User Experience Jobs

If you thrive in a dynamic, high energy, global, results-driven analytics culture, we may have a unique career opportunity for you! One of our Fortune 500 Pharma clients is looking for a Lead Interaction Designer to join their team! You will contribute to the in the following ways: Planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and conducting user requirements analysis, task analysis, conceptual modeling, information architecture design, interaction design, and usability testing to shape concepts and seeing them through to implementation Designing and specifying user interfaces and information architecture using participatory and iterative design techniques, including observational studies, customer interviews, usability testing, and other forms of requirements discovery Producing user requirements specifications, personas, storyboards, scenarios, flowcharts, design prototypes, and design specifications that show how our digital products enhance and fit within the context of an overall experience Effectively communicating research findings, conceptual ideas, detailed design, and design rationale both verbally and visually Guiding the design process, driving decisions, giving clear feedback, tracking issues, responding positively and calmly to shifting priorities, opinions, demands and timelines with management guidance Working closely with development teams to ensure that design specifications are implemented Participating as a contributor to an interdisciplinary team that includes other designers, project management, business and brand strategists, and hardware and software developers, various external partners under supervision Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of user interface design experience Strong knowledge of user interface design processes and methodology, particularly as applied to Web and digital-based applications and consumer electronics including Agile and lean user-experience processes Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, Flash, and CSS and an understanding of the technical implications of your design recommendations A combination of strong conceptual thinking and strategic skills with an ability to understand customer needs, motivations and behaviors and translate them into actionable deliverables Expertise with design and prototyping tools such as Adobe CS, Axure, Sketch, FramerJS, and a willingness to explore new tools

Our client, one of the funnest places to work in Chicago, is seeking a UX designer to join the team at their offices downtown Chicago. Responsibilities: Work in pairs effectively with other product designers and/or other project team members that have complementary skills Immerse in the details of a project, working on one engagement at a time Manage the end to end user experience process on engagements Conduct appropriate user research and analysis methods to answer the research questions at hand Create high quality UX deliverables which deliver on product outcomes Create rapid iterations of design prototypes that can be frequently tested and validated with users Produce materials for clients and developers, including user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, live style guides, and assets. Contribute to and promote on-going enhancement of the UX design methodologies Requirements: Ability to work well in a highly collaborative, team-based environment Ability to design and envision experiences iteratively in a lean environment Maintain a user-centred approach in design perspective and practice Guide product decisions through user research, customer development, and iterative feedback loops Ability to manage senior project stakeholders (internal & client) to help shape, define and manage ongoing expectations throughout the project lifecycle Familiarity with UX trends, methodologies and expert skill with UX tools. Experience in developing rapid prototypes Have an entrepreneurial spirit and aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe is the right product based on user feedback Open to feedback and engages in active listening Have an interest in innovation and an unquenchable thirst to continually learn new technologies and design skills/methods within the digital space Bachelor’s degree or higher in design, computer science, information sciences, psychology, human factors and or HCI preferred Proficiency in at least two of the following UX disciplines: User Research, Interaction Design/Information Architecture, Visual Design or Front-end development Have experience designing full-service consumer and business applications Solid understanding of the user-centered design process Have experience working independently with clients or stakeholders and demonstrable experience of building successful business relationships Strong communication skills. Have the ability to present and explain design decisions to team, users and stakeholders Apply today!

Onward Search is on the hunt for a UI/ UX Designer to join our start-up fashion client for a freelance assignment that starts immediately. JOB SUMMARY: You'll report to the Art Director, and work with the digital team on the design of our client's e-commerce journey. You will design all consumer-facing digital directives (email templates, digital marketing assets, statements. RESPONSIBILITIES: Interface layout and design Interaction design Wireframes, prototyping, templates, and layouts User testing and personas Design of digital marketing assets, emails and ads REQUIREMENTS: 3+ years experience E-commerce preferred Must have an elevated aesthetic and have a high-attention to detail Must be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite Ideal candidates are fluent in HTML/ CSS Must be a hard-worker and have a positive attitude Apply today to learn more about this role and talk with a recruiter!

