Aisle Rocket is hiring: Freelance Senior UI/UX Designer in Chicago

At Aisle Rocket, our work is fueled by data, ignited by creativity and driven by results. We are a cross-functional agency creating world-class customer journeys. The Aisle Rocket crew is represented by diverse talents, backgrounds and expertise, and we have one goal: to deliver breakthrough ideas and brand experiences that drive emotional connections and measurable impact.

We are looking to hire a Freelance Senior UI/UX Designer to start late March / early April 2025. In this role, you’ll craft compelling user-centered designs and guide the digital design process. The ideal candidate believes design solutions should be rooted in strategic thought and have a passion for developing experiences that both serve the user and align with business goals. This role is hybrid to our Chicago or St. Joseph, MI office.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Prototype: Create UI comps, interactive prototypes, pattern sets, design specs, and assets for a variety of deliverables.
• Build and Maintain Design Systems: Reinforce usage of existing UI elements and design systems while driving future evolution.
• User-Centered Design: Deliver user-centric designs by providing strategic direction and innovative ideas.
• Experience Design: Ensure design elements work harmoniously with content to create a seamless and engaging user experience.
• Strategic Perspective: Develop wireframes, user journeys, and user flows to optimize user experience.
• Advocate for the User: Proactively identify UX/UI solutions that address both user needs and business goals, going beyond the initial brief.
• Communication and Presentation: Present work to internal stakeholders with a strong storytelling POV, rationale and connection to the client brief.
• Take an active role in presenting UX/UI strategies, solutions and designs to clients – clearly articulating how design decisions meet user needs and business objectives.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of digital UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio highlighting prototypes, comps, and visual design projects.
• Must be available to start freelancing late March / early April 2025.
• Understanding of content management systems capabilities to ensure designs are implemented within technical constraints and align with final production requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with a variety of design tools including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or equivalent.
• Understanding of Design Principals: A clear understanding of UI & UX design principles and best practices.
• Agile Experience: Previous experience working in design sprints or in an Agile environment.
• Soft Skills: Savvy flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Self-Starter: Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines autonomously.
• Analytical Skills: Obsessive curiosity about how users interact with digital experiences driving optimization.
• Communication Skills: An expert grasp of language to create clear communication for any audience – from consumers to trade experts.

Aisle Rocket is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aisle Rocket recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other protected groups covered by federal, state or local laws.