UI/UX Designer 4
The UI/UX Designer 4 role involves developing user-centered digital solutions from concept through market launch, focusing on wireframing, prototyping, user research, interaction, and 3D design. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to balance user needs with business and technical constraints, ensuring design quality and consistency. This hybrid role is based in specific locations and emphasizes experience in industrial and enterprise digital solutions, with a mandatory portfolio submission.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer 4 (Contract) to lead user-centered digital solutions from concept to market. This role emphasizes UX research, interaction and 3D design, prototyping, and strong stakeholder collaboration for industrial and enterprise-focused products.
What You’ll Do
- Develop wireframes, interactive prototypes, personas, customer journey maps, and other UX deliverables.
- Conduct user research and translate findings into practical, measurable product decisions.
- Apply interaction design and 3D design principles to digital product experiences.
- Advocate for user needs while balancing business objectives and technical constraints.
- Work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define features and support product delivery.
- Present design concepts and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
- Maintain design quality, consistency, and alignment with established standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of UX experience with a degree, or 10+ years relevant UX experience without a degree.
- Strong skills in wireframing, prototyping, personas, user research, and journey mapping.
- Hands-on experience with interaction design and 3D design for digital interfaces.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; proven experience collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
- Portfolio link is required and must be included on your resume.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in battery/charge management, energy solutions, electric vehicles (EVs), or electric machines.
- Knowledge of mapping and 3D imaging techniques.
- Background designing for industrial, enterprise, or equipment-related digital solutions (preferred over consumer-only experience).
Candidate Requirements
- Must be local to one of: Broomfield, CO; Chicago, IL; or Peoria, IL. Candidates outside these locations will not be considered.
- Hybrid availability required — 2–3 days onsite per week. Fully remote candidates will not be considered.
- Include your location clearly on your resume.
- Portfolio link is mandatory and must be on the resume.
- Industrial/enterprise/equipment-focused UX experience is strongly preferred.
Role Details
- Pay Rate: $55/hr on W2
- Duration: 12–24 months (contract)
- Location: Chicago, IL (this posting) — candidate may also be local to Broomfield, CO or Peoria, IL per requirements above
- Work Model: Hybrid — 2–3 days onsite per week
- Interview Process: Two rounds of panel interviews via Microsoft Teams
- Employment Type: Contract (W2)
Why Apply
- Work on complex, industrial/enterprise-focused digital products that combine interaction and 3D design.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and influence product direction.
- Competitive hourly pay on W2 for experienced designers.
Notes & Compliance
- Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to fair hiring practices and compliance with applicable US hiring laws.
- Candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. Please include a portfolio link and your current location on your resume.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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