Job Description
Join our dynamic design team in Chicago as a Contract UX/UI Designer for a 6-month part-time engagement. This hybrid role offers flexible hours while collaborating with Fortune 500 clients on digital product redesigns. You'll transform complex user journeys into intuitive interfaces using industry-standard tools. Perfect for designers seeking portfolio-building projects with competitive compensation and remote flexibility.
What We Offer: Flexible schedule (20-25 hrs/week), competitive hourly rate, mentorship from senior designers, and access to premium design software licenses.
Responsibilities
- Design user-centered interfaces for web and mobile applications
- Conduct user research and usability testing sessions
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
- Collaborate with developers to implement design systems
- Present design solutions to stakeholders and incorporate feedback
- Document design decisions and maintain design libraries
- Conduct competitive analysis and market research
Qualifications
- 3+ years of UX/UI design experience with portfolio showcasing mobile/web projects
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools
- Strong understanding of design systems and component libraries
- Experience with user research methodologies (interviews, testing)
- Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS for developer collaboration