Job Title: Senior UI/UX Designer Work Locations: Chicago, IL 60661 / Peoria, IL 61629 / Broomfield, CO 80021 Work Model: Hybrid Note: The role will require more frequent onsite presence in Peoria, IL . Work Auth: All Vis…
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UI/UX Designer jobs in Chicago, IL
Designs digital interfaces and the experiences behind them, turning user research into wireframes, prototypes, and finished screens that are clear, consistent, and easy to navigate.
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Job Title: UI/UX Designer 4 Location: Chicago, IL / Peoria, IL / Denver, CO Remote/Hybrid Let's create our future together at The AES Group! About The AES Group The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consu…
we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role/Department: Senior Motion Designer/ Digital MarketingWe're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to join our Creative…
you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating str…
$97.6k - $146.4k
complex problems. Our multidisciplinary teams of strategists, designers, and technologists excel in research and discovery, experience... ...move seamlessly between identity systems, digital platforms, and UX/UI design c…
team and clients. Your solutions will be holistic, scalable, and designed with repeatable patterns for maximum productivity. You will... ...JavaScript, Flow Designer, IntegrationHub, REST/SOAP APIs, Workspace and UI Buil…
Senior Brand ManagerJob DescriptionJoin the team behind iconic brands like Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, Depend, and Kimberly-Clark Professional At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, g…
& SummaryThe OpportunityAs an Experience Designer (Visual and Product) - Manager in Commercial... ...proficiency in user experience ( UX) design research- Utilizing human-centered... ...experience (CX)- Developing user i…
$85k - $125k
maintaining the flexibility for meaningful work-life balance. Being a UX Researcher at iManage Means… At iManage, we build software... ...insights that inform product decisions, improve interaction design, and support tr…
Senior Designer // UI/ Visual Design (Contract) This role is for our contract pool. We qualify freelance designers and find the right projects for their skills. At Grand Studio, our teams collaborate to explore digital p…
We are seeking an experienced UX Designer to create intuitive, engaging, and accessible digital experiences across web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will combine strong UX and visual design skills with an…
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-focused trading platform in the world. What you'll do: NinjaTrader's growing Design organization is seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and creative Staff UX Product Designer. Your passion for simplicity and innovat…
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What ui/ux designers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$41 | $65k–$86k |
| Mid level | $44–$60 | $92k–$124k |
| Senior | $60–$80 | $124k–$167k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
FigmaWireframing and prototypingUser researchInteraction designDesign systemsUsability testingAccessibility (WCAG)Cross-functional collaboration
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a recent project in your portfolio.
Structure it as problem, constraints, process, and outcome. Spend more time on decisions and trade-offs than on the final screens.
How do you handle disagreement with a product manager about a design decision?
Show that you anchor debates in user evidence and business goals rather than taste. A short story about a productive compromise works well.
How do you approach a redesign when there is no existing research?
Describe lightweight ways to gather signal fast: analytics review, support tickets, a handful of user interviews, and heuristic evaluation.
How do you decide when a design is ready to ship?
Talk about testable success criteria, usability testing, and shipping iteratively. Perfection is not the bar; learning is.
Tell me about a time usability testing changed your design.
Pick a concrete example where you were surprised by users. It signals humility and a genuine research practice.
How do you work with engineers to make sure designs are built as intended?
Mention early involvement, clear specs, design tokens or a shared system, and reviewing builds before release.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For ui/ux designers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with a portfolio link near your name; most hiring managers open it before reading further.
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Describe outcomes for each project, such as task completion or conversion changes, not just the tools you used.
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Name the parts of the process you personally owned, since team projects can hide your contribution.
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List your research methods explicitly, from interviews to usability tests, so the role reads as UX and not only UI.
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Mention design system work and accessibility practice; both are common screening criteria.
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Where this role goes
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