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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Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago

design, visual design and design thinking, with experience in prototyping and user research Experience with design and prototyping tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud Portfolio of work inspired...

UX Researcher (Chicago Hybrid)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Each of these core capabilities contributes within a user-centered design process to leverage our advanced wireless communications, cloud & mobile applications, video, analytics, and artificial intelligence...

AI Learning Experience Designer

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

Description: Job Summary: The AI Learning Experience Designer is a new role that combines instructional design knowledge with merging AI capabilities in learning design, development and delivery....

Remote Work

UX Designer - 380641

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

Design disciplines....

UX Designer

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

Testing and Iteration: Implement usability tests to gather analytics and feedback, allowing us to iterate on designs....

Associate Product Designer, Connected Products

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

Solid understanding of user-centered design (UCD) principles and a willingness to grow in designing for digital interfaces and physical products....

UX Designer

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

Design disciplines....

User Experience Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

testing, and other customer research to gain qualitative & quantitative data insights Translate insights and research into visualized user journeys across multiple touchpoints and synthesize those...

Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

Conduct user research & validation: Collaborate with our UX research team, engage in user interviews, usability testing, and data-driven validation to inform and iterate on your designs....

Senior Product Designer - Mobile

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

for this role include: 5+ years of experience designing and shipping products and features from inception to launch with a significant focus on mobile design A honed set of full stack craft skills (UX...

Global Portal Experience Designer - United States

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Proficiency with design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) and experience with content management systems and/or digital sandbox platforms....

D365 User Experience Consultant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Job Location : Atlanta, GA / Chicago, IL Job Description User-Centered Design & ResearchConduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to understand user needs across B2B and B2C personas....

Senior Product Designer (UI Design)

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Experience using data analytics and user research to identify design opportunities that solve user and business problems. Advanced understanding of usability and user-centered design principles....

AI Interaction Designer / AI Experience Architect

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Job Description This role is based in Chicago, IL. We are seeking an experienced AI Interaction Designer/AI Experience Architect to join our team. In this role you will be instrumental in...

AI Interaction Designer / AI Experience Architect

  • Chicago, IL (1 mile from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (1 mile from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago

experiences Collaborative team player who can work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Passion for emerging AI technologies and their practical applications User-centered design...

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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...
Cert Prep: Salesforce User Experience Designer
Prepare for the Salesforce UX Designer exam with study scenarios, flashcards, and modules. Sharpen your design skills to pass the certification. This module includes the following lessons: Get...

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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
47.0%
Master's Degree
36.0%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%



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