TITLE: UX/UI Designer 3

TYPE: Contract, W2 or C2C

LENGTH: 12mos contract to start, likely extensions. Potential to convert to Direct-Hire.

LOCATION: Westminster, CO or Peoria, IL - Hybrid ( 3 days per week onsite)

RATE: $45ph W2 Benefits (Swoon covers 50% of cost) OR C2C/Self-Corp $50ph

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced UX/UI Designer to join their dynamic team in supporting the development of the VisionLink internal application. This role is perfect for someone with a balanced mix of UX and UI design expertise, particularly focused on designing for internal teams rather than eCommerce platforms. As a key player in this team, you will have the opportunity to transform stakeholder requirements into innovative, functional designs while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure top-notch execution throughout the design process.

About the Company:

Join a forward-thinking design group within the digital arm of a Fortune 100 company — the world's largest manufacturer of construction equipment. Here, you will work on innovative projects with a supportive team that operates with a startup mentality, offering a unique chance to contribute to groundbreaking products with a global impact. This role provides exposure to new and exciting challenges, significant skill development opportunities, and a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Use design tools and processes, including wireframes, prototypes, personas, and journey maps, to transform digital solutions from concept to completion in collaboration with stakeholders and team members (70% of the role).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly meet with stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather and understand requirements, translating them into impactful design solutions. Collaborate with the research team as needed.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of all design deliverables, taking ownership of the design’s execution from concept through to completion.
• Project Management: Participate in design sprints and workshops, manage design work in progress, and maintain communication with the engineering team to ensure designs are implemented accurately before release.
• Voice of Customer Advocacy: Represent the voice of the customer while balancing business needs and technical constraints (15% of the role).
• Feature Design and Definition: Help define features and collaborate on user research to drive successful project delivery and align with business goals (15% of the role)

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience: 5 years in UX/UI design, with proven experience taking business requirements through the design process to develop innovative solutions.
• Tools: Proficient in Figma.
• Design Skills: Expertise in creating wireframes, prototypes, personas, journey maps, and other design artifacts. Ability to balance customer needs with business objectives.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to present design ideas and collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with equipment monitoring or telematics (e.g., data collected from vehicles, GPS) is a plus.
• Specialized Skills: Knowledge of 3D interaction design and experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

Portfolio Requirements:

• A robust portfolio demonstrating a range of UX/UI design projects, including sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and final outcomes.
• Clear examples showing your role and contributions to each project, with visual clarity and a compelling narrative.

Why Join Us?

Become a part of a cutting-edge design group where you’ll work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible. This is an opportunity to collaborate with a passionate team in a startup-like environment within a global leader, contributing to the creation of impactful digital solutions.

Application Process:

• Interview Process: Two rounds via Microsoft Teams, including a panel interview.
• Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Westminster, Colorado, or Peoria, Illinois offices). Candidates seeking 100% remote work will not be considered.