UI/UX Designer

Accord Technologies Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a UI/UX Designer with 8+ years in UX research to translate findings into actionable UI design and collaborate across teams.

You will clarify user needs, lead research-driven design, and contribute to prototypes, specs, and UX strategy for cross-functional partners. Strong communication and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in HCI, Human Factors, Psychology or related UX field or substitute 2–3 years of experience.
• 8+ years UX Research experience in corporate or B2B environments.
• Strong UI design knowledge and graphic design theory.
• Experience producing UI specs and prototypes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Portfolio demonstrating process and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Translate research and test findings into prioritized UI design recommendations.
• Clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for interactions.
• Demonstrate understanding of research methodologies and facilitate research.
• Integrate user research into product designs and design practices.
• Communicate prototype requirements to design teams for testing and iteration.
• Document goals, themes, and behaviors for downstream UI teams.
• Create UX artifacts (journey maps, storyboards, user flows).
• Document overall UX strategy to be reused by partners.

Skills

Empathy methods

Adaptive thinking

UI design

Prototype tools

Project management

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. or higher in UX-related field

Tools

UI layout tools

Job description

Job Title: UI/UX Designer

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: W2 Contract

Required Education

• B.S. or higher in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or other UX-related field - or substitute additional 2 3 years of experience.


• 8+ years of experience in UX Research and knowledge of user experience best practices desired, preferably within a corporate environment or B2B environment.

Technical Skills (Required)

• 8+ years of experience with a focus on:


• Empathy Methods of organization and synthesis of both stakeholder and user sentiment. How much is captured from opportunities to empathize, how it is used, and whether they listen with openness to learn.


• Adaptive Thinking Ability to quickly pivot with changing requirements and understandings of the product. Challenges seen as learning opportunities; works with others with openness to change, but also able to confidently make decisions of their own.


• Thorough understanding of UI best practices, UI design, and essential graphic design theory.


• Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.


• Experience and proficiency in UI layout, spec, and prototyping tools.


• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.


• Portfolio demonstrating expertise and ability to articulate process.

Technical Skills (Desired)

• Project management experience.


• Outstanding communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills.


• Exceptional data storytelling capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs.


• Clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experience.


• Demonstrate understanding of research methodologies and experience facilitating research.


• Integrate user research into product designs and design practices.


• Communicate with designers on prototype requirements to test and iterate.


• Document key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teams.


• Create shareable UX artifacts based on the team's research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows, etc.).


• Document the overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, and more) that will be leveraged across all downstream partners.


• Prioritize research needs/backlog based on product roadmap.