Senior User Experience Designer

PTR Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) after 60 days

PTO/sick leave

Job summary

PTR Global in Downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior UX Designer to join the Core UX team on a long-term contract basis. You will shape best-in-class digital customer experiences across the travel journey, with focus on consumer-facing web, native mobile, and eCommerce experiences.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of UX experience, a strong portfolio of consumer web/mobile work, and a collaborative approach to partner with Product, Engineering, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX/Product Design experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Strong portfolio of consumer-facing web and native mobile work.
• Experience with eCommerce, transactional, booking, or loyalty experiences.
• Experience designing at scale with design systems and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end experiences across web and mobile apps.
• Create intuitive interactions and micro-interactions.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Contribute to scalable components within design systems.
• Translate research and business requirements into design solutions.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Research, and stakeholders.
• Present design decisions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Incorporate usability testing and feedback into iterations.
• Ensure alignment with brand, UX, and accessibility standards.

Skills

UX design

Consumer-facing web/mobile

Design systems

Prototyping

Interaction design

usability testing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Accessibility best practices

Job description

Our client, a leader in the aviation space, is seeking a Senior UX Designer to join their Core UX team on a long-term contract basis in Downtown Chicago. You will help shape best-in-class digital customer experiences across the travel journey, with a focus on consumer-facing web, native mobile, and eCommerce experiences.

The ideal candidate brings strong visual and interaction design skills, experience designing large-scale consumer products, and an innovative approach to creating intuitive, engaging digital experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end customer experiences across responsive web and native mobile applications
• Create intuitive interactions and micro-interactions that elevate the customer experience
• Develop user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and interactive prototypes
• Design navigation patterns, components, and scalable experiences within established design systems
• Translate research, analytics, and business requirements into thoughtful design solutions
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Research, and business stakeholders
• Present and communicate design decisions to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Incorporate usability testing and customer feedback into design iterations
• Ensure experiences meet brand, UX, and accessibility standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX/Product Design experience; 8+ years preferred
• Strong experience designing consumer-facing .com and native mobile applications
• Experience with eCommerce, transactional, shopping, booking, loyalty, or similar consumer experiences
• Strong visual and interaction design skills, including micro-interactions
• Portfolio demonstrating polished UI, end-to-end UX thinking, and consumer web/mobile work
• Experience with design systems, responsive design, and prototyping
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design best practices
• Experience collaborating closely with Product and Engineering

Logistics

• Location: Downtown Chicago
• Hours: 9 AM–5 PM CST
• Interview Process: 1–2+ video interviews with the UX team
• Portfolio: Required prior to interview
• Duration: Long-term/ongoing contract
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No C2C.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) after 60 days, plus applicable PTO/sick leave
• Pay Rate: $75–85/hour DOE - W2 Only

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) contributions, as well as applicable PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by state or local law.