UX Designer - Senior

  • Aquent Talent
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time

We are seeking a senior level UX Designer for at least 9-12 months. We need a full stack product designer that can conduct product discovery activities, prototyping, and usability testing. Experience working with design systems, artificial intelligence, and data visualization is required. This designer will be expected to support 1-2 teams through product discovery, design, and implementation.

About the project(s):

We are building insight engines which will provide the end users with the requisite analytics to perform their jobs better. This could be providing data on total loss to a claims associate or infusing a sales coach into the system that we quote new offers to customers. We would like this role to assist in designing the front-end of our products to be user friendly, intuitive and visually appealing. They will need to be capable of working with Figma and design systems.

The ideal candidate can execute the following

  • Design Systems & Consistency Creating reusable UI components that align with broader product design standards.
  • User-Centered Design Ability to translate complex model outputs into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.
  • Interaction Design Designing workflows and interactions that allow users to explore, filter, and understand model insights.
  • Prototype Design: The role will require the designer to create functional prototypes for testing and build specifications complete with visual design.
  • User research: while generative research is generally supported by our in-house team, this designer must be able to conduct evaluative research with a focus on usability testing.
  • Collaboration with Technical Teams Experience working with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to iterate on functionality and performance. Expertise in design thinking and/or workshop facilitation is a plus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Designs highly complex products independently, manages related costs and methods.
  • Impacts teams and department and aspects of functional and business results.
  • Expert in UX best practices and trends; CX standards, and business goals.
  • Able to use knowledge of UX methods to influence how multi-disciplinary teams deliver outcomes.
  • Leads UX strategy within program area or across multiple products.
  • Partners with business stakeholders to help understand upcoming design needs and operating strategies.
  • Determines and coordinates work priorities and timelines for work across program areas; communicates delivery dates.
  • Fosters an environment of continuous learning and growth, where others learn from experiences and setbacks and proactively seeks ways to become more effective. Anticipates operational issues and develops preventative measures.
  • Forms strong relationships across the enterprise and leverages key influencers to impact decisions within and outside their immediate organizational structure (organizational savvy).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
  • 5 or more years of experience (Preferred)
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:
  • Portfolio of experience that demonstrates deep expertise in data visualization
  • Experience with complex transactional business models
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
  • Expert in design thinking, digital product development, and rapid prototyping.
  • Expert in design programs such as Figma, Mural, and MS office suite
  • Solid knowledge of HTML and CSS.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $80.46 to $89.40 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the worlds biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits !

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Were about creating an inclusive environmentone where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Are you ready to join a respected insurance company with a long-standing reputation for excellence? Our client is a leader in the insurance industry, providing a range of coverage options to protect individuals and families. With a focus on customer satisfaction and innovative solutions, our client is dedicated to helping people live confidently. Join us in our mission to safeguard what matters most.

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Job ID: 475207832
Originally Posted on: 4/30/2025

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