User Experience Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL

A User Experience (UX) Designer in the technology industry is responsible for enhancing user satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure provided in the interaction with a product. They work closely with product teams and stakeholders to understand the goals and objectives of the product, conducting user and market research, designing wireframes, prototypes, and mockups, and testing designs through user testing. They play a crucial role in ensuring that the product meets the users' needs in the most effective and enjoyable way.

Essential skills required for a UX Designer include proficiency in design software like Adobe XD or Sketch, knowledge of wireframing and prototyping, UX writing, visual communication, interaction design, and information architecture. They also need strong problem-solving skills, empathy for users, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. Certifications like Certified User Experience Designer, Interaction Design Foundation Certification, or a UX Design Certification from General Assembly can enhance a candidate's credibility. Prior to becoming a UX Designer, one might have roles such as a Graphic Designer, Web Designer, or User Interface (UI) Designer.

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User Experience Researcher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Facilitate workshops and presentations to share research findings and drive user-centered design solutions....

Senior UX Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Fluent in Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence Experience with creating a project vision, execution, and overall quality Experience with planning and conducting user research and user testing sessions including...

Sr. UX Designer - Web and Mobile Platforms

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Working knowledge of the following technologies and software: Sketch, InVision, Figma, HTML, CSS (SCSS), iOS, Android, Design Systems, and Adobe Creative Suite....

Senior UX Researcher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including usability testing, in-depth interviews, surveys, and behavioral data analysis....

Senior User Experience (UX) Designer

  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Lead usability testing with customers, agents, and employees to validate designs. Develop and maintain email templates....

UI/UX Developer

  • Lisle, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

web design. * Familiarity with design systems and component libraries. * Understanding of user-centered design principles and usability best practices....

Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

With an unwavering commitment to user-centered design, your passion will translate into flawless execution, leveraging a deep understanding of design patterns to build trust and security within our...

Lead Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

With an unwavering commitment to user-centered design, your passion will translate into flawless execution, leveraging a deep understanding of design patterns to build trust and security within our...

UX Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

storyboarding/writing, data visualizations, animation, usability studies Financial services experience is nice to have, but not required HTML/CSS Knowledge Tasks and Responsibilities: Be a champion for user-centered...

Marketing & Web Designer

  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Figma, or Sketch. Experience with website design platforms such as Webflow, WordPress, or similar CMS....

SharePoint UI/UX Designer (AS30-18394286L837)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

. - Prototypes: Design user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma for AEM websites, emails, web banner ads, social media ads, and future digital touchpoints. - Design systems: Create...

Apparel Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Apparel Product Designer - NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton, OR. Partner with the Graphic Design, Color Design, Development, and Product Management teams, and bring to life the seasonal creative direction...

Lead, Digital Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

design principles to build simple, beautiful and seamless workflows- Developing design solutions using participatory and iterative techniques including user interviews, observation, usability testing...

Senior Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

testing Your weapons (wield them wisely): 5 or more years of design experience in an in-house product or design systems team, consultancy, or agency Work examples that demonstrate high-fidelity designs...

Remote Work

UX/UI Web Designer, Marketing

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Proficiency in Figma for wireframing and prototyping. Strong understanding of UX principles, accessibility standards, and user-centered design best practices....

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User Experience Designer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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User Experience Nanodegree Program
The UX Fundamentals & Design Research program teaches the core principles of human-centered design, including scoping a design problem, conducting in-depth interviews, creating quantitative...
Video Clip: What is User Experience?
Learn about User Experience with this clip from the UX/UI Boot Camp. Welcome to the Video Clip: What is User Experience? This course consists of a short, 3 minute video clip taken from UX/UI Boot...
Salesforce User Experience (UX) Designer 2025
Salesforce User Experience (UX) Designer Practice TestThe Salesforce User Experience (UX) Designer practice test is meticulously crafted to help aspiring designers sharpen their skills and prepare...

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Salary for User Experience Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.1%
Master's Degree
35.7%
Associate's Degree
6.0%
Doctorate Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.7%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%



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