User Experience Designer Jobs in Illinois

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
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

The UX Designer is involved in discovery sessions low and high-fidelity wireframe design, and the creation of development assets interface specifications....

Sr UX Designer

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 3 hours ago

The Senior User Experience Designer uses both interaction design and research skills to design Graingers internal tools a suite of custom enterprise tools that allow our employees to drive exceptional...

Remote Work

Principal Product Designer - Platform

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

at Sprout Social, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Sprout Social is looking to hire a Principal Product Designer to the Product Design team. Why join Sprout's...

Digital Experience Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibility Design seamless digital marketing and commerce experiences for Docusign visitors and customers Contribute to our design vision across worldwide Docusign digital properties Deliver wireframes...

Sr Product Designer I, AIS - US Based Remote

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, InVision, etc.). Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies....

Remote Work

UX/Web Designer

  • Naperville, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Conduct in-depth user research and usability testing to inform visual design decisions and improve user interfaces based on user feedback....

Senior Product Designer

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

You'll have run multiple rounds of user interviews and user research to define key problems to solve....

Senior UI Designer

  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago

research and usability testing to inform design decisions Mentor junior designers and ensure adherence to UI design best practices Collaborate with developers to ensure design integrity throughout...

You are a user-centered design expert and will lead the creation of design strategy and vision, shaping big-picture workflow and product direction while also delivering high-quality visual and interaction...

UX Researcher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

A UXR needs to have strong foundation of overall user-centered design process along with excellent empathetic user research, data analysis and accessibility skills....

Principal UX Designer

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

and experiences to our team: Strong portfolio of cutting-edge design that proves not only solid design skills but forward-thinking solutions Passionate design thinker and craftsperson Well-versed in user-centered...

UX Product Designer (B2B)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

and prototypes that thoughtfully demonstrate useful, usable, and desirable design concepts and functionality.Apply user-centered design principles and practices to help create efficient and user-friendly...

Product Designer II

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

The Product Designer II participates in these areas of Product Design discipline: User research & testing Ideation & brainstorming Low-fi wireframing to dev ready prototypes Content strategy & information...

Principal UX Designer, Cab

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Forge Connections: Build strong relationships across all business units and disciplines, understanding their needs to create win-win solutions Champion the Customer: Leverage user research, insights...

Senior UX Designer - Web Experience

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: User Research: Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, usability testing, and data analysis to gain deep insights into user needs and behaviors.Generate syntheses that...

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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 Illinois

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Highest Education Level

User Experience Designers in Illinois 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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