UI/UX Designer

Cortex Consultants LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortex Consultants LLC in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a UI/UX Designer for a 6+ month engagement to craft intuitive, accessible experiences for web and mobile. You will collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, business analysts, developers, and end users to translate requirements into seamless interfaces.

The role covers user research, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, and high‑fidelity mockups, with a focus on responsive design and design systems throughout the SDLC to ensure

Qualifications

• Gather and analyze user requirements and business goals.
• Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability studies.
• Create personas, journey maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Design responsive, accessible interfaces for web and mobile.
• Develop high‑fidelity mockups and design specifications.
• Ensure design consistency via design systems and reusable components.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, BAs, and Dev teams through SDLC.
• Stay updated on UI/UX trends and accessibility standards.
• Work closely with developers to ensure design accuracy during implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, accessible digital experiences for web and mobile.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into UI.
• Create user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop and maintain design systems and components.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate based on feedback.

Skills

User research

UX design

Wireframing

Prototyping

Accessibility design

Design systems

Stakeholder collaboration

Usability testing

Responsive design

SDLC collaboration

Job description

Title: UI/UX Designer

Work Location: Des Moines, IA

Duration: 6+ months

Job Description:

UI/UX Designer to design intuitive, engaging, and accessible digital experiences for web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, business analysts, developers, and end users to transform business requirements into seamless user experiences.

Required Skills:

• Gather and analyze user requirements, business goals, and customer feedback.
• Conduct user research, competitor analysis, and usability studies.
• Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Design responsive and accessible user interfaces for web and mobile platforms.
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and design specifications using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Development teams throughout the SDLC.
• Ensure design consistency through design systems and reusable UI components.
• Conduct usability testing and incorporate feedback into design improvements.
• Work closely with developers during implementation to ensure design accuracy.
• Stay updated on UI/UX trends, accessibility standards, and emerging technologies.