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UX / Visual Designer

DesignFigmaUI/UXDesign Systems
Contract-to-hire Chicago, IL / Remote $100,000 - $130,000 Posted 187 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

Collaboration & Implementation

  • 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

  • Translate business objectives into design solutions
  • 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
  • Motion design or video editing skills
  • Experience with brand identity and marketing design
  • Background in field services or similar industries
  • Illustration or icon design skills
  • 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

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary

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

Variable Compensation

Annual performance bonus

Benefits Package

Generous unlimited PTO policy
Remote-first with optional Chicago office access
Professional development budget ($3,000/year)
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.

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