Lead UI/UX Designer

Galaxy i technologies Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Galaxy i technologies Inc is seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer in Chicago, with over 10 years of experience in UI/UX design. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end UX design lifecycle, driving strategy that aligns with business goals and user needs.

Responsibilities include conducting user research, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring high-quality design implementation. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and expertise in tools like Figma and Adobe XD.

This opportunity is a W2 contract position with immediate interviews available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating complex problem-solving and end-to-end design ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UX design lifecycle.
• Drive design strategy aligned with business goals.
• Conduct advanced user research and usability testing.
• Mentor and guide junior designers.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders.

Skills

UI/UX design

User Experience research methodologies

Information architecture

Interaction design

Visual design

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Prototyping tools (Framer, Axure, InVision)

HTML

CSS

Job description

******W2 CONTRACT ONLY***W2 CONTRACT ONLY***W2 CONTRACT ONLY******

100% Closure & Long-term project, Immediate Interview Surely

Job Title: Lead UI/UX Designer

Location: Chicago,IL

Contract: w2 Contract / c2c Contract

Job Description

Lead end-to-end UX design lifecycle: research | ideation | wireframing | prototyping | and final UI delivery. Drive design strategy aligned with business goals and user needs. Conduct advanced user research | usability testing | and heuristic evaluations. Define and evolve design systems | UI standards | and component libraries for scalability. Mentor and guide junior designers ensuring design quality and consistency. Collaborate with product managers | developers | and stakeholders to shape product vision. Translate complex workflows into simple, intuitive experiences. Use data | user insights | and analytics to optimize design decisions. Advocate for accessibility | usability | and inclusive design principles. Ensure high-quality implementation by working closely with engineering teams. Stay current with emerging design trends, tools, and technologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field. 10+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design. Strong portfolio demonstrating complex problem-solving and end-to-end design ownership.

• Expertise in UI research methodologies, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design.
• Advanced proficiency in tools: Figma (preferred), Adobe XD / Sketch, Prototyping tools (Framer, Axure, InVision).
• Deep understanding of design systems and scalability, responsive and mobile-first design, accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end frameworks.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams or large-scale projects.
• Exposure to enterprise products, SaaS platforms, or domain-specific systems (e.g., BFSI, healthcare).
• Familiarity with data-driven design and A/B testing.
• Experience collaborating with global teams.

Leadership & Strategic Competencies

• Strategic thinking and product mindset.
• Design leadership and mentorship.
• Stakeholder influence and decision-making.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills.
• Data-driven problem solving.

Tools & Technologies

• Design: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD
• Prototyping: Framer, Axure, InVision
• Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Miro, Notion
• User Research & Analytics: Hotjar, Maze, Google Analytics

Key Deliverables

• High-fidelity UI designs and interactive prototypes.
• Design systems and reusable components.
• UX research reports and usability test outcomes.
• Product journey maps and wireframes.
• Design documentation and developer handoff specs.

Skills: Digital: User Experience (UX), Digital: User Experience Design (UXD)/ Visual Design

Experience Required: 10 & Above

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