UX / Visual Designer

MOOD; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Office access in Chicago

Annual bonus

Learning opportunities

Design tools provided

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

MOOD is seeking a UX/Visual Designer in Chicago with remote options to craft digital experiences that matter for clients across industries. You’ll blend strategic UX thinking with visually compelling design to solve real business problems.

Join a fast-paced, remote-first team where you’ll own design from research through handoff, contribute to design systems, and collaborate with developers to ship pixel-perfect interfaces. 5+ years of experience and strong Figma skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design for digital products.
• Strong portfolio showing UX process and visual design excellence.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Experience with design systems and component-based design.
• Understanding of responsive design and WCAG accessibility.
• Experience in agile/scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and information architecture.
• Design wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business goals and user needs.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

UX/UI design

Figma

Design systems

Responsive design

Accessibility WCAG

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Figma

Prototype tools

Design handoff tools

Version control

Job description

Contract-to-hire Chicago, IL / Remote $100,000 - $130,000 Posted 452 days ago

Design

OVERVIEW

Create Experiences That Matter

Join MOOD as a UX/Visual Designer to craft beautiful, intuitive digital experiences for our clients. You'll work across industries to design interfaces that not only look stunning but solve real business problems. This role is perfect for a designer who loves both the strategic thinking of UX and the creative expression of visual design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do

User Experience Design

• Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to inform design decisions
• Create user personas, journey maps, and information architecture
• Design wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes
• Collaborate with clients to understand business goals and user needs
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders

Visual Design & Brand

• Create compelling visual designs that align with brand guidelines
• Design high-fidelity mockups and production-ready assets
• Develop and maintain design systems and component libraries
• Ensure visual consistency across all digital touchpoints
• Push creative boundaries while maintaining usability
• Work closely with developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation
• Provide detailed design specifications and asset handoffs
• Participate in agile sprints and design reviews
• Collaborate with project managers to meet deadlines and budgets
• Mentor junior designers and share design best practices

Strategic Design Thinking

• Balance user needs with technical constraints and business goals
• Conduct competitive analysis and stay current with design trends
• Measure and iterate on designs based on user feedback and analytics
• Contribute to design strategy and creative direction

REQUIREMENTS

What We're Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design for digital products
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both UX process and visual design excellence
• Expert proficiency in Figma (our primary design tool)
• Experience with design systems and component-based design
• Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first principles
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design
• Experience working in agile/scrum environments

Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency in prototyping tools (Figma, Principle, or similar)
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and web development constraints
• Experience with design handoff tools and version control
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar, etc.)
• Knowledge of animation and micro-interaction design
• Experience with user testing tools and methodologies

Nice to Have

• Experience in B2B or enterprise software design
• Experience with brand identity and marketing design
• Background in field services or similar industries
• Experience with design ops and process optimization

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to handle feedback and iterate quickly
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset and ego-free approach
• Passion for creating user-centered designs

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$100,000 - $130,000 based on experience

Variable Compensation

Annual performance bonus

Benefits Package

Remote-first with optional Chicago office access

Latest Windows machine and design tools

Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Performance-based bonuses

Conference attendance and learning opportunities

SUCCESS METRICS

What Success Looks Like

• Design digital experiences that increase user engagement and satisfaction
• Establish and maintain scalable design systems for client projects
• Successfully balance multiple projects while maintaining quality standards
• Contribute to winning new business through compelling design concepts
• Become a trusted design partner for clients and internal teams

You're Our Ideal Candidate If...

You're a designer who gets excited about solving complex problems through elegant design. You can think strategically about user needs while crafting pixel-perfect interfaces. You're comfortable presenting to clients, defending your design decisions with data, and collaborating with developers to bring your vision to life. You believe that great design is both beautiful and functional, and you're always looking for ways to push creative boundaries while keeping the user at the center of every decision.