Senior Ux/ui Designer

TEK Systems; North Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

TEK Systems is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to shape the experience and design vision for internal AI and GenAI products. You will collaborate with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders to translate complex processes into intuitive interfaces across the SDLC and IT delivery lifecycle.

You will lead research, create journeys, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs, while establishing design systems and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping UX for AI/GenAI products in enterprise settings.
• Ability to influence in a large, matrixed environment and drive outcomes.
• Experience with regulated or Fortune 500 enterprises and large-scale transformations.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the UX vision, strategy, and design standards for internal AI and GenAI products.
• Partner with AI/ML leaders, product teams, and business stakeholders to translate complex business processes into intuitive user experiences.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, workflow analysis, and persona development to deeply understand end-user needs.
• Design user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity experiences that simplify complex AI-driven workflows.
• Create scalable design solutions that support adoption of AI capabilities across the organization.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and successful implementation.
• Lead design discussions and influence product direction through a user-centered design approach.
• Establish and maintain design systems, interaction standards, and UX best practices.
• Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to identify process inefficiencies and automation opportunities.
• Measure user engagement, usability, and adoption to continuously improve product experiences.

Skills

UX design

Design

Figma

Product design

User experience

Ui design

Visual design

Stakeholder Management

UX Strategy

Adobe Creative Suite

Life science

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description

Our client is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to help shape the experience, interaction models, and overall design vision for a growing portfolio of internal AI and Generative AI products. This individual will play a key role in defining how employees interact with next-generation tools designed to improve efficiency, automate workflows, and enhance decision-making across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and broader IT Delivery Lifecycle.

Reporting directly to the Director of AI/ML Delivery, this person will work closely with product owners, project leads, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand current delivery processes, identify opportunities for automation, and create intuitive user experiences that drive adoption and measurable business outcomes.

This role is ideal for a strategic UX leader who combines exceptional design capabilities with strong business acumen, organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the UX vision, strategy, and design standards for internal AI and GenAI products.
• Partner with AI/ML leaders, product teams, and business stakeholders to translate complex business processes into intuitive user experiences.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, workflow analysis, and persona development to deeply understand end-user needs.
• Design user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity experiences that simplify complex AI-driven workflows.
• Create scalable design solutions that support adoption of AI capabilities across the organization.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and successful implementation.
• Lead design discussions and influence product direction through a user-centered design approach.
• Establish and maintain design systems, interaction standards, and UX best practices.
• Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to identify process inefficiencies and automation opportunities.
• Measure user engagement, usability, and adoption to continuously improve product experiences.

Skills

Ux design, Design, Figma, Product design, User experience, Ui design, Visual design, Stakeholder Management, UX Strategy, adobe creative suite, life science

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority in large, matrixed environment
• Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives
• Experience working within highly regulated or large Fortune 500 enterprises

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.