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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Looking for a web designer for a EPK for a new show!

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago

un Looking for a web designer for a EPK for a new show! (Beverly Hills) compensation: negotiable Looking for a web designer familar with WIX, Bandzoogle for a new show. Easy gig! We have all the...

Sr Ui Designer

  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 hours ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** + A minimum of 5 years of UI Designer experience applying user-centered design techniques and methodologies. + A bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction...

Senior UX/UI Designer (Design Systems)

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

Advocates for user-centered design practices, integrating research, user testing and feedback into design system improvements....

GenAI Principal Product Designer , Yahoo Finance

  • Champaign, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 2 days ago

Ability to lead user experience design, including usability principles, user research methodology, testing techniques (A/B, Multi-Variant), design theory, and interaction design....

Digital Designer

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 2 days ago

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING! Title: Digital Designer Location : Bolingbrook, IL (Hybrid schedule) Duration: 3 month FMLA coverage Rate: up to $46/HR GENERAL SUMMARY The...

Digital Designer - Figma

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 2 days ago

Digital Designer - Figma GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE The Digital Designer will be responsible for designing emails and mobile marketing assets....

Senior User Experience Designer

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

on user-research and product strategy....

AI-Focused Design Researcher (Chicago Hybrid)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Minimum 1 Year proven experience in user research and design AI Literacy : A strong understanding of core Artificial Intelligence concepts, including Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing...

UX Designer, Cloud Professional Services

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of interaction design experience in product design or UX design. 3 years of experience with rapid prototyping. 2...

SR Ux/Ui Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

. - Proficiency with Figma and rapid prototyping....

UX UI Designer Sr

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong understanding of user-centered design and research principles, and best practices....

Remote Work

User Experience Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Experience with most aspects of a user-centered design process, including user research, developing user flows, creating wireframes, and creating content specifications....

Senior UX/UI Designer (AI)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Collaborates with customers, engineers, and product management to determine design requirements, create mockups, user workflows, conduct user research, and provide feedback....

Senior UX/UI Designer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Collaborates with customers, engineers, and product management to determine design requirements, create mockups, user workflows, conduct user research, and provide feedback....

Sr. UX Researcher

  • Moline, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Moline, IL
  • 4 days ago

Performs usability/heuristic evaluations and validations across the product or solution life-cycle....

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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
47.0%
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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