Lead UI/UX Designer – Strategy, Design Systems & Mentorship

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

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.