UI/UX Designer

Lead UI/UX Designer
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Duration: 6 Months CTH

As a UI/UX/CX Lead, your main responsibilities will involve:

Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers
Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets for web and mobile applications.
Build page navigation buttons and search fields
Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables)
Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)
Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in web development OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in web development OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 6 or more years of experience in web development AND
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Knowledge of information technology operations

Preferred Qualifications:
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role
Portfolio of design projects
Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe.cc and InVision)
Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
Good time-management skills
DevOps activities (build, deploy and release management)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong presentation skills