Our client, a leader in the aviation space, is seeking a Senior UX Designer to join their team on an ongoing contract basis in Downtown Chicago. In this role, you will be supporting the ‘shop team, and working closely on design for flight purchasing for both the app and .com site. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week on site and includes health benefits.
Job Description
- The Senior UX Designer will help lead the design and definition as a key contributor to the Core UX team, responsible for integrating human-centered practices in unpacking and improving the digital customer experience across all stages of the travel journey.
- The Core UX team supports defining the client’s digital product strategy and providing the leadership to execute on that strategy with the help of a cross-functional mission-based teams.
- They are looking for an empathic, passionate curious designer who celebrates delivering high-quality solutions and thrives for innovation in a collaborative environment.
You Will
PLAN & CONCEPT
Visualize ideas using professional design tools as well as sticky notes, sketch boards, whiteboard markers or whatever tools are necessary to rapidly work through ideation and move to the next stageInitiate and respond to ideas for innovation / improvements based on research, analysis, and competitive reviewsIdentify user needs and business requirementsSubstantiate design approach with analysis & projections for improvementsDESIGN & REFINE
Ensure digital customer touch points become and remain consistent with the client’s user experience and brand standardsDevelop intuitive, usable, and engaging interactionsDrive the design of next generation, navigation schemes, patterns, components and templates across the company’s products, insuring a consistent, appealing, and dynamic customer experience.Create low and high fidelity interactive prototypes adhering to a rapid, iterative and collaborative processWork with usability researchers to design test plans and iterate designs throughout user testing. Translate usability research findings into design improvements.DEFINE & COMMUNICATE
Create final design deliverables through appropriately detailed design specifications including : process flows, wireframes, storyboards, high and low fidelity mockups, red-lines and prototypesPresent design work to the user experience team, product team, and executives for review and feedbackCollaborate with cross-functional teams as well as the larger UX team and business partners throughout the design processCommunicate harmoniously with multiple stakeholders to synthesize, review design project progress, and incorporate feedback appropriately with a user-centered focusDuring implementation phase respond to day-to-day questions from developers, product managers & project managersWork with QA to identify, document, and verify bug fixesProvide guidance and mentor junior designersYou Have
Top 5 Skill Sets
Strong UX .Com and App Experience
Experience with creating micro interactions
Innovative design approach
Strong accessibility experience
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to have skills or certifications
Masters in UX design
Accessibility standards
Education & Experience
BA / BS or equivalent work experience required5 years professional UX design experience requiredKnowledge / Skills
Solid grasp of web design principles and a good understanding of front-end web technologies requiredExcellent understanding of user experience design for the Web, mobile, and touch devices requiredAbility to coordinate, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere with minimal supervision requiredExperience in writing detailed design specifications (IA, work flow, page functionality and layout, etc.), which technology developers use to build the product requiredMust be a self-starter that can create schedules and define scope of work even when there are no clear requirements and direction requiredStrong ability to communicate your design, defend your design decisions, and respond quickly to business needs requiredProven ability to set the design direction for your projects and to collaborate with other designers working in the space requiredA team player who can easily adapt in a rapidly changing environment requiredOther
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationsReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionLogistics :
Preferred Hours of work : 9 to 5 pm CSTWork Location : Downtown, ChicagoWork Schedule : Hybrid, 2-3 days a week onsiteWill this person have to travel? Yes, 10 to 20%Will they be reimbursed for travel? yesInterview Process : 3 Video Interviews with UX TeamPortfolio : RequiredTimeline to hire : As soon as the right candidate is identifiedContract Duration : OngoingPay Rate : $60-78 per hour - W2 OnlyThe specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.
Salary : $60 - $78
