UX Designer (TEMPORARY)

About Us

iCrossing is a Hearst-backed marketing and technology partner built for how brands grow today. Asoutcomes architects we bring together strategy media experience engineering data and AI to build connected digital systems that improve performance strengthen customer experiences and support measurable business growth.

Our work is grounded in data-backed strategy modern digital visibility and connected execution. We help brands perform now while transforming for what is next designing platforms content media and operating models that help them move faster learn smarter and scale what works.

At iCrossing youll work with teams across marketing technology and experience to solve complex client challenges with strategic breadth and executional depth. As part of Hearst we combine agency agility with access to powerful data insights audiences content and technology capabilities.

About this job

Youll bring UX research and design thinking to some of the worlds best brands ensuring our design solutions are built from a user-focused perspective while meeting our clients goals. Youll work with a cross-functional team of experts to solve a variety of UX Strategy and Design challenges across different client accounts and industries from small digital experiences to large app or website designs. Youll also get trained in the latest innovative approaches to CX UX and design to ensure that you bring the latest thinking to your work.

What youll do

• Play a hands-on UX design role to deliver world-class experiences for global brands through the creation of wireframes sitemaps information architecture and other UX design deliverables.

• Collaborate with internal strategy UX development and project management teams throughout the life cycle of an engagement to ensure success.

• Participate in customer and experience research efforts and then translate customer needs into definition-providing deliverables like customer journey maps personas and experience roadmaps.

• Participate in the planning execution and evaluation of usability and user testing efforts.

• Participate in the presentation of your design work with guidance and leadership from Design Directors and other team members.

Who you are

• Have a variety of experience in aspects of UX Design such as information architecture wireframing prototyping and have real-world work to prove it.

• Participated in conducting UX Research activities such as user interviews concept testing card sorting surveys usability testing etc.

• Clear and effective communication about your design ideas and solutions when presenting them to others.

• Ability to utilize data-driven consumer insights to develop compelling user experience design solutions.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Able to prioritize and manage work adhering to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to take constructive criticism and build on it.

• Able to function both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Experience with design and collaboration tools such as Figma Miro and Adobe Suite.

• Experience with usability and user testing tools such as Optimal and User Testing is a plus.

• Portfolio displaying experience playing a user experience design role in the creation of world-class digital experiences required.

The estimated hourly rate for this position in Chicago is between $52-$62. For New York Citythe estimated hourly rate for this position is between $57-$69. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media advertising tech fashion lifestyle and publishing shaping the future of these dynamic industries.

• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.

• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.

• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.