Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently seeking an experienced UX Content Designer for a remote opportunity based out of Chicago, Illinois. This is a long-term, remote contract role.

As a UX Content Designer, you will play a key role in ensuring digital content is user-centric, easy to navigate, and aligned with design best practices. Your focus will be on optimizing content across various digital platforms while maintaining consistency with brand guidelines and accessibility standards. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to create seamless and intuitive user experiences.

The application deadline for this role is 07/09/2025.

UX Content Designer Responsibilities:

• Optimize content across multiple channels, devices, and touchpoints to meet user needs and enterprise standards.

• Leverage data science and UX research to understand user behaviors, identify opportunities, and minimize friction.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including designers, product managers, accessibility experts, and stakeholders—to shape positive user experiences.

• Develop user stories, guide content priorities, and own content reviews and iterations across stakeholders.

• Ensure consistent voice and tone, adding content directly to wireframes using tools like Figma.

• Lead content design workshops and critiques to refine and elevate user experiences.

UX Content Designer Qualifications:

• A portfolio that can show product writing work on mobile apps, digital products, and service design.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, English, Journalism, or a related field (preferred).

• Over 5 years of experience in UX writing, UX design, or content design.

• At least 2 years of experience with Agile and lean UX practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in UX wireframing, UX flows, and prototyping tools such as Figma and Miro.

• Experience in regulated industries such as pharmacy or healthcare is a plus.

• Familiarity with enterprise content management systems and usability testing.

• Experience working in large organizations or at an enterprise level (preferred).

• Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and regulatory writing constraints (preferred).

• Expertise with taxonomy, design systems, and content management systems (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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