UX / Interaction Designer V (W2 Only)

Job Title: UX / Interaction Designer V (W2 Only)

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Type: Onsite

Duration: 06 Months of contract

LinkedIn Profile: Required for Submission

NOTE: NO H1B // Local Candidates with DL

Primary Skills: UX Design : Interaction Design : Lead UX Designer : Design Strategy : User-Centered Design : Visual Design : Typography : Color Theory : Omnichannel Experience : Web Design : Mobile Design : Design Systems : Prototyping : Figma : Adobe Creative Cloud : WCAG Accessibility : Inclusive Design : UI Trends : Cross-Functional Collaboration : Stakeholder Management : Airline Industry

Position Summary

Client is seeking a UX/Interaction Designer V for a client in Chicago, IL. This Lead Designer - UX role is responsible for driving design excellence and strategic vision, leading cross-functional initiatives, and mentoring design talent. The position sets design direction, manages complex experience design efforts, and fosters a culture of design excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Define and communicate design vision and strategy for large, multi-platform initiatives, aligning user needs with business objectives

Mentor and develop design talent by providing coaching, feedback, and career guidance while maintaining high design standards

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and leadership teams to advocate user-centered decision-making and manage competing priorities

Lead complex experience design initiatives, ensuring consistency across omnichannel user journeys, devices, platforms, and touchpoints

Establish and maintain design standards, principles, patterns, and quality guidelines for scalable and maintainable solutions

Oversee high-fidelity prototyping efforts and partner with research teams to integrate user insights

Contribute to the evolution and governance of the design system, including pattern development

Required Skills (Must Have)

10+ years of experience with mandatory lead-level design experience

Airline industry experience

Subject matter expertise in design principles, visual systems, and best practices, including advanced layout, typography, and color theory

Deep knowledge of emerging UI trends, tools, and technologies with the ability to evaluate and implement new approaches

Extensive experience designing for web, mobile, and emerging platforms

Primary Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree in Design, HCI, or a related field preferred

6-10 years of UX/UI design experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead role

Proven experience leading and mentoring design teams

Portfolio demonstrating strategic contributions and impact on complex design projects

Strong communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders

Advanced proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud

Expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices

Demonstrated success collaborating with product, research, and engineering teams

Experience with design strategy, planning, and resource management

Ability to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business priorities

Strong leadership presence, conflict-resolution skills, and ability to manage multiple complex projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in large-scale or highly complex product environments

Strong visual design expertise, including typography, layout, and color systems

Experience with user research and usability testing methodologies

Familiarity with front-end technologies across major platforms

Warm regards,

Vishal (Victor) Verma | Assistant Manager

NS IT Solutions