UX/UI Designer Job at Ravin IT Solutions in Elk Grove Village

UX/UI Designer (Contractor)

Chicago ONLY

Are you a talented UX/UI designer with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences? We're looking for a Contractor who lives specifically in Chicago to join our clients team on a long-term contract basis. Please note: We will not consider applicants outside of Chicago or those willing to relocate. This is a full-on in-market role, so we need someone who is already based in Chicago!

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:

• Work with top-tier clients in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful design solutions
• Play a key role in creating desktop and responsive web applications for an established organization
• Long-term contract position with room for growth and innovation

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in UX, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, HCI, or a related field
• 1-5 years of professional UX/UI experience in an enterprise or agency setting
• Expertise in designing desktop and responsive web applications
• Proficient in industry-standard UI tools like Figma, Sketch, InVision, Abstract, Zeplin, etc.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into digestible design solutions
• Hands-on experience working with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and clients to bring their needs to life
• A portfolio that showcases your ability to solve real-world design problems (Include a URL to your work for consideration)

Bonus Points for:

• Experience with established design systems
• Familiarity with storyboarding, data visualizations, animation, and conducting usability studies
• Financial services experience (Not required, but would be a plus!)

Your Role:

• Be the champion for user-centered design across all projects
• Conduct discovery sessions to uncover user needs with teams and clients
• Rapidly generate and communicate design concepts using sketches, digital prototypes, or motion examples
• Work within an established design system while ensuring brand alignment
• Incorporate feedback from business teams, clients, and product teams to refine and deliver high-impact design solutions
• Deliver production-ready UI designs, collaborating closely with developers to bring the experience to life