UI/UX Designer (Enterprise Applications) Location: Chicago, IL (Preferred) | Peoria, IL | Denver, CO Schedule: Hybrid Duration: 12-Month Contract Compensation: $60-$67/hr
Overview
We are seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer to join a product-focused team responsible for designing complex enterprise applications and workflow-driven digital experiences. This role will partner closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Engineers, and stakeholders to create intuitive, user-centered solutions that improve customer and user experiences across large-scale digital platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end user experiences for enterprise applications and complex digital systems.
- Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, mockups, and design specifications using Figma.
- Conduct user research, journey mapping, persona development, and usability evaluations.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective UX solutions.
- Participate in design reviews, workshops, and planning sessions.
- Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices.
- Present design concepts, rationale, and tradeoffs to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Contribute to the evolution of design systems, customer experience strategies, and UX standards.
- Balance user needs, business objectives, and technical constraints when developing solutions.
- Support developers with design handoff documentation and implementation guidance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- 3+ years of UX design experience focused on enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, or complex workflow-based systems.
- Strong proficiency with Figma.
- Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, journey maps, personas, and user flows.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience collaborating with product and engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing large-scale enterprise systems or internal business applications.
- Experience working within established design systems.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and user-centered design methodologies.
- Experience facilitating workshops, design reviews, and stakeholder presentations.
- Exposure to Figma AI, Figma Make, and advanced prototyping capabilities.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to accept feedback.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain design decisions.
- Experience navigating complex business and technical environments.
- Passion for creating intuitive, scalable user experiences.
Important Note
A UX portfolio is required for consideration. Candidates should be prepared to walk through a Figma project and explain their design process, decisions, and business impact during the interview process.
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