager needs a designer with strong product-focused UI capabilities - someone who can create polished high-fidelity interfaces with sophisticated interaction design. The ideal candidate has experience building visually rich interaction-heavy prod...