Onward Search has an exciting opportunity for a Senior UX Designer to join our client, a global leader in robotic process automation.  This is a full-time position located in the South Bay that kicks-off ASAP! JOB SUMMARY: This position will report to the Manager of User-Centered Design and offers the opportunity to work on a variety of design challenges (desktop, cloud, and mobile), and shape the future of the entire product line.  The person will work closely with UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineering to deliver an engaging user experience for their customers. RESPONSIBILITIES: Execute Interaction design as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Products include rich desktop applications as well as responsive web applications Help to write and proof UI text Relentless attention to detail and consistency Partner with the UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineering to conceive, plan, and deliver effective UX solutions within a given area of the logged-in application Participate as an influential player to guide the UX vision, maintain consistency, and help build our design culture REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience 4-5+ years of experience as a member of a User Experience Design team participating in the complete product development lifecycle of several successfully launched web and/or software applications Diverse industry experience (corporate, software, web, agency) a plus Experience working with cross-functional teams such as user research, product management, and engineering Experience with application design and keen grasp of web design principles Ability to present cohesive design approaches to a non-design audience including business, product, and technology teams Ability to prioritize and manage work to adhere to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, careful attention to detail, as well as ability to grasp multiple product requirements Ability to create information architecture diagrams, wire frames, prototypes, and screen flows Apply today, we look forward to reviewing your resume and talking with you!

Onward Search is currently looking for a UX/Product Designer to work within telecommunication industry. In this role, you will help shape our products around user needs to create engaging and intuitive user interfaces. You will be responsible UX/UI design, UX research, strategy, testing across multiple platforms, web, mobile, and other digital delivery platforms. Must have: 5+ years of experience as a UX/Product Designer Must have experience with UX research, strategy, testing, product design, web and mobile across multiple platforms Must have demonstrated skills in graphic applications, HTML development tools and other applicable authoring tools Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Graphic Design, or related field Must have experience with HTML, CSS, Sketch, Invision and Adobe Creative Suite Please apply today with your Portfolio!

Onward Search has an exciting opportunity for a Visual Designer to join a global leader in robotic process automation company. We are looking for a Visual Designer who will work in the User-Centered-Design Team. You will work closely with UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineering to deliver an engaging user experience to our customers. This position will report to the Manager of User-Centered Design and offers the opportunity to work on a variety of design challenges (desktop, cloud, and mobile), and shape the future of the entire product line. This is a full-time position located in the South Bay that kicks-off ASAP! Responsibilities: Execute Visual design as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Products include rich desktop applications coupled with responsive web design for cloud-based components and mobile Help to write and proof UI text Relentless attention to detail and consistency Partner with UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineering to conceive, plan, and deliver effective UX solutions within a given area of the logged-in web application Participate as an influential player to guide the UX vision, maintain consistency, and help build our design culture Be awesome, professional, and a joy to work with! Qualifications: Visual Designer with a lean towards front-end tech skills 2 - 4 years of experience as a key member of a User-Centered-Design team participating in the complete product development lifecycle of successfully launched web and/or software applications An experienced designer with strong visual & production background that can translate high-fidelity concepts into testable web and mobile components Self-driven with the ability to work quickly alongside product and engineering team to deliver production-ready assets within an agile environment A system thinker, creating designs within existing visual guidelines. Also understanding and experience with developing UI and visual language elements (typography, composition, color, iconography, and information organization) Strong communication skills, with the ability to advocate and be the voice of our customer within our product-development process Sufficient technical knowledge to collaborate effectively with development teams. Ideally, we are also looking for someone with front-end development experience (HTML/CSS/basic JavaScript) A team player who enjoys collaborating within a cross-disciplinary team Degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ready to show off your design skills to a larger audience? Imagine designing a product that will be used by associates and customers across the globe. At our eCommerce client, you can have that opportunity! What you'll do: Think visually: Translate concepts into customer flows, journey maps, and wireframes Design and deliver wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for multiple devices and interfaces Inspire and bring new ideas to the team through staying in the know of current design trends Design for big data and find solutions that to improve the daily lives of our associates Participate in design critiques by presenting your work, capturing feedback, and giving constructive feedback on your peer’s work Work within WM established design guidelines and collaborate with team members to ensure consistency across designs Provide mentorship to less experienced designers Understand technical limitations Produce handoff ready work for tech team, including producing redlines and capturing assets Work with tech team to ensure designs are being implemented correctly and give feedback Prepare and present work to team, partners, and leadership Think conceptually: Apply a user-centered approach to requirements and interdependencies to develop engaging interfaces Meet with key business and tech partners to collect requirements Collaborate and brainstorm with team to understand, identify, and take on complex business requirements and user needs Think empathetically: Conduct user research and facilitate interviews and testing to find end user’s issues and needs Analyze and interpret your research to inform your designs Looking for someone who: Is excited to be part of a fun and close-knit team, always learning and collaborating with other designers to deliver a cohesive associate centered experience Is an excellent teammate Has a sense of humor Enjoys coffee / breakfast hangouts and team outings

