User Experience Designer Jobs in Elmhurst, 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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UX Designer

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

A bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years UX design experience for digital products or services. A portfolio of professional UX design work for both web and mobile platforms....

WEB DESIGNERS/SEO EXPERTS NEEDED (freelance/uncapped commission)

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago

un WEB DESIGNERS/SEO EXPERTS NEEDED (freelance/uncapped commission) compensation: Commissioned Description: We're looking for people who can build niche or local websites and want to earn uncapped...

Specialist UX/UI Designer

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Design principles and deliverables, including human-centered approaches, generative user research methods, user personas, service blueprints, information architecture, wireframes and knowledge of product...

Sr. Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

design (strategic architecture of UX) 2. 2-3 + Years of Wealth Management 3....

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Senior UX Designer

  • Batavia, IL (20 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (20 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 3 days ago

responsive and atomic design to create scalable interfaces Adopt user experience best practices to create modern and familiar interaction design Have an iterative mindset and be open to feedback Present...

Product Designer, Salesforce nCino

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 4 days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Lead UX Researcher

  • Highland Park, IL (21 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (21 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Grainger Management LLC is seeking a Lead UX Researcher in Lake Forest, IL to utilize design thinking & design research methodologies to plan & conduct exploratory, generative & evaluative user research...

UX Designer III

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs. Apply a deep understanding of user research methodologies to guide design decisions....

UX Designer

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Partnering with the IT UX Design Ops team to leverage and contribute to our John Deere's Design System....

Experience Designer Senior Associate

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 6 days ago

As a Senior User Experience Designer in the Design Strategy and Operations team, you will be at the forefront of crafting exceptional experiences for our customers....

Senior Product Designer

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 7 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...

Sr. UX/UI Designer

  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Skills and Requirements Lead and manage all UX design work within the assigned portfolio. Conduct user research, lead workshops, and facilitate whiteboarding sessions....

Sr. UX Designer - Subscriptions, Prototyping

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 9 days ago

design experience with demonstrated impact on growth metrics - Strong portfolio showcasing subscription/conversion optimization work - Experience designing for mobile web and responsive experiences...

Senior Digital Designer & Content Writer - Financial Communications

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the worlds largest integrated communications company. We specialize in financial markets and...

Web Interface Developer

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 10 days ago

web interface developer Job Poster : Jobs Skills:web, html | Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Of America Views:2 Suitable applicants should be able to show examples of user interface...

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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 Elmhurst, IL

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in Elmhurst, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.0%
Master's Degree
35.9%
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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