UX Interaction Designer V (W2 Only)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: UX / Interaction Designer V (W2 Only)
Location: Chicago IL
Work Type: Onsite
Duration: 06 Months of contract
LinkedIn Profile: Required for Submission
NOTE: NO H1B // Local Candidates with DL
Primary Skills: UX Design : Interaction Design : Lead UX Designer : Design Strategy : User-Centered Design : Visual Design : Typography : Color Theory : Omnichannel Experience : Web Design : Mobile Design : Design Systems : Prototyping : Figma : Adobe Creative Cloud : WCAG Accessibility : Inclusive Design : UI Trends : Cross-Functional Collaboration : Stakeholder Management : Airline Industry
Position Summary
Client is seeking a UX/Interaction Designer V for a client in Chicago IL. This Lead Designer - UX role is responsible for driving design excellence and strategic vision leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring design talent. The position sets design direction manages complex experience design efforts and fosters a culture of design excellence across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Define and communicate design vision and strategy for large multi-platform initiatives aligning user needs with business objectives
Mentor and develop design talent by providing coaching feedback and career guidance while maintaining high design standards
Collaborate cross-functionally with product engineering and leadership teams to advocate user-centered decision-making and manage competing priorities
Lead complex experience design initiatives ensuring consistency across omnichannel user journeys devices platforms and touchpoints
Establish and maintain design standards principles patterns and quality guidelines for scalable and maintainable solutions
Oversee high-fidelity prototyping efforts and partner with research teams to integrate user insights
Contribute to the evolution and governance of the design system including pattern development
Required Skills (Must Have)
10 years of experience with mandatory lead-level design experience
Airline industry experience
Subject matter expertise in design principles visual systems and best practices including advanced layout typography and color theory
Deep knowledge of emerging UI trends tools and technologies with the ability to evaluate and implement new approaches
Extensive experience designing for web mobile and emerging platforms
Primary Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a relevant field; advanced degree in Design HCI or a related field preferred
6-10 years of UX/UI design experience including at least 3 years in a senior or lead role
Proven experience leading and mentoring design teams
Portfolio demonstrating strategic contributions and impact on complex design projects
Strong communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders
Advanced proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud
Expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices
Demonstrated success collaborating with product research and engineering teams
Experience with design strategy planning and resource management
Ability to balance user needs technical constraints and business priorities
Strong leadership presence conflict-resolution skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in large-scale or highly complex product environments
Strong visual design expertise including typography layout and color systems
Experience with user research and usability testing methodologies
Familiarity with front-end technologies across major platforms
Warm regards
Vishal (Victor) Verma Assistant Manager
NS IT Solutions
Location: Chicago IL
Work Type: Onsite
Duration: 06 Months of contract
LinkedIn Profile: Required for Submission
NOTE: NO H1B // Local Candidates with DL
Primary Skills: UX Design : Interaction Design : Lead UX Designer : Design Strategy : User-Centered Design : Visual Design : Typography : Color Theory : Omnichannel Experience : Web Design : Mobile Design : Design Systems : Prototyping : Figma : Adobe Creative Cloud : WCAG Accessibility : Inclusive Design : UI Trends : Cross-Functional Collaboration : Stakeholder Management : Airline Industry
Position Summary
Client is seeking a UX/Interaction Designer V for a client in Chicago IL. This Lead Designer - UX role is responsible for driving design excellence and strategic vision leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring design talent. The position sets design direction manages complex experience design efforts and fosters a culture of design excellence across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Define and communicate design vision and strategy for large multi-platform initiatives aligning user needs with business objectives
Mentor and develop design talent by providing coaching feedback and career guidance while maintaining high design standards
Collaborate cross-functionally with product engineering and leadership teams to advocate user-centered decision-making and manage competing priorities
Lead complex experience design initiatives ensuring consistency across omnichannel user journeys devices platforms and touchpoints
Establish and maintain design standards principles patterns and quality guidelines for scalable and maintainable solutions
Oversee high-fidelity prototyping efforts and partner with research teams to integrate user insights
Contribute to the evolution and governance of the design system including pattern development
Required Skills (Must Have)
10 years of experience with mandatory lead-level design experience
Airline industry experience
Subject matter expertise in design principles visual systems and best practices including advanced layout typography and color theory
Deep knowledge of emerging UI trends tools and technologies with the ability to evaluate and implement new approaches
Extensive experience designing for web mobile and emerging platforms
Primary Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a relevant field; advanced degree in Design HCI or a related field preferred
6-10 years of UX/UI design experience including at least 3 years in a senior or lead role
Proven experience leading and mentoring design teams
Portfolio demonstrating strategic contributions and impact on complex design projects
Strong communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders
Advanced proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud
Expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices
Demonstrated success collaborating with product research and engineering teams
Experience with design strategy planning and resource management
Ability to balance user needs technical constraints and business priorities
Strong leadership presence conflict-resolution skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in large-scale or highly complex product environments
Strong visual design expertise including typography layout and color systems
Experience with user research and usability testing methodologies
Familiarity with front-end technologies across major platforms
Warm regards
Vishal (Victor) Verma Assistant Manager
NS IT Solutions
Required Skills:
UXDESIGN STRATEGY
Key Skills
- CSS
- InVision
- Balsamiq
- HTML5
- Information Architecture
- Ux
- Usability
- Wireframing
- UI
- Axure
- Responsive Web Design
- Sketch