If you are an experienced UI/UX Designer, we have an opportunity for you with one of our growing clients. RESPONSIBILITIES: You will work with the design and web teams to design and develop useful information architectures that address the requirements of users while meeting brand and business goals You will interpret strategy, build wireframes, incorporate existing UX designs and use prototypes at various stages to test designs REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of Web Design experience Familiarity with front-end development, HTML, CSS Understanding of visual design principles; graphic design, layout, typography, and color Knowledge of branding and following style guidelines Strong communication skills Experience designing across multiple platforms If you have the experience and skills, please apply now to talk with a recruiter!  

Onward Search is looking for a UI Designer with Motion Graphics Animation skills to join our entertainment client for a long-term contract position that starts immediately. JOB SUMMARY: You'll report to the Associate Director and be responsible for working with UI and UX leads, designers, to build high-quality UI Designs for different digital products featuring motion graphics design and animation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Brainstorming, ideation, rapid-prototyping, and other problem-solving with the UX and visual designers, engineers and other stakeholders Help create animated visuals for new product feature-sets, help with creating digital prototypes of new products, and create new patterns to be used on existing products Advocate for the motion design process through projects as they get implemented REQUIREMENTS: 2+ years experience of UI Design for digital products, web, mobile, etc. Experience animating motion graphics in AE with a preference for candidates who have created animated mock-ups, prototypes for digital Must have a online portfolio outlining the latest in UI design principles and have a strong background in animation Must be proficient in Adobe Design Suite, Sketch, and be proficient in AE Rapid Prototyping skills are a plus. C4D Skills are a plus If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and we'll be in touch!

Our client, a major entertainment studio, is seeking an Interaction Designer to join their team. You will report to the Senior Manager, User Experience and be responsible for: Assume the role of the user’s voice in cross-functional group in order to help to define product requirements Execute innovative interaction design concepts in a fast-paced environment while always keeping user needs at the forefront Advise and collaborate with Lead UX designers, engineers and researchers to refine user interactions from concept to release Strategize, brainstorm and define approaches that optimize design implementation Proactively look for opportunities for reuse, adhere to the interaction style guide and interaction uniformity within and across projects Contribute and execute against the current design strategy and direction Ensure the delivery of designs and prototypes are appropriate for the engineering team Create new designs, including but not limited to user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes Communicate design intent to both internal and external teams clearly rationalize and justify design work and advocate for users’ needs Collaborate with, and develop mutual respect and trust with, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Engineers Participate in user experience research and usability studies Rapidly iterate on development of prototypes based on input from user testing findings Translate complex business requirements to intuitive, usable and efficient enterprise products Ensure that our products are intuitive, accessible and usable to internal employees Musts: Experience with design and lead the UI construction for complex projects with a broad scope and evolving objectives Strong technical background and ability to work closely with varying team members from Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts to Lead User Experience Designers Seeking a well-rounded individual, organized, and extremely collaborative with strong interaction, visual, and problem-solving abilities Passion for simplifying a complex problem space, and a desire to craft delightful, useful, and efficient experiences for users Past experience contributing to the overall product strategy through concept generation, prototyping and close collaboration with the Lead UX. Portfolio that show projects that have been crafted, showing conducting experiments with real users to validate and improve the experience Working alongside talented and friendly team of UX designers, product owners and engineers who are bringing great design into the enterprise space